RS Flashcards
(15 cards)
what was the name of the mountain where Moses received the 10 commandments?
mount sinai
when did the Israelites reach this mountain?
about 3 months after leaving Egypt
where did the Israelites camp?
at the foot of the mountain
why did Moses go up the mountain alone?
to pray to god
in what form did Moses receive the 10 commandments?
on tablets of stone
what are the first four commandments about?
they are instructions about how people should relate to god
list the first four commandments
- do not worship any other gods
- do not worship ant idols
- do not misuse the name of god
- remember the sabbath and keep it holy
what are the last six commandments about?
the last 6 commandments are about how people should treat each other
what are commandments 5-10?
- honour your father and your mother
- do not murder
- do not commit adultery
- do not steal
- do not tell lies
- do not covet
why were the Israelites happy to see Moses come down from the mountain?
he had been away for 40 days, and they did not know what had become of him.
what happened when Moses was away?
the Israelites persuaded Aaron to make a golden calf.
why did the Israelites persuade Aaron to do this?
the people had grown afraid and had persuaded Aaron to make an idol for them to worship.
how did Aaron feel about this?
Aaron knew it was wrong, but he wanted to please the people.
