Theology test 2

Question 1

Where do the Israelites arrive after the trials in the desert? What is the significance of this location?

Answer 1

Mount sinai. The holy mountain and where God called Moses by name

Question 2

What is the promise that God makes to the Israelites? (Ex 19:5) What is the purpose of this promise?

Answer 2

If you keep my covenant I will be your God and you will be my people. The purpose is to bring them closer to God

Question 3

What kind of nation does God want Israel to come?

Answer 3

A nation of priests/ a holy nation

Question 4

What are the 3 parties involved in the Mosaic covenant?

Answer 4

God, Moses, and nation

Question 5

What is the symbol of this Covenant?

Answer 5

10 commandments

Question 6

What are the types or categories of commandments?

Answer 6

First 3 are for your loving your God and the last 7 are for loving your neighbor

Question 7

Why don’t we include the detail about “graven images” in the first commandment?

Answer 7

Because of what we know about idols and some graven images are good

Question 8

Why is the commandment against coveting your neighbors spouse and goods divided into 2 commandments?

Answer 8

People are not objects

Question 9

Why does God say that he is a jealous God?

Answer 9

He wants us to follow and trust him and nobody else

Question 10

What does it mean to say that “ I will visit inequity to the 3rd and 4th generation of those who hate me but mercy to the thousands to those who love me?

Answer 10

God’s mercy is greater than his punishment

Question 11

Why does God test the Israelites?

Answer 11

Giving them the opportunity to trust God

Question 12

What are the 3 types of law?

Answer 12

Moral law, ceremonial law, and judicial law.

Question 13

Moral law

Answer 13

Standard of behaviour

Question 14

Ceremonial law

Answer 14

law for sacrifice

Question 15

Judicial

Answer 15

governs disputes between Israelites and handles punishment for sin

Question 16

How has the covenant with Moses changed since the covenant with Abraham?

Answer 16

Moses is not with one person or bloodline but with the whole nation

Question 17

what does the word tabernacle mean and what does this tell us about God?

Answer 17

It means Dwelling place. It tells us that God wants to dwell with his people

Question 18

Entrance gate

Answer 18

Symbolizes getting closer to God

Question 19

courtyard

Answer 19

any Israelite could enter the courtyard

Question 20

grill

Answer 20

reminds Israel that sin causes death and requires attonment

Question 21

Bronze Laver

Answer 21

basin used to wash hands and feet- symbolizes spiritual cleanness

Question 22

Sanctuary

Answer 22

Only levi priests could enter the tent to fully worship God

Question 23

Menora

Answer 23

Golden candle that must always be lit and it symbolizes God’s presence

Question 24

Table and Bread of the Presence

Answer 24

Bread symbolizes manna and it reminds Israel God will always provide

Question 25

Incense Alter

Answer 25

symbolizes prayers rising to heaven

Question 26

Veil

Answer 26

Heavy curtain that divides the sanctuary and it symbolizes the separation from God caused by sin

Question 27

Holy of Holies

Answer 27

Inner most chamber of the tabernacle and only the high priest can enter

Question 28

Ark of the Covenant

Answer 28

Moses's staff, Jar of manna, book of the covenant, and commandment tablets

Question 29

Mercy seat

Answer 29

The throne of God and from here God speaks to Israel

Question 30

What do the Israelites do to sin against God and what kind of sin is it?

Answer 30

The Israelites make a golden calf and worship it. It is the sin of Idolatry

Question 31

What claim do the Israelites make about the idol?

Answer 31

It is their god that got them out of Egypt

Question 32

How is the sin of the golden calf like the original sin committed by Adam and Eve ?

Answer 32

They both broke their marriage covenant

Question 33

How do we interpret the euphemism found in Ex 32:6 "rose up to play"?

Answer 33

the Israelites were doing sexual activity to the golden calf

Question 34

How does God test Moses and what solution does he offer?

Answer 34

God tests Moses by saying he will destroy Israel and make him a leader of a new nation

Question 35

How does Moses respond to this test?

Answer 35

Moses says No and brings up the promise to Abraham

Question 36

What is the first thing that Moses does when he walks down the mountain and witness the sin of the Israelites? What does this represent?

Answer 36

Smashes the stone tablets and it represents the breaking of the covenant

Question 37

What does Moses do with the idol and what does this represent?

Answer 37

They burn it, mix it with water, and drink it. This represents the bitterness of sin

Question 38

How does priesthood change and why?

Answer 38

belonged to the leader of the house but now the levites because they were the first to repent

Question 39

How do the Israelites respond to Moses' question: "Who is on the Lord's side?"

Answer 39

1/3 does not repent. Levites repented first

Question 40

What are the Levites instructed to do?

Answer 40

fight and kill the 1/3 that did not repent

Question 41

What is the curse for breaking the covenant?

Answer 41

Israelites must wander the desert for 40 years

Question 42

What is the blessing?

Answer 42

Israelites are still God's chosen people

Question 43

What do the new stone tablets represent?

Answer 43

God gave Moses a new covenant

Question 44

What do the violent stories in the Old Testament symbolize?

Answer 44

Our fight against sin

Question 45

Through what event in scripture are we meant to interpret the whole of the Bible?

Answer 45

Must be understood that Jesus will die on the cross to save us from sin

Question 46

How does Moses disobey God when Israel complains about not having water?

Answer 46

Moses strikes the rock with his staff

Question 47

What sin does Moses commit and what is the consequence of this sin?

Answer 47

Moses does not trust God and he commits the sin of pride the consequence of this sin is that he cannot enter the promise land

Question 48

Who replaced Moses as leader and why is he so special?

Answer 48

Joshua. He is the only one besides Moses that did not worship the golden calf

Question 49

Name and explain the 3 temptations of Christ

Answer 49

1. devil wants Jesus to turn stone into bread for food 2. devil wants Jesus to jump off the temple tower to prove he is God 3. devil wants Jesus to worship him in exchange for all the worldly kingdoms

Question 50

What are the 3 pillars of lent?

Answer 50

Prayer, fasting, and alms giving

Question 51

What do the ashes on ash Wednesday represent?

Answer 51

Death

Question 52

What does the number 40 represent?

Answer 52

preparation and penance