Genesis-Deuteronomy: Events/Commands Flashcards
What was Joseph’s Desire for Burial?
Dying, he made his brothers swear to carry his bones into the Land of Canaan. Promise observed during the Exodus when his bones were carried and buried in the land of inheritance from God.
What are the Ten Plagues (in order)?
The plague of blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and death of the first born
Israel complained about _____ in the wilderness. In response God miraculously gave them this. It’s described as a small round seed. It came every morning except the Sabbath, and would rot if not eaten before the next day. The day before the Sabbath a double portion would fall and that could be kept an extra day without rotting to supply the needs of the Sabbath.
The Account of Manna
Abraham averted the vengeance against the _____ cities with a plea, if at first fifty, then forty-five, forty, thirty, twenty, and finally ten righteous souls were found. Only three were found righteous, leading to the fiery annihilation of the cities
Abraham’s Prayer for Sodom
What were the Cities of Refuge?
Six cities set apart by God for men who unintentionally killed another person. Within the walls of these cities, men could live free from fear of vengeance as long as they were not proven guilty of intentionally killing someone. These men were to be allowed to return home in peace after the death of the high priest.
The third of the great annual festivals of the Jews. It is also called the “___ _ _____.” It was celebrated immediately after the harvest. During that period the people left their homes and lived in booths formed of the branches of trees. This feast was a memorial of the wilderness wanderings, when the people dwelt in booths, and to be a harvest thanksgiving.
The Feast of Tabernacles
The first Israelite’s camp after the Red Sea. The ____ was bitter so Israel couldn’t drink it. They grumbled against Moses, so he threw a piece of wood into the ____ making it sweet.
The Waters of Marah
How many Great Feasts were there?
Three– Passover, Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), Feast of Tabernacles
How did the Birth of Isaac happen?
Despite the promise, Sarai persuaded Abram to have a son with Hagar. It was then announced the heir would be Sarai’s son named Isaac. Sarah laughs and then denies it. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham, and Sarai to Sarah, and the rite of circumcision was instituted as a sign of the covenant. At the age of one hundred Abraham bore a son through Sarah.
The Feast of Ingathering
The Feast of Tabernacles
How was Joseph Sold into Slavery?
Sent by his father to visit his brothers, who were tending the flocks in Dothan. Brothers sought to kill him, but refrained after Reuben persuaded them to cast Joseph into a dry pit, hoping to return him to Jacob. Sold for 20 shekels of silver to Ishmaelites who headed to Egypt. In Egypt, sold to Potipher, one of Pharaoh’s officials.
Also called “__ __ _ __ ___ ___.” The purpose of this feast was to commemorate the completion of the grain harvest. Its distinguishing feature was the offering of “two leavened loaves” made from the new grain of the completed harvest, which, with two lambs, were waved before the Lord as a thank offering.
The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)
Why did Joshua Succeed Moses?
He was Moses’ aide and accompanied him partway to Mount Sinai to receive the two tablets and one of the twelve who were sent to explore the land of Canaan. Moses begs God to appoint someone and God chooses Joshua. Moses, before his death, publicly appointed Joshua with authority over the people as his successor.
What happened with Abram in Egypt and Sarai with Pharaoh?
Driven by famine to Egypt, Abraham goes to Pharaoh. Presented Sarai as his sister out of fear, so Sarai was taken into the royal harem. The deception was discovered, and Pharaoh ordered Abram to leave the country but gave him royal possessions on departure.
From Sinai, in the tent of meeting, Moses came down _____ like the glory of God from meeting face to face with God. The Israelites shrunk in fear causing Moses to cover his ____ with a veil.
Moses’ Radiant Face
What was the Account of the Golden Calf?
This was a molten image of a calf, a symbol taken from a custom the Egyptians had. It was formed in Mt. Sinai while Moses was gone for forty days talking with God. Destroyed by Moses into a powder and drank by the Isrealites.
What happened while Crossing the Red Sea?
Israelites escape from the Red Sea from Pharaoh’s army. Moses stretched out his hand and the Red Sea divided. Israelites crossed at night and Pharaoh’s army followed. Before sunrise, the army was thrown into confusion and Moses stretched out his hand again and the sea collapsed, destroying the Egyptians, who were the most powerful army in the world to date!
Dying, he made his brothers swear to carry his bones into the Land of Canaan. Promise observed during the Exodus when his bones were carried and buried in the land of inheritance from God.
Joseph’s Desire for Burial
Despite the promise, Sarai persuaded Abram to have a son with Hagar. It was then announced the heir would be Sarai’s son named ____. Sarah laughs and then denies it. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham, and Sarai to Sarah, and the rite of circumcision was instituted as a sign of the covenant. At the age of one hundred Abraham bore a son through Sarah.
The Birth of Isaac
What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
The third of the great annual festivals of the Jews. It is also called the “feast of ingathering.” It was celebrated immediately after the harvest. During that period the people left their homes and lived in booths formed of the branches of trees. This feast was a memorial of the wilderness wanderings, when the people dwelt in booths, and to be a harvest thanksgiving.
This was a molten image of a ___, a symbol taken from a custom the Egyptians had. It was formed in Mt. Sinai while Moses was gone for forty days talking with God. Destroyed by Moses into a powder and drank by the Isrealites.
The Account of the Golden Calf
Why was Moses’ Face Radiant?
From Sinai, in the tent of meeting, Moses came down radiant like the glory of God from meeting face to face with God. The Israelites shrunk in fear causing Moses to cover his face with a veil.
