47 Questions
According to the passage, what did Israel learn about God through the Exodus?
All of the above
What is the basis for God's claim to sovereignty according to the passage?
His power as Creator
How does the passage describe God's sovereignty being expressed?
Both a and b
What did Israel learn about God through the return from exile?
All of the above
How does the passage describe God's sovereignty being exercised through his word?
Both a and c
What is the significance of God's name 'YHWH' according to the passage?
All of the above
What was the primary reason for God bringing back his people from exile according to the text?
To protect His reputation
In what way did Israel profane God's name among other nations?
By worshipping other gods
How is YHWH's sovereignty described in the text?
It is acknowledged universally
What is the responsibility of a witness according to the text?
To tell what they know about God
How did God intend for His name to be proclaimed in all the earth according to the text?
Through exposure to His judgment and power
What was the purpose of raising up Pharaoh, as mentioned in the text?
To reveal God's power and uniqueness
What was God's primary purpose in his mission, according to the passage?
To be known to all nations for who and what he truly is
What did the passage say that Israel learned about YHWH through God's grace and Egypt through exposure of God's judgment?
YHWH can use any nation as his agent of judgment
What will gods and all the nations come to know through the ultimate exposure to the judgment of God, according to the passage?
His holiness, greatness, and glory
What did the passage say about YHWH's relationship with Israel, even under judgment?
Israel remains God's people for God's mission
What does the passage say monotheism means in the faith of Israel?
YHWH is the only true God
According to the passage, what did the Egyptians learn through God's judgment?
That YHWH is the one true God who deserves glory and honor
Match the following statements with their correct explanation:
YHWH's sovereignty extends over all creation. = Described in Jer. 10:10-12 and Is. 45:11-13 God's sovereignty is exercised through military victory, but ultimately through his word. = Explained in the passage God's people, even under judgment, remain God's people for God's mission. = This is the reason why it is necessary to understand the God we serve Israel profaned God's name among other nations. = Reason for Israel being exiled as mentioned in Ezek. 26:22-23
Match the following phrases with their correct meaning:
The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord = Purpose of exposing Egypt and Pharaoh to God's judgment God's mission was for Him to be known to all nations for who and what he truly is. = Core purpose of God's liberation of enslaved people To have YHWH as their covenant partner did not mean he was their national god who could be always counted on to be on their side. = Lesson Israel learned about their relationship with YHWH YHWH can use any nation as his agent of judgment. = Described in Jer. 17:4-6
Match the following outcomes with their descriptions:
Holiness, greatness, glory = What gods and all nations come to know through the ultimate exposure to the judgment of God Monotheism in the faith of Israel = Meaning attributed to the exposure to God's judgment in the passage His power and name being proclaimed in all the earth = Purpose of raising up Pharaoh as stated in Ex. 9:16 The reputation of His name motivated God to bring his people back from exile. = Reason for bringing back the exiled people
Match the following characteristics of YHWH as learned by Israel through the Exodus:
Incomparable = Read Exodus 12:12; 15:11 Sovereign = God's claim to be sovereignty is grounded in his power as Creator Loving = God saving and caring for Israel was simply an act of his character Unique = 1 Samuel 2:2; Joel 2:27; Is. 45:5
Match the actions God promised to do for Israel through the exodus with their descriptions:
To liberate them from the Egyptian yoke = One of God's promises through the exodus To enter into a mutual covenant relationship with them = One of God's promises through the exodus To bring them into the land promised to their forefathers = One of God's promises through the exodus
Match the following statements about God's sovereignty with their descriptions:
God exercises his kingship on behalf of the weak and oppressed = Expression of God's sovereignty God is sovereign over history = Described in Is. 41:22-23; 46:9-10 God's sovereignty is grounded in his power as Creator = Basis for God's claim to sovereignty God loves to love and to love the needy and the alien = Expression of God's sovereignty
Match the descriptions of what Israel learned about YHWH through the return from exile with their meanings:
YHWH is sovereign over history = Lesson learned about YHWH through return from exile YHWH is incomparable = Lesson learned about YHWH through return from exile YHWH is unique = Lesson learned about YHWH through return from exile YHWH exercises his kingship on behalf of the weak and oppressed = Lesson learned about YHWH through return from exile
Match the following descriptions of God's mission statement with their meanings:
I AM the LORD = God's mission statement in relation to the narrative YHWH wills to be known = Part of God's mission statement in relation to the narrative God promises three things for Israel through the exodus = Part of God's mission statement in relation to the narrative God loves to love and to love the needy and the alien = Part of God's mission statement in relation to the narrative
Match the descriptions of how God made himself known with their meanings:
Read Exodus 6:6-8 states God’s mission statement in relation to this whole narrative---“I AM the LORD. = Way in which God made himself known God promises three things for Israel through the exodus = Way in which God made himself known YHWH wills to be known. = Way in which God made himself known Through this question we may come to an understanding of monotheism that is more in line with Israel’s own dynamic faith. = Way in which God made himself known
Through this question we may come to an understanding of monotheism that is more in line with Israel’s own dynamic faith. What does monotheism mean in the faith of __________?
Israel
YHWH wills to be known. Reading Exodus 6:6-8 states God’s mission statement in relation to this whole narrative---“I AM the ________.”
LORD
YHWH is incomparable. Read Exodus 12:12; 15:11. YHWH is ________.
sovereign
God loves to love and to love the needy and the alien. YHWH is unique. 1 Samuel 2:2; Joel 2:27; Is. ________.
45:5
What did Israel learn about their God through the return from exile? YHWH is sovereign over ________.
history
God not only controls the affairs over Israel, he also controls the affairs over all ______.
nations
God's sovereignty up to this point has been exercised through ______ victory, but it was his word that counted.
military
Through God's great acts for Israel, the name of the true living God will be ______ known.
universally
The primary responsibility of a ______ is to tell what they know.
witness
Israel learned that to have YHWH as their covenant partner did not mean that he was their ______ god who could be always counted on to be on their side.
national
Israel was exiled because they honored the name of God among the other nations.
False
YHWH exercises sovereignty primarily through military victory rather than through his word.
False
God can only use Israel as his agent of judgment according to the passage.
False
YHWH's judgment is not considered righteous or justified according to Ezekiel 14:23.
False
Even under judgment, God's people cease to be part of God's mission.
False
The Exodus event revealed to Israel that YHWH is the one true God with no rivals or equals.
True
YHWH's sovereignty is limited only to the nation of Israel, according to the text.
False
YHWH's desire to liberate Israel from Egyptian oppression was motivated by his love for the needy and aliens.
True
$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{6}$
True
The text suggests that YHWH's sovereignty is primarily expressed through military victories.
False
Quiz questions from chapter 3 for the course "Biblical Theology of Missions." Course book is The Mission of God.
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