Exodus Chapter 7 Flashcards

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What are the Israelites doing as the Book of Exodus begins?

Settled the land of Goshen, prospering.

What does the Book of Exodus mean when it states, 'Now there arose a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph'?

There was a new pharaoh and he didn't know Joseph's power.

How does the new Pharaoh stir up public sentiment against the Israelites?

He presents them as foreigners and invaders.

What is the first stage of Pharaoh's plan to keep the Israelites under control?

The plan was slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second stage, and why does this evil proposition make sense?

God would kill every Hebrew baby to prevent rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Moses' name mean?

Drawn out of the Water. Signup and view all the answers

What are some details by which the Egyptians unwittingly contribute to their own defeat?

Moses is raised by the Pharaoh's daughter and taught by his real mother. Signup and view all the answers

What event pushes Moses to claim his Hebrew ancestry?

Seeing an Egyptian master beating a Hebrew slave. Signup and view all the answers

What causes Moses to flee Egypt?

Moses broke up a fight between two Hebrews and they recognized him as the killer. Signup and view all the answers

While in the land of Midian, Moses marries _ the daughter of a priest named _.

Zipporah, Jethro. Signup and view all the answers

How old is Moses when he meets God on the mountain for the first time?

80 years old. Signup and view all the answers

How does God identify himself to Moses in the Burning Bush?

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Signup and view all the answers

If God had only identified himself as the God of Abraham and Isaac, who else could claim him as their God?

Edomites descendants from Esau. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cryptic phrase that contains the Name of God?

I AM WHO I AM. Signup and view all the answers

Why does God often choose those who are weak and with no apparent skills or abilities to do his work?

No one is useless, he can use everyone. Signup and view all the answers

How does God plan to use Israel as a priestly nation?

As a model for righteousness and wisdom. Signup and view all the answers

What is Moses' first demand to Pharaoh?

Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pharaoh's attitude toward God when he says 'Who is the Lord, that I should heed his voice and let Israel go?'

Boastful and submissive. Signup and view all the answers

How does Pharaoh respond to Moses' first demand?

He makes the Hebrew slaves work harder. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pharaoh unimpressed with Moses' staff turning into a snake and other miracles?

His court magicians could do something similar. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Moses insist to Pharaoh that the sacrifices cannot take place within the land of Egypt?

Egyptians worshipped the animals, they were like the gods. Signup and view all the answers

How are the plagues themselves God's judgments upon the gods of Egypt?

The plagues show his power. Signup and view all the answers

What does God say about the king of Egypt's willingness?

The king will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand. Signup and view all the answers

What will God prove by slaying the firstborn of all Egyptians and their livestock?

That he is the one true God. Signup and view all the answers

How were the Israelites to identify their home so that the Angel of Death would pass over them?

By spreading lamb blood on their doorposts. Signup and view all the answers

Why did God command the Israelites to eat unleavened bread with their Passover meal?

To illustrate the speed of their departure. Signup and view all the answers

How are we to understand the Passover lamb as a type of Christ?

The blood of the Passover lamb parallels the blood of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

How does the celebration of Passover relate to God's plan for salvation?

It prepares God's people to understand the death of the Lamb of God. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Israelites do not simply gain their freedom?

They are expelled and given goods of gold, silver, and clothes. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Pharaoh and his officials change their minds about letting the Israelites go?

They lost all their cheap labor. Signup and view all the answers

With Pharaoh and his army following, the Israelites arrive at the Sea of Reeds, which in English translations of the Bible is often rendered as _____

Red Sea. Signup and view all the answers

How does God clear a path through the Red Sea for the Israelites?

By a strong East Wind. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Egyptians try to follow the Israelites through the Sea?

The Egyptian army is drowned. Signup and view all the answers

What are some difficulties that await the Israelites?

They had no land, no government, and they were not yet a nation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first concern and complaint of the Israelites once free?

That they would not get food and water. Signup and view all the answers

How does God provide for their needs?

By water from the rock and manna. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of human nature does Numbers 11:4-6 illustrate?

We always want the easy way out. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hebrew word 'manna' mean in English?

What-Is-It. Signup and view all the answers

How is the manna that God sends down on the Israelites a type for the Sacrament of the Eucharist?

Jesus is the bread of life; he who comes to him shall not hunger. Signup and view all the answers

What is to be the priestly function of the People of Israel according to God's plan?

To carry God's message to the rest of the nations. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when God tries to speak to his people face to face?

The people are frightened and ask Moses to speak for them. Signup and view all the answers

How does God keep his covenant promise with Israel?

By the elders going with Moses to Mt. Sinai. Signup and view all the answers

The Ten Commandments are also called the _ which means _.

Decalogue, Ten Words. Signup and view all the answers

What do the first three commandments deal with?

They are related to God. Signup and view all the answers

What do the next seven commandments deal with?

They are related to your neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Natural Law, and what is an example of it?

Natural Law provides rules for human behavior, known through human reason. Signup and view all the answers

How are the Ten Commandments a privileged expression of the Natural Law?

They provide rules for human behavior that are recognizable through reason. Signup and view all the answers

How long is Moses alone with God on Mt. Sinai?

40 days and 40 nights. Signup and view all the answers

What does God show Moses during his time on Mt. Sinai?

A pattern for building the tabernacle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ark of the Covenant and what two purposes did it serve?

An ornate box containing the law that Moses wrote and a jar of manna. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Exodus Overview

Israelites settled in the land of Goshen, flourishing under Joseph's influence.
A new Pharaoh arose in Egypt, unfamiliar with Joseph, leading to strained relations with the Israelites.

Pharaoh's Oppression

The new Pharaoh portrayed Israelites as foreigners and threats to national security.
Initial control strategy involved enslaving the Israelites.
Pharaoh ordered the killing of Hebrew baby boys to prevent rebellion and ensured Hebrew girls married Egyptians.

Moses' Early Life

Moses means "Drawn out of the Water."
Raised by Pharaoh's daughter while being nursed by his biological mother, retaining his Hebrew faith.
Moses killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew, prompting him to confront his heritage.

Moses' Exodus from Egypt

Fleeing to Midian after being recognized as a murderer, Moses married Zipporah, daughter of priest Jethro.
At 80 years old, Moses first encounters God at the Burning Bush, where God identifies Himself as the "God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."

God's Mission for Moses

God uses those perceived as weak for His works to show that everyone has purpose.
Israel to serve as a model nation for righteousness, guiding others toward God.

Moses' Conflict with Pharaoh

Moses demands Pharaoh to release the Israelites for worship, but Pharaoh responds defiantly.
Increased burdens on the Hebrew slaves followed Moses' request.
Pharaoh's court magicians could replicate some of the signs performed by Moses.

Plagues as Divine Judgments

Plagues act as judgments against Egyptian gods, showcasing God's supreme power.
God informs Moses that Pharaoh will only relent under great pressure, highlighting the Pharaoh's nature of fluctuating negotiations.

Passover and Liberation

God instructs the Israelites to mark their homes with lamb's blood to spare them from the Angel of Death.
Unleavened bread symbolizes their hasty departure from Egypt.
The Passover lamb foreshadows Christ, with its blood offering salvation from spiritual death.

Israel's Departure

Israelites leave Egypt not just free, but also compensated with goods.
Pharaoh and his officials regret their decision, fearing the loss of slave labor.

Crossing the Red Sea

God parts the Red Sea through a strong east wind, allowing the Israelites safe passage.
The Egyptian army pursuing them is drowned in the returning waters.

Challenges in the Wilderness

Upon fleeing, the Israelites face hardships, lacking land and resources.
They complain about hunger and thirst, leading God to provide water from a rock and manna.
Manna symbolizes spiritual sustenance, paralleling the Eucharist where Jesus is the "bread of life."

Covenant and Law

Israel is to be a priestly nation, conveying God's message.
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, integrate morality relating to God and interpersonal relations.
Natural Law reflects inherent understanding of right behavior, codified in the Ten Commandments.

The Time on Mt. Sinai

Moses spends 40 days and nights with God, receiving designs for the tabernacle.
The Ark of the Covenant, containing the law and manna, serves as a sacred presence among the people.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 7 of the Book of Exodus. This set of flashcards focuses on the Israelites' situation and the rise of a new king in Egypt. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this foundational text.