Exodus Chapter Summaries Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happened to the Israelites in Egypt during the rise of a new king?

They were forced into hard labor and commanded that their baby boys be killed.

Who finds Moses by the river?

Pharaoh's daughter

What does God tell Moses when he sees the burning bush?

To lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

Who does the LORD send to speak for Moses?

His brother Aaron Signup and view all the answers

What does Pharaoh do when Moses and Aaron tell him to let the Israelites go?

Refuses and increases their workload. Signup and view all the answers

What promise does the LORD give to Moses?

To lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land. Signup and view all the answers

What miraculous sign does Aaron perform before Pharaoh?

His staff becomes a snake. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of plagues does the LORD send upon Egypt?

Frogs, gnats, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness. Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD command the Israelites to do for Passover?

To consecrate their firstborns and perform the Passover ritual. Signup and view all the answers

What miraculous event occurs when Pharaoh's army catches up to the Israelites?

The LORD parts the waters of the sea. Signup and view all the answers

What provision does the LORD make for the Israelites when they grumble about food?

He provides quails and manna. Signup and view all the answers

What does Moses' father-in-law Jethro suggest?

To appoint leaders to help Moses judge the people. Signup and view all the answers

What does the LORD say in the covenant with Israel?

I am the LORD your God; honor the LORD above everything. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the people say, 'All that the LORD has spoken we will do'?

They offer sacrifices, and the LORD tells Moses to stay on the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall go free in the ______ year.

seventh Signup and view all the answers

Whoever steals shall make ______.

restitution Signup and view all the answers

You shall not ______ justice.

pervert Signup and view all the answers

Make an ark with a mercy seat and ______.

two cherubim Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exodus Overview

The Israelites prospered in Egypt but faced oppression under a new Pharaoh who enforced hard labor and ordered the killing of baby boys.
Moses is discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, raised as an Egyptian, and later flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian.

Moses’ Calling

God speaks to Moses through a burning bush and commands him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, revealing His name as "I am who I am."
To support Moses, God provides signs and sends his brother Aaron to help communicate with Pharaoh.

Confrontation with Pharaoh

Moses and Aaron demand Pharaoh release the Israelites to worship; Pharaoh vehemently refuses and intensifies their labor.
The LORD performs miracles, including Aaron's staff turning into a snake and turning the Nile into blood, but Pharaoh remains unyielding.

Plagues of Egypt

The plagues include frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness; each time Pharaoh begs for relief but hardens his heart upon receiving it.
The final plague promises the death of all firstborn Egyptians, prompting the Israelites to prepare for Passover.

Passover and Exodus

The Israelites are instructed to perform Passover, ensuring their households are spared during the last plague.
Pharaoh eventually demands the Israelites leave after the plague strikes his household.

Journey to Freedom

The Israelites are guided by the LORD as a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
At the Red Sea, the LORD parts the waters for the Israelites to cross, while the pursuing Egyptian army is drowned.

Complaints and Sustenance

In the wilderness, facing hunger, the Israelites complain, and the LORD provides quails and manna, establishing the Sabbath for rest.
Moses strikes a rock to bring forth water, and during an attack by Amalek, Israel prevails with Moses's support.

Covenant and Laws

Jethro advises Moses to appoint leaders to assist in judging the people.
At Mount Sinai, the LORD makes a covenant with Israel, presenting the Ten Commandments and establishing laws for conduct.

Worship and Sanctuary Instructions

The Israelites are instructed to build a sanctuary for the LORD, creating the Ark of the Covenant, a tabernacle, and associated sacred artifacts.
Specific designs for priestly garments and sacred items, such as the altar and bronze utensils, are given to ensure proper worship practices.

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Explore the key events of the Book of Exodus with these flashcards. Learn about the hardships faced by the Israelites in Egypt, the birth of Moses, and his divine mission to free his people. Perfect for students studying religious texts or preparing for exams.