Questions and Answers
Where did the Israelites encamp after journeying from Rephidim?
In the wilderness of Sinai, in front of the mountain
What was the condition for the Israelites to become God’s treasured possession?
Obedience to God and keeping His covenant
What did the people answer in unison to Moses after he presented God’s commands?
‘All that Hashem has spoken we will do!’
How would God appear to Moses and the people on Mount Sinai?
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What were the people instructed to do to prepare for God’s appearance on Mount Sinai?
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What would happen to anyone who touched the mountain during God’s appearance?
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What did Moses do after coming down from the mountain?
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What accompanied the loud blast of the horn on the third day?
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What was the condition of Mount Sinai when God came down upon it?
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Why did God instruct Moses to warn the people not to break through to gaze?
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What was the second commandment God spoke to the people?
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Why is the sabbath day holy, according to God's commandment?
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What is the reason given for honoring one's father and mother?
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How did the people react when they saw the thunder, lightning, and smoking mountain?
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Why did Moses go up to the top of the mountain?
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Study Notes
The Israelites at Sinai
- The Israelites entered the wilderness of Sinai on the third new moon after leaving Egypt.
- Israel encamped in front of Mount Sinai, and Moses went up to God.
God's Promise to Israel
- God reminded the Israelites of how He brought them out of Egypt and bore them on eagles' wings.
- God promised to make the Israelites His treasured possession among all peoples if they obey Him faithfully and keep His covenant.
- God declared that the Israelites would be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
Preparations for God's Appearance
- Moses reported God's words to the people, and they agreed to obey Him.
- God told Moses to prepare the people for His appearance by having them wash their clothes and stay pure.
- God warned the people not to go up the mountain or touch its border, lest they be put to death.
God's Appearance on Mount Sinai
- On the third day, God came down on Mount Sinai in fire, smoke, and thunder.
- The people trembled and took their places at the foot of the mountain.
- Moses led the people out of the camp and toward God.
- God spoke to Moses in thunder, and Moses replied to God.
The Ten Commandments
- God said, "I am your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, the house of bondage."
- The first commandment is to have no other gods besides God.
- The second commandment is not to make or bow down to sculptured images or likenesses.
- The third commandment is not to swear falsely by God's name.
- The fourth commandment is to remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
- The fifth commandment is to honor one's father and mother.
- The sixth commandment is not to murder.
- The seventh commandment is not to commit adultery.
- The eighth commandment is not to steal.
- The ninth commandment is not to bear false witness against one's neighbor.
- The tenth commandment is not to covet one's neighbor's property or spouse.
The People's Reaction
- The people witnessed the thunder, lightning, and smoke on Mount Sinai and fell back in fear.
- They stood at a distance, afraid to approach God.
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Quiz on the Israelites' journey to Mount Sinai and God's promise to make them His treasured possession. Covers their encampment, God's reminder of their deliverance from Egypt, and the conditions for being a treasured possession.
