24 Questions
What was the reason for Pharaoh pursuing the people of Israel according to the text?
The Lord had hardened Pharaoh's heart to pursue them.
Where were the people of Israel encamped when the Egyptians caught up to them?
By the sea, facing Baal-zephon
What prompted Pharaoh and his servants to change their minds about letting the Israelites go?
The news that Israel had fled
How did Pharaoh's pursuit of the Israelites demonstrate the fulfillment of what prophecy?
'I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and he will pursue them'
Why did the people of Israel express fear when they saw the approaching Egyptians?
They felt trapped between the Egyptians and the sea
What did Pharaoh take with him when he pursued the Israelites?
600 chosen chariots and all other chariots of Egypt
What did the people of Israel express a desire for while in the wilderness of Sin?
To eat meat pots and bread as in Egypt
What did Moses tell the people of Israel to do when they were afraid at the Red Sea?
Stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord
How did the Lord show His power against the Egyptian forces at the Red Sea?
Clogged their chariot wheels
What miraculous event occurred when Moses stretched out his hand over the sea?
The sea divided, allowing Israel to pass through on dry ground
Why did the people of Israel fear and believe in the Lord after witnessing His power?
Because they saw Pharaoh's army destroyed
What did the Lord provide for the people of Israel in response to their hunger in the wilderness?
Bread from heaven
What did the people of Israel compare their previous life in Egypt to when in the wilderness?
Eating without limit
How did the Lord separate between the Egyptian forces and the people of Israel at the Red Sea?
With a wall of water
Why did Moses stretch out his hand over the sea?
To divide the water for Israel to cross
What was the significance of the food provided by the Lord to the people of Israel?
It was a reminder of the Lord's provision and deliverance from Egypt.
Why did Moses become angry with the people of Israel regarding the provision of manna?
They did not listen to the command to gather only enough for that day.
What was unique about the amount of bread gathered on the sixth day by the people of Israel?
It was twice as much as they gathered on any other day.
Why did some of the people go out to gather manna on the seventh day?
They were disobeying the explicit instructions given by Moses and the Lord.
How did Moses and Aaron explain to the people that their complaints were against the Lord?
By pointing out that it was God who brought them out of Egypt.
What did Moses command regarding gathering manna on the sixth day?
To collect double the amount for that day only.
Why did Moses ask Aaron to place an omer of manna before the Lord?
'For safekeeping until all generations have seen it,' according to Moses.
What did the appearance of quail in the evening signify?
'The arrival of meat for consumption,' as mentioned in the text.
Why did Moses instruct that all remaining food be kept aside till morning on the sixth day?
'To prevent it from being eaten before Sabbath,' as explicitly commanded by God.
Study Notes
The Exodus from Egypt
- God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp between Migdol and the sea, in front of Baal-zephon.
- Pharaoh and his army will pursue the Israelites, and God will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host.
- The Israelites do as God instructed, and Pharaoh and his army pursue them, overtaking them at the sea.
The Parting of the Red Sea
- The Israelites cry out to the Lord, and Moses tells them to fear not and stand firm, for God will fight for them.
- God instructs Moses to stretch out his staff and divide the sea, allowing the Israelites to pass through on dry ground.
- The Egyptians pursue, but God hardens their hearts, and they are thrown into a panic, with their chariot wheels clogged.
- The Israelites pass through the sea, while the Egyptians are thrown into the midst of the sea, and the waters cover them.
- The Israelites see the dead Egyptians on the seashore and fear the Lord, believing in Him and His servant Moses.
The Wilderness of Sin
- The Israelites journey to the wilderness of Sin, between Elim and Sinai, and grumble against Moses and Aaron.
- God responds by promising to rain bread from heaven, and the people will gather a day's portion every day.
- On the sixth day, the people gather twice as much, and on the Sabbath, there is no bread.
- Moses instructs the people to gather only what they can eat, but some disobey and leave some until morning, which breeds worms and stinks.
The Sabbath
- God commands Moses to instruct the people to rest on the Sabbath, and not to gather bread on that day.
- The people are to bake and boil what they need on the sixth day, and store the leftovers for the Sabbath.
- On the seventh day, some people go out to gather, but find none, as God has kept the Sabbath holy.
The Manna
- The Israelites call the bread "manna," which is like coriander seed, white, and tastes like wafers made with honey.
- God commands that an omer of manna be kept throughout the generations, as a reminder of God's provision in the wilderness.
- Aaron places the omer of manna in a jar, to be kept before the Lord as a testimony.
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