Passover and the Tenth Plague Quiz

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What is the purpose of placing blood on the doorposts?

To keep out intruders

To attract animals for sacrifice

To prevent the spread of leaven

To signify a marking for the Israelites (correct)

When is the Passover lamb to be taken according to the instructions given?

On the fourteenth day of the month

On the tenth day of the month (correct)

On the thirteenth day of the month

On the first day of the month

What should be done with any leftover lamb after the meal?

It should be given to the poor

It should be burned with fire (correct)

It should be cooked again

It should be buried

How should the Israelites eat the Passover lamb?

Hastily with their belts on and sandals on Signup and view all the answers

What type of bread are the Israelites instructed to eat during Passover?

Unleavened bread Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the firstborn of the Egyptians on the night of Passover?

They will be struck and killed Signup and view all the answers

What should the Israelites do on the first day of the seven days of unleavened bread?

Remove all leaven from their houses Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the phrase 'this month shall be your beginning of months'?

It designates a new year for the Israelites Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses do to allow the children of Israel to cross the sea?

Stretched out his hand over the sea Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the pillar of cloud have on the Egyptians and the Israelites?

Created a barrier of darkness and light Signup and view all the answers

How did the LORD intervene in the battle against the Amalekites?

By enabling Moses to keep his hands raised Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of Israel do when they found no water to drink?

Complained and contended with Moses Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the names Massah and Meribah?

They refer to the people's complaint against God Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD promise Moses about Amalek?

He would utterly blot out their remembrance Signup and view all the answers

How did the Israelites manage to cross the sea safely?

The waters divided, creating dry ground Signup and view all the answers

What did the Egyptians realize as they pursued the Israelites?

They were fighting against the LORD Signup and view all the answers

What role did Aaron and Hur play during the battle with Amalek?

They held up Moses' hands Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of the Egyptians after the waters returned?

They were trapped and none remained Signup and view all the answers

In what month did the children of Israel arrive at the Wilderness of Sinai?

Third month Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses use to strike the rock for water?

His staff Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the Israelites after seeing the great work of the LORD?

They feared the LORD and believed in Him Signup and view all the answers

What did the rod symbolize for Moses?

His authority Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD instruct Moses to tell the house of Jacob and the children of Israel?

They are to become a special treasure to the LORD. Signup and view all the answers

What preparations were the people instructed to make before the third day?

Wash their clothes and consecrate themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What physical manifestations were observed by the people on the third day?

Thunderings, lightnings, and a thick cloud. Signup and view all the answers

What warning did the LORD give concerning the mountain?

No one shall touch the mountain or they will die. Signup and view all the answers

For what reason did Moses ascend Mount Sinai?

To receive instructions from God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first commandment given to the people?

You shall have no other gods before Me. Signup and view all the answers

What did the people request after experiencing God's presence?

For Moses to speak with them instead of God. Signup and view all the answers

How did God choose to reveal Himself to the people?

In a cloud of thick smoke on the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

What did the people do after hearing God's voice?

They trembled and stood afar off. Signup and view all the answers

What consequence does God warn about concerning those who break through to gaze at Him?

They will perish. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the commandments provided by God to the people?

They are divine laws for moral conduct. Signup and view all the answers

Which commandment involves the prohibition of envy?

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. Signup and view all the answers

What was the people's reaction upon witnessing the manifestations of God on the mountain?

They were filled with awe and fear. Signup and view all the answers

What was the LORD's instruction concerning the Levites and priests before they approached Him?

They should consecrate themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What must be consecrated to the LORD according to Exodus 13?

The firstborn of man and beast Signup and view all the answers

How long should unleavened bread be eaten according to the instructions given?

Seven days Signup and view all the answers

What is to be done with every firstborn donkey according to the Law of the Firstborn?

It must be redeemed with a lamb Signup and view all the answers

What did the children of Israel ask Moses in fear when they saw the Egyptians pursuing them?

Why have you brought us into the wilderness? Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the sign on their hands and between their eyes?

To commemorate their escape from Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What did God use to lead the people by day and night?

A cloud and fire Signup and view all the answers

Why did God lead the people away from the land of the Philistines?

To avoid conflict and fear of war Signup and view all the answers

What command did Moses give to the people regarding the bread during their exodus?

They should not eat leavened bread Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh's reaction upon learning that the Israelites had fled?

He regretted letting them go Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses tell the people to do in the face of despair when the Egyptians approached?

Trust in the LORD for salvation Signup and view all the answers

How did God plan to demonstrate His power over Pharaoh and the Egyptians?

By hardening Pharaoh's heart to pursue Israel Signup and view all the answers

What did the children of Israel feel when they saw the Egyptians pursuing them?

Afraid Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses take with him when leaving Egypt?

The bones of Joseph Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'unleavened bread' refer to in this context?

Bread without leavening agents Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israelites experience as they left Egypt?

They departed with boldness Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with leaven during the Feast of Unleavened Bread?

It must not be found in any dwellings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the blood on the doorposts during Passover?

It indicates a home safe from destruction. Signup and view all the answers

How should the Passover lamb be prepared according to the ordinance?

None of its bones should be broken. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required time frame for eating unleavened bread?

For seven days starting on the fourteenth day of the month. Signup and view all the answers

What must families do before participating in the Passover meal?

They must circumcise their males. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mixed multitude' refer to in this context?

Non-Israelites who joined the Israelites. Signup and view all the answers

What event does the Passover commemorate?

The escape from slavery in Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the people of Israel take their dough before it was leavened?

They were in a hurry to leave Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Pharaoh after the tenth plague occurred?

He demanded that the Israelites leave immediately. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the observance of the Passover considered an everlasting ordinance?

It commemorated a significant moment in Israel's history. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for a sojourner to participate in the Passover meal?

They must be circumcised. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the instructions given regarding the consumption of the Passover lamb?

It must not be taken outside the house. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the elders of Israel play during the preparations for Passover?

They selected and killed the Passover lamb. Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the firstborn in Egypt during the tenth plague?

They would be struck down unless blood was on the doorposts. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Passover Instituted

Passover's Significance: First month of the Hebrew calendar, commemorating God's sparing of the Israelites during the tenth plague (firstborn) in Egypt.
Lamb Selection: A male lamb, a year old, without blemish, chosen per household size.
Timeline: Lamb kept until the 14th day, sacrificed at twilight.
Passover Meal: Roasted lamb, unleavened bread (matzah), and bitter herbs, eaten hastily.
Blood on Doorposts: Blood smeared on the doorposts and lintel to signify safe passage for Israelites.
Duration: Passover lasts seven days of unleavened bread.
Consequences of Violation: Eating leavened bread during Passover results in expulsion from the Israelite community.
Passover Rules: No leavened bread within homes during Passover, communal meal, complete consumption of the sacrificed lamb before morning, prohibition on foreign participation (except those circumsized).

The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn

Plague's Impact: All firstborn children and livestock in Egypt were killed at midnight.
Pharaoh's Response: Pharaoh grants the Israelites' request to leave Egypt.
Exodus: The Israelites, aided by this plague, quickly depart Egypt, taking belongings.

The Exodus

Exodus Details: Approximately 600,000 men left Egypt, along with numerous other people and livestock.
Rapid Departure: Unleavened bread (matzah) was prepared quickly due to the need for a speedy departure.
Plundering of Egypt: Israelites were given favor to take Egyptian possessions.
Sojourn Time: The Israelites' stay in Egypt was 430 years.
Full Departure: Liberation occurred on the same day of the 430 year mark.

Passover Regulations

Foreigner Exclusion: Foreigners cannot partake in the Passover meal.
Servant Inclusion: Those acquired by purchase, circumcised, can partake.
Dietary Restriction: Entire sacrificed lamb must be eaten at the home; no bone breakage or exporting of the meat is permitted.
Universality: The entire body of Israel is bound by the order.
Circumcision Requirement: Foreigners wishing to partake of Passover must be circumcised.

The Firstborn Consecrated

Firstborn Consecration: All firstborn male children and livestock belong to God.
Redemption System: Firstborn male children could be redeemed using a lamb.
Symbolic Significance: Memorializing God's salvation during the firstborn plague.
Passover and Unleavened Bread: Interconnected as the Israelites depart Egypt during the month of Aviv, consuming unleavened bread.

The Wilderness Way

Alternate Route: God guided the Israelites through the wilderness, avoiding the Philistine land.
Pillar of Cloud and Fire: Symbolic guidance and protection for the journey.
Joseph's Remains: Moses carried Joseph's bones to represent the faithfulness of God's promise to the Israelites.

The Red Sea Crossing

Pharaoh's Pursuit: Pharaoh changes his mind and pursues the Israelites.
Divine Intervention: God parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land.
Egyptian Defeat: The Egyptians are drowned when the waters close in on them.
Israelite Salvation: God's saving action demonstrates His power over Pharaoh.

Water from the Rock

Water Crisis: Israelites face a water scarcity in Rephidim.
Moses' Guidance: God instructs Moses to strike a rock to obtain water.
Massah and Meribah: The contention's name was given to the spot where Israelites tested God.

Victory over the Amalekites

Battle at Rephidim: Amalek confronts the Israelites.
Joshua's Leadership: Joshua leads the Israelite troops during the battle.
Moses' Role: Moses' raised hands were crucial to the Israelite success.
Divine Judgment: God will punish Amalek.

Israel at Mount Sinai

Arrival at Sinai: Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai after leaving Rephidim and the wilderness.
God's Revelation: God calls to Moses from the mountain.
Covenant Promise: God promises a special relationship with the Israelites.
Sacred Nation: Israelites are to be a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.
Warnings: Instructions given to prepare for the descent of God at Mount Sinai.

The Ten Commandments

God's Covenant: God delivers the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.
Contents of the Laws: The Ten Commandments are guidelines of behavior and worship.
Divine Fear and Obedience: God's presence inspires reverence and obedience.

The Law of the Altar

Altar Construction: Instructions on building an altar.
Ritual Significance: The altar is the central location for offerings and sacrifices.
Prohibition of Steps: Building of the altar in a way that does not require stepping up to a god.

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Test your knowledge on the significance of Passover as well as the details surrounding the tenth plague in Egypt. This quiz covers the rituals, rules, and the historical context of this pivotal event in the Hebrew calendar. Prepare to explore the traditions and teachings associated with these significant events in Jewish history.