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Final Review 2017
OT Review - do random order and description first
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
05/23/2017

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Term
religious
Definition
the purpose of the Bible is to give this account of the world
Term
Life of Jesus
Definition
not included in the OT
Term
an act of faith
Definition
read the Bible with this
Term
oral information
Definition
the first stage of Bible development
Term
Lot's wife
Definition
turned around and became a pillar of salt
Term
Ishmael
Definition
the father of the Arab nations
Term
Jacob & Esau
Definition
twins - sons of Isaac
Term
Esau
Definition
sold his birthright for a bowl of stew/soup
Term
Jacob
Definition
Rebekah's favorite son
Term
Esau
Definition
Isaac's favorite son
Term
Rebekah
Definition
Isaac's wife who tricked her son Jacob into receiving the blessing
Term
Egyptian princess
Definition
woman who raised Moses
Term
Hebrew slaves
Definition
400 years in Egypt
Term
murdered a slave driver
Definition
why Moses ran away from Egypt
Term
Yahweh
Definition
God's name; told to Moses for first time
Term
reluctant prophet/leader
Definition
Moses
Term
40 years
Definition
took this long to arrive at the Promised Land
Term
"Yahweh"
Definition
"I Am Who Am" or "I Am"
Term
Canaan
Definition
the land of "milk and honey"
Term
quail & manna
Definition
food provided by God to the Hebrews in the desert
Term
Hebrews
Definition
descendants of Abraham
Term
Israelites
Definition
descendants of Jacob ("Israel")
Term
"Jews"
Definition
name given Israelites during the Babylonian Captivity
Term
Ark of the Covenant
Definition
first housed in the Tabernacle, then Temple
Term
Eli
Definition
priest who trained Samuel
Term
Samuel
Definition
last Judge of Israel
Term
Saul
Definition
first king of Israel
Term
not a faithful sacrifice
Definition
Saul wrongfully took on role of priest and offered this
Term
Jonathan
Definition
son of Saul, friend of David
Term
Saul spared
Definition
because he was "king" and "God's anointed"
Term
killed himself
Definition
Saul, armor-bearer would not do it
Term
Bathsheba
Definition
wife of David, lost first son because of affair
Term
Uriah
Definition
husband of Bathsheba; David had him killed so he could marry her
Term
Nathan
Definition
David's advisor/prophet
Term
Joab
Definition
David's military leader
Term
Absalom
Definition
son of David; killed by Joab
Term
Jeremiah
Definition
Term
"new covenant"
Definition
a prediction of Jeremiah
Term
covenant
Definition
a sacred agreement with God
Term
splitting of animals
Definition
God passed through these as sign of His agreement of covenant with Abraham
Term
"Isaac"
Definition
"she laughed"
Term
Ishmael
Definition
Abraham's first-born son
Term
fire and cloud/smoke
Definition
these pillars were signs of God's presence in the desert
Term
angels on staircase
Definition
Jacob's dream
Term
Joshua
Definition
led Hebrews into Promised Land
Term
Rachel
Definition
Jacob's favorite wife
Term
2 concubines, 2 wives, 12 sons
Definition
Jacob's family
Term
40 days
Definition
Moses on mountain with God
Term
Zipporah
Definition
Moses' wife
Term
Aaron
Definition
Moses' brother, first high priest
Term
disobedience
Definition
first sin
Term
Cain & Abel
Definition
sons of Adam & Eve
Term
Abel
Definition
killed by Cain
Term
banished to wilderness
Definition
Cain
Term
Joseph
Definition
Jacob's favorite & youngest son; sold into slavery by brothers
Term
coat of many colors
Definition
caused jealousy in brothers
Term
coins
Definition
put in brothers' sacks of grain by Joseph
Term
Moses' staff
Definition
this became a snake
Term
Caleb
Definition
was faithful with Joshua when returning from "spy" mission to Canaan
Term
Harp music
Definition
soothed Saul's dark moods; played by David
Term
Bethlehem
Definition
David's hometown
Term
Jesse
Definition
father of David
Term
Saul's jealousy
Definition
led to many attacks on David
Term
"the ban"
Definition
take nothing, destroy everything
Term
10 Commandments
Definition
Decalogue
Term
Canaan
Definition
The Promised Land
Term
Dead Sea Scrolls
Definition
Scripture scrolls found in the 1940's
Term
Goliath
Definition
Philistine warrior killed by David
Term
Temple
Definition
build by Solomon in Jerusalem
Term
Monotheism
Definition
belief in one God
Term
Polytheism
Definition
belief in many gods
Term
patriarch
Definition
head of a great family
Term
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Definition
the 3 Patriarchs
Term
Sabbath
Definition
weekly Jewish holy day
Term
Salvation History
Definition
God's actions in human history
Term
Michal
Definition
David's first wife
Term
"Exodus"
Definition
"to go out from"; second book of the Bible
Term
Old Testament
Definition
thoughts of God in the words of man
Term
"Isaac"
Definition
"He who strives with an angel"
Term
Abraham's covenant
Definition
land, nation, kingship, a name, many descendants
Term
polygamy
Definition
having many wives
Term
Isaac as "type"
Definition
Jesus
Term
Philistines
Definition
worst enemies of the Israelites
Term
Levites
Definition
designated as priests
Term
Book of Numbers
Definition
a census
Term
Tower of Babel
Definition
pride, greed, language confused, scattered
Term
Mt. Sinai
Definition
Moses received the 10 Commandments
Term
type for Baptism
Definition
crossing of the Jordan river
Term
Book of Leviticus
Definition
Laws
Term
with grief, mourning
Definition
how David received the news of Saul's death
Term
Solomon
Definition
3rd king of Israel; built the Temple; acquired great wealth; heavy taxes
Term
worshiped false gods
Definition
Solomon; because of the influence of his non=-Israelite wives
Term
forced labor
Definition
Solomon's rule to help build the Temple
Term
Gentile
Definition
a non-Jew
Term
Noah's covenant
Definition
God would never destroy the world with water again; sign of the rainbow
Term
sign of Abraham's covenant
Definition
circumcision
Term
Isaac on sacrificial altar
Definition
Abraham's test by God; proved faithful; stopped by angel
Term
David's covenant
Definition
his royal line will last forever
Term
2 women and a child
Definition
Solomon's most famous case
Term
Passover
Definition
celebration of the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt; Seder meal
Term
idolatry
Definition
worship of false gods
Term
golden calf
Definition
Aaron made this for the Israelites to worship
Term
Laws found in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Definition
The Mosaic Law; the Law; Law of Moses
Term
Aaron and Miriam
Definition
approached Moses and questioned his authority
Term
Yom Kippur
Definition
Day of Atonement (for sin); scapegoat
Term
Rahab
Definition
prostitute who helped Israelite spies in Jericho
Term
Pentateuch
Definition
first 5 Books of the Bible
Term
Seth
Definition
3rd son of Adam & Eve
Term
Sodom
Definition
city destroyed because of great sin
Term
Torah
Definition
first 5 Books of the Jewish Bible (Scripture)
Term
Ur
Definition
Abraham's birthplace
Term
Judge
Definition
leader sent to help Israel stay faithful to God; could be a military leader if needed
Term
Altar of Sacrifice
Definition
in Temple, in courtyard, sacrifice
Term
Altar of Incense
Definition
used inside Temple; "sweet-smelling aroma"
Term
Ark of Covenant
Definition
held 10 Commandments, manna, Aaron's rod; in Holy of Holies
Term
Bronze (Brazen) Laver
Definition
used by priests for ritual washing before/after sacrifice
Term
Golden Lampstand
Definition
Menorah, 7 lamps, for light
Term
Table of Showbread
Definition
12 loaves; 12 tribes; later eaten by priests
Term
How did the Egyptians behave to the children of Israel after the death of Joseph
Definition
enslaved, imprisoned
Term
What cruel plan did Pharaoh make to reduce the number of Israelites
Definition
to kill all male Hebrew babies at birth
Term
How did Moses' mother save his life
Definition
floating basket in the Nile River
Term
Who was Moses' wife
Definition
Zipporah
Term
Who was Moses' father-in-law
Definition
Jethro
Term
What sight attracted Moses while he was a shepherd for his father-in-law
Definition
burning bush
Term
What command did God make of Moses
Definition
bring Israelites out of Egypt
Term
What signs did God give Moses to show pharaoh that He was God's messenger
Definition
Aaron's staff to a snake
Moses' leprous hand
water to blood
Term
How did God help Moses' speech
Definition
He sent Aaron with him
Term
When Pharaoh refused to let the people go, what happened
Definition
10 plagues (be able to name a few)
Term
What was the 10th plague
Definition
death of first-born
Term
What did God command the Israelites to do before He brought the last plague
Definition
have the Passover meal and sacrifice
Term
How was the bread prepared
Definition
no leaven - couldn't wait for the bread to rise
Term
What other command was given
Definition
put lamb's blood on doorpost and lintel of their home
Term
Why lamb's blood
Definition
so the Angel of Death would "pass over" the homes of the Hebrews
Term
What did Pharaoh do when his son died
Definition
told Hebrews to leave Egypt
Term
Did Pharaoh let the Israelites go
Definition
yes, but he changed his mind and sent his army out to bring them back
Term
What guided the Israelites through the desert
Definition
pillar of cloud and pillar of fire
Term
How did God save the Israelites from Pharaoh's army
Definition
parted the sea
Term
What happened as soon as the Israelites were safely over the sea
Definition
the Egyptian army was caught in the returning waters
Term
How were the Hebrews supplied with water in the wilderness
Definition
water from a rock
Term
What is "the Law"
Definition
Torah/10 Commandments
Term
Where did Moses received the 10 Commandments
Definition
Mt. Sinai
Term
How are the 10 Commandments divided
Definition
1-3 = refer to responsibilities to God
4-10 = responsibilities to neighbor
Term
How long was Moses on Mt. Sinai
Definition
40 days and 40 nights
Term
What happened down below while Moses was up on Mt. Sinai
Definition
Aaron constructed the Golden Calf for the people to worship as an idol
Term
What excuse did Aaron give Moses for building the calf
Definition
he blamed the people - they made him do it
Term
What did Moses do when he saw the Calf
Definition
destroyed it - had it ground to dust and made the worshipers drink it
he also destroyed the 2 tablet
Term
How did Moses get another copy of the Commandments
Definition
he took 2 more tablets to God on the mountain and God wrote them again
Term
How did the people know that he had seen God face to face
Definition
his face shone
Term
What was the Tabernacle
Definition
a portable tent - a place to sacrifice and worship Yahweh
Term
What furniture did the Tabernacle contain (inside and out) 6 items
Definition
burnt offering altar, laver, table of showbread, menorah, altar of incense, Ark of the Covenant
Term
Who were the ministers of the Tabernacle
Definition
the priests - Levites
Term
Who was the 1st High Priest, 2nd
Definition
Aaron, Eleazar
Term
The High Priest was the only one who could enter what part of the Tabernacle
Definition
The Holy of Holies
Term
What was the Ark of the Covenant
Definition
a box which was the throne of God on earth
Term
What was the Mercy Seat
Definition
the lid of the Ark, presence of God
Term
What was contained within the Ark
Definition
2 tablets of the Commandments
Aaron's staff
a jar of manna
Term
What was the "scapegoat"
Definition
High Priest transferred people's sins to the goat and took it out to the desert to die - showing people's sins were gone and forgiven by God
Term
God commanded Moses to take a census - what is a "census"
Definition
a count of people, supplies, etc.
Term
Why did Moses have to take a census
Definition
to know the size of their army to protect themselves and the Ark
Term
What was the sin of Aaron and Miriam
Definition
challenged Moses' authority as leader, jealousy
Term
What was Miriam's punishment
Definition
leprosy (for a time) - had to stay out of the camp for 1 week
Term
How many men were sent to spy out Canaan the first time
Definition
12
Term
How long were they gone
Definition
40 days
Term
What did these spies report when they returned
Definition
rich, fertile land
"flowing with milk and honey"
giant people
Term
How did the people feel about the report of the spies
Definition
they were afraid, wanted to go beck to Egypt
Term
Did all the spies agree on their report - who disagreed
Definition
No - only 10
Caleb and Joshua believed they could take the land
Term
What punishment did God put on the 10 spies
Definition
death
Term
What punishment did God put on the people
Definition
to wander in the desert for 40 years - 1 year for each day the spies had been gone
Term
Why were people afraid of Moses' when he came down from the Mountain the 2nd time
Definition
His face shone brightly - so brightly that he had to put a veil over it
Term
When the people demanded water, what did God tell Moses to do
Definition
to speak to the rock
Term
What did he do to get water from the rock (with Aaron)
Definition
he was frustrated with the people, scolded them, hit the rock twice; took credit for the miracle
Term
What was Moses' punishment for disobeying God
Definition
he wouldn't enter the Promised Land
Term
The people again demanded food and water - really complained to Moses - doubted that God would get it for them - what is their punishment
Definition
God sent snakes to bite them
Term
What did God tell Moses to do about the snakes
Definition
make a brass snake, put it on a pole - everyone who was bitten and looked at the brass snake would be cured
Term
God told Moses about "cities of refuge" - what are these
Definition
cities where people who had unintentionally killed a person could go for their safety - not be killed for revenge vy the person's family
(remember the custom of revenge?)
Term
When the people were ready to enter the Promised Land, Moses gave them a parting sermon. What did this contain
Definition
he went over all the rules and laws God had given him over the 40 yrs.
Term
In this sermon, what was the phrase they were to remember
Definition
"Never forget what God has done for you"
Term
When Moses' sermon was done, what did God tell him to do
Definition
go up to Mt. Nebo where he would die
Term
Did Moses even enter the Promised Land
Definition
No but God allowed him to see it and watch the people enter it
Term
The priests' garments were made from blue, purple and __?___ yarn
Definition
red
Term
What was attached to the hem of the High Priest's tunic
Definition
bells and pomegranets
Term
A box with cherubim on the lid
Definition
Ark of the Covenant
Term
How many precious stones were in the High Priest's breastplate
Definition
12
Term
The Table of Shewbread had __?__ loaves of unleavened bread and was changed every __?__
Definition
12
week
Term
The lampstands (7) were also known as ___?__
Definition
Minorah
Term
The Altar of Sacrifice - Brazen Altar - is where all __?__ sacrifices were offered
Definition
burnt
Term
Hot coals were placed on the _?___ every morning and evening. It stood by the __?__
Definition
Altar of Incense
curtain
Term
The wash stand - water basin - laver - was used by the __?__ for __?__
Definition
priests
washing
Term
The inner-most part of the Tabernacle was called the __?__
Definition
Holy of Holies
Term
The fire in the Bronze Altar was to be kept burning for how long
Definition
24/7
Term
Where did Moses die
Definition
Mt. Nebo
Term
What does "Yahweh" mean
Definition
"I Am Who Am"
I Am Who I Am
Term
How did Moses feel about leading the Israelites when asked by God to do this
Definition
nervous, scared, hesitant, gave all kinds of excuses
Term
How does God calm Moses' fears about leading the Hebrews
Definition
He tells him that He will be with him all the time
Term
What is "manna"
Definition
a substance that appeared on the desert floor every morning - food for the Hebrews
Term
What does "manna" mean
Definition
"what is it?"
Term
What is unleavened bread
Definition
bread that has no yeast in it; used at Passover; no time for the Hebrews' bread to rise because they were leaving
Term
Where did Moses meet Zipporah, marry her, see God in the burning bush
Definition
Midian
Term
What did pharaoh call the Hebrews that got the Egyptians all riled up against them
Definition
"subversives"
Term
Who is the "Lamb of God" and why is He called this
Definition
Jesus - He gave His life for our sin just as the Passover lamb gave his life for the Hebrews
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