Question

1. which of the following was not an excuse moses gave when he was called to deliver the israelites?

a. the israelites would not believe him
b. he was slow to speak
c. he was a murderer
d. he doubted his own ability

1. regardless of the egyptians suffering, pharaoh refused to let the israelites go because

a. the israelites gave them cheap labour.
b. pharaoh wanted to challenge god.
c. god allowed the israelites to suffer.
d. the israelites refused to pray to god

1. as soon as the egyptians caught up with the israelites at the red sea, the pillar of clouds

a. vanished from the sight of the israelites.
b. stood on the left side of the israelites.
c. stood between the israelites and the egyptians.
d. moved ahead of the israelites.

Explanation:

Analyze Moses's excuses at the burning bush

In Old Testament Studies, specifically the Book of Exodus chapters 3 and 4, Moses offers several excuses to God when called to deliver Israel:

• He doubts his own ability: "Who am I that I should go?" (Exodus 3:11).
• He fears they will not believe him: "What if they do not believe me?" (Exodus 4:1).
• He is slow of speech: "I am slow of speech and tongue" (Exodus 4:10).

Although Moses had killed an Egyptian taskmaster earlier, he never uses being a murderer as an excuse to God. Thus, option C is not an excuse he gave.

Analyze Pharaoh's refusal to release Israel

Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he repeatedly refused to let the Israelites go. According to the biblical narrative, God allowed the Israelites to suffer and hardened Pharaoh's heart to display His signs, wonders, and ultimate power over Egypt (Exodus 7:3-5). This demonstrates God's sovereignty in the deliverance process. Therefore, option C is the correct theological reason presented in the text.

Analyze the movement of the pillar of cloud

In Exodus 14:19-20, as the Egyptian army catches up with the Israelites at the Red Sea, the pillar of cloud moves from in front of the Israelites and stands behind them, placing itself between the camp of Israel and the camp of Egypt to protect the Israelites. Thus, option C is the correct description of its position.

Answer:

Question 4

• A. The Israelites would not believe him
• B. He was slow to speak
• C. He was a murderer (Correct answer)
• D. He doubted his own ability

Question 5

• A. the Israelites gave them cheap labour.
• B. Pharaoh wanted to challenge God.
• C. God allowed the Israelites to suffer. (Correct answer)
• D. the Israelites refused to pray to God

Question 6

• A. vanished from the sight of the Israelites.
• B. stood on the left side of the Israelites.
• C. stood between the Israelites and the Egyptians. (Correct answer)
• D. moved ahead of the Israelites.