Question

old testament: genesis, exodus & leviticus test
multiple choice: choose the best answer for each question.

1. what does genesis mean?

a. law b. beginning c. deliverance d. holiness

1. gods covenant with abraham promised ...

a. power over egypt b. a great nation and blessing to all nations c. riches only
d. victory in war

1. who was sold into slavery but god used for good?

a. moses b. joseph c. jacob d. noah

1. exodus means ...

a. law b. departure c. creation d. promise

1. who was chosen to lead israel out of egypt?

a. aaron b. joshua c. moses d. david

1. god revealed his name to moses as ...

a. el shaddai b. jehovah jireh c. i am who i am d. the most high

1. the passover lambs blood symbolized ...

a. israels strength b. judgment passing over c. a treaty d. rain

1. crossing the red sea showed ...

a. israels courage b. gods total deliverance c. pharaohs power
d. moses failure

Explanation:

1. "Genesis" is derived from the Greek word meaning "beginning".
2. In the Bible, God's covenant with Abraham promised a great nation (Israel) and that through Abraham all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:1 - 3).
3. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37), but God used his situation for good, eventually making him a powerful ruler in Egypt who saved many from famine.
4. "Exodus" comes from a Greek word meaning "departure", referring to the Israelites' departure from Egypt.
5. Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3 - 4).
6. In Exodus 3:14, God revealed His name to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM".
7. During the Passover in Egypt, the blood of the lamb on the doorposts symbolized that God's judgment (the death of the firstborn) would "pass over" the Israelite households (Exodus 12).
8. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14) was a miraculous event where God parted the sea, allowing the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's army, showing God's total deliverance of His people.

Answer:

1. B. Beginning
2. B. A great nation and blessing to all nations
3. B. Joseph
4. B. Departure
5. C. Moses
6. C. I AM WHO I AM
7. B. Judgment passing over
8. B. God’s total deliverance