Theory question 101
Moses and the ExodusSection A (Themes from the Old Testament). Answer four questions in all, choosing at least one question from each section.
Outline the circumstance that led to the gift of manna and quails in the wilderness. What does this episode reveal of the nature of God?
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Israel left Elim and came to the wilderness of Sin, a month after leaving Egypt (Exodus 16:1).
The whole congregation murmured against Moses and Aaron, wishing they had died in Egypt by the fleshpots, for they were hungry (Exodus 16:2-3).
God said He would rain bread from heaven; they should gather a day's portion each day, to test their obedience, and twice as much on the sixth day (Exodus 16:4-5).
Moses and Aaron told them their murmuring was against the Lord, who had heard it (Exodus 16:6-8).
The glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud (Exodus 16:10).
In the evening quails covered the camp; in the morning a fine flake-like substance (manna) lay on the ground (Exodus 16:13-15).
Each gathered an omer per person; what was kept till morning bred worms, except on the sabbath (Exodus 16:16-26).
Nature of God: He provides for His people's needs; He is patient and merciful despite their complaints; He tests obedience; He keeps the sabbath holy; He reveals His glory; He is faithful to His promises.
Give the complaint, God's provision and the rules, then attributes of God.