Lesson 1:
The Slavery in Egypt & the Call of Moses
Module 3. The Period of the Exodus } Timeline: Year 1876 - 1406 BC } Exodus 1 - 40
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
After Joseph’s generation passed, Israel’s favor in Egypt turned into oppression. A new Pharaoh, “who did not know Joseph” (Ex 1:8), feared Israel’s growth and enslaved them. For centuries, Israel groaned under harsh bondage — yet God heard their cry.
The calling of Moses at the burning bush is a pivotal moment: God reveals Himself not just as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but as the living “I AM” who delivers His people. This lesson sets the stage for the greatest redemptive event of the Old Testament — the Exodus — and highlights how God raises leaders to bring freedom when His people cry out.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
2298 AM – Israel enters Egypt |---- 2369 AM – Beginning of slavery ----| 2449 AM – Call of Moses
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Settlement & Growth in Egypt
(Genesis 46–50)
1876–c. 1700 BC -
1526 BC — Birth of Moses
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1486 BC — Moses flees to Midian (age 40)
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1446 BC — Call of Moses & the Exodus
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1406 BC — Israel at the plains of Moab, ready to enter Canaan
World History
1800–1600 BC – Egyptian Middle Kingdom |---- 1570 BC – Rise of New Kingdom Pharaohs
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the historical background that led to Israel’s slavery in Egypt.
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Explore the divine calling of Moses and the revelation of God’s name.
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Reflect on God’s compassion in hearing His people’s cry and acting in redemption.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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Slavery was real history, not symbolic: Israel’s bondage was not merely “spiritual language,” but actual forced labor, reflecting God’s ability to redeem from tangible oppression.
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God’s Name “I AM” is covenantal: Exodus 3:14 (Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh) doesn’t mean God is vague — it proclaims His eternal existence, unchanging nature, and abiding presence.
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Moses was not chosen for strength: His weakness, doubts, and fear (Ex 3–4) show that God equips the called, not the qualified.
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Deliverance begins with revelation: Redemption starts when God reveals Himself as the God who sees, hears, and comes down to save (Ex 3:7–8).
✅ Correct teaching: The call of Moses reveals God as Redeemer and Covenant Keeper, ensuring that His promises cannot be buried by oppression.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Avadim – “Slaves”: Reflects Israel’s condition of forced labor under Pharaoh (Ex 1:13).
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Sneh – “Bush”: The burning bush, symbol of God’s holy presence (Ex 3:2).
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Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh – “I AM WHO I AM”: God’s self-revelation (Ex 3:14).
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Pharaoh – Title for Egypt’s ruler, hardened in pride against God’s will.
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Goel – “Redeemer”: The one who rescues or delivers, fulfilled in God’s redemption of Israel.
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Mosheh – “Moses”: Meaning “drawn out,” foreshadowing his mission to draw Israel out of slavery.
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Shevi – “Captivity”: A word often tied to oppression, pointing to God’s power to deliver.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Exodus 1:13–14 – Harsh bondage of the Israelites.
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Exodus 3:7 – God sees Israel’s affliction and hears their cry.
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Exodus 3:10 – God calls Moses to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel out.
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Map: Egypt, Goshen, Midian — tracing Moses’ path from palace to wilderness.
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Illustration: The Burning Bush (Ex 3).
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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Why did Pharaoh enslave the Israelites, and how did this fit into God’s larger plan?
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How does the burning bush reveal God’s holiness and presence?
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What does God’s name “I AM WHO I AM” teach us about His nature?
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Why did God choose Moses despite his fear and weakness?
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How does this lesson foreshadow the ultimate redemption found in Christ?
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Lesson 2:
The Plagues and the Liberation of the People
Module 3. The Period of the Exodus } Timeline: Year 1526–1446 BC } Exodus 1 - 40
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
The Exodus marks the birth of Israel as a nation under God’s direct covenant. The ten plagues
were not random disasters; they were divine judgments striking at the very heart of Egypt’s religion, politics, and economy. Each plague dismantled the supposed power of Egyptian gods — from the Nile (Hapi) to the sun (Ra). The final plague, the death of the firstborn, highlighted the seriousness of sin and the necessity of redemption through the blood of the lamb.
For Israel, this was not only liberation from physical slavery, but also a revelation of the God who redeems and rules history. The Exodus became the defining act of salvation in the Old Testament, prefiguring the cross of Christ.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
2449 AM – The Plagues of Egypt ----| Exodus: Israel leaves Egypt (1446 BC)
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(Genesis 46–50)
1876–c. 1700 BC -
Bondage & Cry for Deliverance
(Exodus 1–2)
c. 1700–1526 BC -
Moses: Preparation & Calling
(Exodus 2–4)
1526–1446 BC -
Redemption & Wilderness Formation
(Exodus–Deuteronomy)
1446–1406 BC
World History
1500 BC – Egyptian New Kingdom ----| Pharaohs expand empire (18th Dynasty)
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the purpose of the plagues as divine judgment against Egypt’s gods and Pharaoh’s pride.
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Explore the meaning of the Passover as the foundation of Israel’s redemption.
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Reflect on God’s faithfulness in delivering His people and its parallel with Christ’s work of redemption.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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The plagues were not coincidences: They were supernatural acts with theological purpose — “so that you may know that I am the LORD” (Ex 7:17).
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Egypt’s gods were powerless: Every plague exposed their impotence — the Nile god (blood), frog goddess Heket (frogs), Ra (darkness).
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The Exodus date is reliable: Based on 1 Kings 6:1, the Exodus occurred around 1446 BC, not a mythical late date.
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Passover points to Christ: The lamb’s blood on the doorposts foreshadows the blood of Jesus, “our Passover Lamb” (1 Cor 5:7).
✅ Correct teaching: The plagues are both judgment on Egypt and salvation for Israel — showing that redemption comes only through God’s covenant and the blood of the lamb.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Makkah – “Plague/strike”: God’s blows against Egypt (Ex 9:14).
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Pesach – “Passover”: Deliverance through the blood of the lamb (Ex 12:13).
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YHWH – “The LORD”: Revealed as the supreme Redeemer in the plagues.
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Bekhor – “Firstborn”: Judgment on Egypt’s pride and strength (Ex 12:29).
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Zevach – “Sacrifice”: The lamb offered for deliverance (Ex 12:27).
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Ga’al – “Redeem”: God’s act of liberation (Ex 6:6).
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Mitzrayim – “Egypt”: Symbol of slavery and oppression.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Exodus 7:17 – The Nile struck, showing the LORD’s supremacy.
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Exodus 9:16 – God raised Pharaoh to display His power and proclaim His name.
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Exodus 12:31 – Pharaoh concedes and releases Israel.
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Chart of the 10 Plagues with their corresponding Egyptian deities.
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Map of the Exodus route from Goshen to the Red Sea.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What was God’s purpose in sending the plagues upon Egypt?
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How did each plague expose the weakness of Egypt’s gods?
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What is the theological meaning of the Passover, and how does it connect to Christ?
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Why is the dating of the Exodus (around 1446 BC) significant for biblical history?
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What does the death of the firstborn teach about judgment, redemption, and God’s deliverance?
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Lesson 3:
Red Sea Crossing & Giving of the Law
Module 3. The Period of the Exodus } Timeline: Year 1526–1446 BC } Exodus 1 - 40
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
Two foundational moments in Israel’s identity come together in this lesson:
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The Red Sea Crossing: the climactic act of deliverance where God defeats Egypt and secures Israel’s freedom.
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The Giving of the Law: the covenant at Mount Sinai where God reveals His will and forms Israel into His holy nation.
The Red Sea represents redemption by power, while Sinai represents direction by covenant. Together, they illustrate that freedom is not lawlessness, but a call into relationship with God.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
2449 AM – Red Sea Crossing ----| 2449 AM – Giving of the Law at Sinai (1446 BC)
World History
1500 BC – Egyptian New Kingdom Expansion ----| 1450 BC – Height of Egyptian Power
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the Red Sea Crossing as a decisive act of God’s salvation and judgment.
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Explore the meaning of the Ten Commandments as the foundation of God’s covenant with Israel.
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Reflect on the connection between liberation and covenant: God delivers His people in order to shape them into a holy nation.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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The Red Sea was not a shallow swamp: The text is clear — walls of water stood on both sides (Ex 14:21–22). Naturalistic explanations undermine the miracle and the glory given to God.
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The Ten Commandments are not optional ethics: They are covenant stipulations rooted in God’s redemption (Ex 20:2 — “I am the LORD who brought you out…”). Obedience flows from salvation.
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The Law was never given as a ladder to heaven: It was given as covenant instruction for a redeemed people — pointing forward to Christ, who fulfills the Law.
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God’s covenant is relational: “You shall be my treasured possession” (Ex 19:5). The Law reveals God’s character and His call to holiness.
✅ Correct teaching: Redemption and covenant go hand in hand — God saves, then instructs, shaping His people into a holy nation.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Yam Suf – “Red Sea”: Literally “Sea of Reeds,” but context shows a vast body of water miraculously parted.
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Chok – “Statute/Decree”: Binding instructions from God (Ex 20).
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Torah – “Law/Instruction”: God’s covenantal guidance for His people.
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Berit – “Covenant”: The binding relationship established at Sinai.
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Mitzvah – “Commandment”: Refers specifically to the Ten Commandments.
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Edut – “Testimony”: The commandments are a testimony of God’s covenant relationship.
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Shalom – “Peace”: The intended outcome of obedience to God’s Law.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Exodus 14:21–22 – The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea.
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Exodus 19:5 – Israel called to be God’s treasured possession.
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Exodus 20:1–2 – The Law begins with God’s act of redemption.
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Illustration: The Red Sea crossing with Israel safe and Egypt destroyed.
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Sinai Scene: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments amid thunder and fire.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What does the Red Sea crossing teach us about God’s power to save and judge?
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Why is it important that the Ten Commandments begin with God’s redemption (Ex 20:2)?
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How does the covenant at Sinai shape Israel’s identity as a nation?
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In what ways does the Law reveal God’s character and holiness?
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How do the Red Sea and Sinai together point to Christ and the New Covenant?
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Lesson 4:
The Tabernacle - God's Presence in the Desert
Module 3. The Period of the Exodus } Timeline: Year 1446–1406 BC } Exodus 1 - 40
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
After the Exodus and the covenant at Sinai, God’s next act was astonishing: He commanded Israel to build a dwelling place — the Tabernacle (Mishkan). This portable sanctuary became the visible symbol that God was dwelling in the midst of His people.
At the heart of Israel’s wilderness life was not merely survival, but worship. The Tabernacle housed the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the menorah, and became the center of sacrifice, forgiveness, and communion with God. The glory of the Lord (Shekinah) filled the Tabernacle, showing that God Himself had chosen to walk with His people. This lesson also ties into the biblical feasts, which structured Israel’s calendar and reminded them of redemption, provision, repentance, and God’s covenantal faithfulness.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
2449 AM – Tabernacle Constructed ----| 2489 AM – Life in the Desert
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1446 BC – Israel arrives at Mount Sinai
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1446 BC – Tabernacle instructions given
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1446 BC – Golden Calf incident
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1446 BC – Covenant renewed
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1446–1445 BC – Tabernacle constructed
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1445 BC – Tabernacle erected; Glory fills it
World History
1450 BC – Egyptian New Kingdom dominance ----| 1400 BC – Canaanite city-states thrive
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the Tabernacle as the dwelling place of God’s presence among Israel.
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Explore the symbolism of its sacred elements (Ark, Altar, Menorah) and priestly service.
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Reflect on how God’s presence guided Israel in the wilderness and how it points forward to Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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The Tabernacle was not just ritual: It was the visible assurance that God Himself dwelt among His redeemed people (Ex 25:8).
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Sacrifices were not “pagan carryovers”: They were covenantal symbols pointing to Christ, the ultimate sacrifice (Heb 9:11–14).
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The feasts were not merely agricultural festivals: They were prophetic markers of God’s redemptive plan, fulfilled in Messiah (Pesach → Christ’s death; Shavuot → Pentecost; Succot → God dwelling with His people).
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God’s presence is the true center of Israel’s life: The cloud by day and fire by night revealed His guidance, not human leadership alone.
✅ Correct teaching: The Tabernacle is a prototype of God’s presence — fulfilled in Jesus (“the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us,” John 1:14) and in the Church as His dwelling place through the Spirit.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Mishkan – “Tabernacle”: Dwelling place of God (Ex 25:9).
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Shekinah – “Glory of God”: The visible manifestation of God’s presence (Ex 40:34).
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Aron HaBrit – “Ark of the Covenant”: Symbol of God’s throne and covenant law.
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Menorah – “Lampstand”: Light of God’s presence within the holy place.
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Kohen – “Priest”: Mediator serving in the Tabernacle.
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Korban – “Sacrifice/Offering”: Expression of worship and atonement.
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Berit – “Covenant”: God’s binding promise renewed in the Tabernacle.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Exodus 25:8 – “Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.”
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Exodus 29:45–46 – God dwelling in the midst of Israel as their Redeemer.
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Exodus 40:34 – The glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle.
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Diagram of the Tabernacle layout with its elements (Ark, Altar, Menorah).
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Map of Israel’s wilderness journey, showing the Tabernacle at the camp’s center.
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Chart of the 7 Biblical Feasts (Pesach, Matzot, Bikurim, Shavuot, Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, Succot).
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What was the primary purpose of the Tabernacle in Israel’s wilderness journey?
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How did the Ark of the Covenant symbolize God’s throne and covenant presence?
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What do the biblical feasts teach about God’s redemption and provision?
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How did the Shekinah (God’s glory) guide and protect Israel in the desert?
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In what way does the Tabernacle foreshadow Christ and the believer’s life today?
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