What does Leviticus mean? What was the purpose of the laws God gave to Israel in Leviticus? What did some of the Levitical laws cover? What is the Book of Numbers called in Hebrew tradition? Why didn't Israel go straight into the Promised Land? Who were Caleb & Joshua? What was Israel's punishment for refusing to believe that Canaan could be conquered with God's help? Why was Moses never to be allowed in the Promised Land? What does Deuteronomy mean, literally?  

1. Having to do with priests

What does Leviticus mean?

2. To keep the nation holy & remind them of their unique relationship with God

What was the purpose of the laws God gave to Israel in Leviticus?

3. They covered rules for forbidden food, relationships with other people to keep them pure & holy, & atonement for sins.

What did some of the Levitical laws cover?

4. In the Wilderness

What is the Book of Numbers called in Hebrew tradition?

5. They sent spies & were scared of the inhabitants, who were the strong descendants of Anak. They did not trust God.

Why didn't Israel go straight into the Promised Land?

6. They were the only two spies who believed when God said that Israel could conquer Canaan.

Who were Caleb & Joshua?

7. Wandering in the desert for 40 years

What was Israel's punishment for refusing to believe that Canaan could be conquered with God's help?

8. Because he became angry with God & did not follow God's instructions for getting water from the rock.

Why was Moses never to be allowed in the Promised Land?

9. Second Law

What does Deuteronomy mean, literally?