The Jewish Calendar is based on the cycle of the...

• sun

• moon

What was required of the people for the 3 annual pilgrim festivals?

• Send a sacrifice in their place.

• Stay at home to offer sacrifices.

• To Journey to Jerusalem.

• Leave their families at home.

The Passover celebrates...

• The deliverance of Israel from Egypt.

• Calling of the people to repent and renew their commitment to the Lord.

• Forgiveness of sins.

• God's deliverance of his people during their time in Persia.

What is the primary Passover symbol?

• yeast

• doorposts

• lamb

• unleavened bread

What 2 other feasts are celebrated in the same month as Passover?

• Feast of Unleavened Bread

• Feast of the Firstfruits

• Feast of Trumpets

• Day of Atonement

Why is yeast cleansed from the house during the days leading up to these feasts?

• Yeast was sinful.

• Yeast symbolized sin & its power to expand, permeate, & destroy.

• Yeast was not available to use.

• Israelite's wouldn't have time to use it every year.

Shavuot celebrates the ...

• Wheat Harvest

• The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai

• Angel of death passing over the Hebrews homes.

• The exodus of God's people from Egypt.

Why was the story of Ruth read at Shavuot?

• The story relates to the rich.

• The story relates to the poor, widowed alien.

• Shavuot shows concern for the poor, aliens, fatherless, & widows.

• To show God's deliverance of the Israelite's.

What is the Hebrew Name for Passover?

• Pesach

• Shavuot

• Sukkot

What is the Hebrew Name for Feast of Weeks?

• Pesach

• Sukkot

• Shavuot