1. After Joshua and Caleb returned from spying out the promised land, what did they tell the people not to do?

2. What was the purpose of the tassels on their garments?

1. Why were the people weeping in their tents in chapter 11?

2. Why do you think Miriam, though healed, was put outside the camp for seven days?

1. What were the age restrictions placed on the service of the Levites?

2. What did Moses say whenever the cloud moved and the people moved out?

1. Why do you think God told Moses how Aaron was to bless the people?

2. What would you say characterized the gifts of the twelve leaders who brought gifts and offerings for the dedication of the altar?

1. How specific were the assignments given to those responsible for taking care of the tabernacle and its contents?

2. Why do you think God provided Moses with such detailed instructions?

1. Were the people able to set up their tents wherever they wanted to establish their camp?

2. Why do you think they were directed to set up by family/tribe?

1. Who was counted in the census?

2. What tribe was not to be counted in the census?

1. List two of the benefits the children of Israel would experience for obeying God?

2. Were there consequences for disobeying God? If so, name two of them.

1. Is the law of retaliation contained in this passage about personal vengeance or public justice?

2. This passage contains instructions for a sabbath year in which the children of Israel were to allow the land to rest - they were not to plant or harvest. If they obeyed this instruction, how would they be provided for during that year?

1. What type of offering did God not accept?

2. How many feasts or holy convocations are listed in this passage?