The Burning Bush

The Burning Bush - Quiz

1. The Burning Bush, a remarkable biblical symbol found in the Book of Exodus, represents a transformative encounter between God and Moses, demonstrating the divine's ability to reveal itself in unexpected ways. Located on the slopes of Mount Horeb, this extraordinary bush burned with fire yet was not consumed, capturing Moses' attention as he wandered through the wilderness after fleeing Egypt. As he approached, God called to him from the flames, instructing him to remove his sandals, for he was standing on holy ground. This moment marked the beginning of Moses' mission to lead the Israelites out of slavery, signifying not only God's presence but also His purpose and plan for His people. The Burning Bush symbolizes God's holiness, His active engagement in the world, and the call to recognize and respond to the sacred moments that disrupt the ordinary flow of life.

What did Moses see at Mount Horeb?

A) A cloud of smoke
B) A burning bush
C) A blazing tree
D) A pillar of fire

2. Who spoke to Moses from the burning bush?

A) An angel
B) The burning bush itself
C) God
D) Moses' father

3. What was the significance of the burning bush not being consumed?

A) Sign of a miracle
B) Indication of a famine
C) Symbol of God's holy presence
D) A sign of rain

4. In which book of the Bible is the burning bush found?

A) Exodus
B) Leviticus
C) Numbers
D) Genesis

5. What mission did God give to Moses at the burning bush?

A) To lead the Israelites out of Egypt
B) To plant a garden
C) To build an altar
D) To write a book

6. What did Moses ask God about His name?

A) What do You want?
B) Where are You from?
C) Why am I chosen?
D) What is Your name?

7. How did God identify Himself to Moses?

A) I am the Lord of Hosts
B) I am the Creator
C) I am the Almighty
D) I AM WHO I AM

8. What did God promise Moses about the land?

A) A land of safety
B) A land flowing with milk and honey
C) A land of comfort
D) A land of trade

9. What did God promise to do with Israel?

A) Make them rulers
B) Protect them from enemies
C) Provide them wealth
D) Bring them to a good land

10. What did God provide Moses to help him speak?

A) A translator
B) A staff
C) A scroll
D) His brother Aaron

11. Whom does God say He will harden against Moses?

A) Aaron's heart
B) The people's hearts
C) Moses's heart
D) Pharaoh's heart

12. What did Moses do after hearing God's command?

A) He returned to Egypt
B) He ran away
C) He gathered the Israelites
D) He built a new home

13. What was Moses' fear when approaching Pharaoh?

A) That he would be killed
B) That he would be rejected
C) That he would be captured
D) That Pharaoh would not listen

14. What was the first sign Moses was to show to Pharaoh?

A) Bringing darkness
B) His staff turning into a serpent
C) Causing hail
D) Turning water to blood

15. What did God say He would do in response to Israel's cries?

A) Make them rich
B) Deliver them from Egypt
C) Punish Pharaoh
D) Judge Egypt

16. How did the voice from the burning bush first call Moses?

A) Come here, Moses!
B) Moses, my servant!
C) Moses, Moses!
D) Hear me, Moses!

17. What type of narrative is the story of the Burning Bush?

A) Prophecy
B) Theophany
C) Parable
D) Proverb

18. What does God signify by saying 'I AM'?

A) Temporal authority
B) Human knowledge
C) Eternal existence
D) Divine providence

19. Where did the event of the burning bush occur?

A) Mount Horeh
B) Mount Moriah
C) Mount Zion
D) Mount Sinai

20. What is the Hebrew word for bush used in the narrative of the burning bush?

A) Sina
B) Seneh
C) Yahweh
D) Moses

21. What is the significance of the name 'seneh' in relation to Mount Sinai?

A) It may be a deliberate pun on Sinai
B) It means 'place of fire'
C) It means 'holy place'
D) It refers to a type of tree

22. What was Moses doing when the burning bush event occurred?

A) Leading the Israelites
B) Praying on Mount Sinai
C) Traveling to Egypt
D) Grazing Jethro's flocks

23. Which mountain is currently identified as Mount Sinai by popular tradition and guidebooks?

A) Mount Serbal.
B) Jebel Musa.
C) Mount Sinai.
D) Mount Saint Catherine.

24. What is the scientific name of the bush believed to be the original burning bush at Saint Catherine's Monastery?

A) Rubus sanctus.
B) Holy bush.
C) Burning bush.
D) Dictamnus albus.

25. What is the name of the work of Kabbalah that suggests the burning bush was a hint of God's protection?

A) The Zohar.
B) The Quran.
C) The Torah.
D) The Bible.

26. When is the feast day of the Unburnt Bush icon held in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

A) 15 August
B) 25 December
C) 7 November
D) 4 September

27. In what year did the Huguenots first adopt the burning bush as a symbol?

A) 1600
B) 1583
C) 1650
D) 1700

28. Which church's symbol is based on the burning bush and uses the motto 'Burning but flourishing'?

A) Presbyterian Church in Canada
B) Presbyterian Church in New Zealand
C) Presbyterian Church in Australia
D) Presbyterian Church in Ireland

29. Which of the following churches uses the burning bush as its symbol?

A) Presbyterian Church in Brazil
B) Presbyterian Church in India
C) Presbyterian Church in Russia
D) Presbyterian Church in Japan

30. Which of the following is not a church that uses the burning bush as a symbol?

A) Presbyterian Church in Japan
B) Presbyterian Church in Brazil
C) Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
D) Presbyterian Church in Malaysia

31. According to the Qur’an, where did Moses (Musa) observe a fire during his travel?

A) Near the Tur
B) In the Valley of Tuwa
C) In the Valley of Shu'ayb
D) In Egypt

32. What is the sacred valley where God called out to Moses from a tree called in the Qur’an?

A) Valley of Jethro
B) Mount Sinai
C) Al-Buq‘ah Al-Mubārakah
D) Mount Horeb

33. In the Baháʼí Faith, who is believed to now speak directly to humanity through the Revelation?

A) Bahá’u’lláh
B) Jesus
C) Muhammad
D) Moses

34. What did some Rastafari believe the Burning Bush represented?

A) A holy fire
B) A sacred tree
C) A divine message
D) Cannabis

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