- 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 blazing tree
B) A burning bush
C) A pillar of fire
D) A cloud of smoke
- 2. Who spoke to Moses from the burning bush?
A) An angel
B) God
C) Moses' father
D) The burning bush itself
- 3. What was the significance of the burning bush not being consumed?
A) Symbol of God's holy presence
B) Sign of a miracle
C) Indication of a famine
D) A sign of rain
- 4. In which book of the Bible is the burning bush found?
A) Leviticus
B) Numbers
C) Genesis
D) Exodus
- 5. What mission did God give to Moses at the burning bush?
A) To write a book
B) To lead the Israelites out of Egypt
C) To plant a garden
D) To build an altar
- 6. What did Moses ask God about His name?
A) Where are You from?
B) Why am I chosen?
C) What do You want?
D) What is Your name?
- 7. How did God identify Himself to Moses?
A) I am the Almighty
B) I AM WHO I AM
C) I am the Creator
D) I am the Lord of Hosts
- 8. What did God promise Moses about the land?
A) A land of trade
B) A land of comfort
C) A land of safety
D) A land flowing with milk and honey
- 9. What did God promise to do with Israel?
A) Protect them from enemies
B) Make them rulers
C) Bring them to a good land
D) Provide them wealth
- 10. What did God provide Moses to help him speak?
A) A scroll
B) A translator
C) His brother Aaron
D) A staff
- 11. Whom does God say He will harden against Moses?
A) Moses's heart
B) Aaron's heart
C) The people's hearts
D) Pharaoh's heart
- 12. What did Moses do after hearing God's command?
A) He built a new home
B) He returned to Egypt
C) He gathered the Israelites
D) He ran away
- 13. What was Moses' fear when approaching Pharaoh?
A) That he would be captured
B) That he would be rejected
C) That he would be killed
D) That Pharaoh would not listen
- 14. What was the first sign Moses was to show to Pharaoh?
A) Bringing darkness
B) Causing hail
C) Turning water to blood
D) His staff turning into a serpent
- 15. What did God say He would do in response to Israel's cries?
A) Punish Pharaoh
B) Make them rich
C) Deliver them from Egypt
D) Judge Egypt
- 16. How did the voice from the burning bush first call Moses?
A) Hear me, Moses!
B) Moses, Moses!
C) Moses, my servant!
D) Come here, Moses!
- 17. What type of narrative is the story of the Burning Bush?
A) Proverb
B) Parable
C) Prophecy
D) Theophany
- 18. What does God signify by saying 'I AM'?
A) Eternal existence
B) Temporal authority
C) Human knowledge
D) Divine providence
- 19. Where did the event of the burning bush occur?
A) Mount Moriah
B) Mount Horeh
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) Moses
C) Seneh
D) Yahweh
- 21. What is the significance of the name 'seneh' in relation to Mount Sinai?
A) It means 'holy place'
B) It refers to a type of tree
C) It means 'place of fire'
D) It may be a deliberate pun on Sinai
- 22. What was Moses doing when the burning bush event occurred?
A) Leading the Israelites
B) Praying on Mount Sinai
C) Grazing Jethro's flocks
D) Traveling to Egypt
- 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) Dictamnus albus.
C) Burning bush.
D) Holy bush.
- 25. What is the name of the work of Kabbalah that suggests the burning bush was a hint of God's protection?
A) The Torah.
B) The Bible.
C) The Quran.
D) The Zohar.
- 26. When is the feast day of the Unburnt Bush icon held in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
A) 4 September
B) 15 August
C) 25 December
D) 7 November
- 27. In what year did the Huguenots first adopt the burning bush as a symbol?
A) 1583
B) 1650
C) 1700
D) 1600
- 28. Which church's symbol is based on the burning bush and uses the motto 'Burning but flourishing'?
A) Presbyterian Church in Ireland
B) Presbyterian Church in New Zealand
C) Presbyterian Church in Canada
D) Presbyterian Church in Australia
- 29. Which of the following churches uses the burning bush as its symbol?
A) Presbyterian Church in India
B) Presbyterian Church in Brazil
C) Presbyterian Church in Japan
D) Presbyterian Church in Russia
- 30. Which of the following is not a church that uses the burning bush as a symbol?
A) Presbyterian Church in Malaysia
B) Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
C) Presbyterian Church in Brazil
D) Presbyterian Church in Japan
- 31. According to the Qur’an, where did Moses (Musa) observe a fire during his travel?
A) In Egypt
B) Near the Tur
C) In the Valley of Tuwa
D) In the Valley of Shu'ayb
- 32. What is the sacred valley where God called out to Moses from a tree called in the Qur’an?
A) Mount Sinai
B) Al-Buq‘ah Al-Mubārakah
C) Mount Horeb
D) Valley of Jethro
- 33. In the Baháʼí Faith, who is believed to now speak directly to humanity through the Revelation?
A) Jesus
B) Muhammad
C) Bahá’u’lláh
D) Moses
- 34. What did some Rastafari believe the Burning Bush represented?
A) A sacred tree
B) Cannabis
C) A divine message
D) A holy fire
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