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1. Do you know what it means to be holy?
Holy means to be dedicated to God or set apart for God. God wanted Israel to be His holy people.

2. What are the two types of laws God gave the Israelites? Which ones do we follow today?       

1) Ritual laws showed Israelites how they were to be different from the nations around them.

2) Ethical laws told the Israelites how to behave and treat others. Today, we follow ethical rules.

3. Read Matthew 22:37-39. Why does God call us to be holy? Why does He call us to live a life set apart for Him?

4. Why did the Israelites stay in the desert for 40 years?
They did not trust that God would lead them into the Promised Land and God punished them with a 40-year time out. When Adam and Eve sinned, they had to leave the place God had for them, and the Israelites couldn’t enter the place God had for them because they had sinned.

5. What does it mean to fear God? To respect Him.

6. How can we show respect to God?
Read through the 10 Commandments (Exodus 20:3-17). Explain how each one shows respect to God.