7 Flashcards
Who were Isaac’s two sons?
Esau and Jacob
What was the significance of the birthright in Isaac’s family?
Higher rank in the family and larger inheritance
Who did God tell Isaac’s wife, Rebekah, was the chosen one?
Jacob
What role was Jacob destined to play in the life of his people?
A special role as God’s chosen one
What did Jacob persuade Esau to do?
Sell his birthright
How did Jacob and Rebekah deceive Isaac?
Jacob pretended to be Esau
True or False: God was pleased with Jacob’s deception.
False
What did Esau want to do to Jacob after losing his birthright?
Kill him
Where did Rebekah send Jacob to escape Esau?
To live with his uncle Laban in Haran
What did Jacob dream about on his way to Haran?
God renewed the promises made to Abraham
Who did Jacob fall in love with?
Rachel
How long did Jacob agree to work for Laban to marry Rachel?
Seven years
Who did Jacob marry first instead of Rachel?
Leah
How many years did Jacob work to marry Rachel after Leah?
Another seven years
What happened when Jacob stopped to pray while traveling?
He wrestled with a stranger until dawn
What name was given to Jacob after wrestling with the stranger?
Israel
What would the Chosen People later be known as?
The Israelites
What does the Sacrament of Baptism mark a person as?
Chosen by God to be his child and a member of his Church
What is given to us through Baptism?
New life in Jesus Christ
Fill in the blank: The _______ seals the grace that we receive in Baptism.
Boring out catalin an earn
What does Baptism enable us to do?
Share in Jesus’ mission
