A-B Flashcards
Who are the first two patriarchs of the Old Testament?
Abraham and Isaac
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
To give his family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan
What is referred to as the Promised Land?
Canaan
Who is the son of Abraham that God promised to maintain the covenant with?
Isaac
What test did God give to Abraham?
To sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering
What prevented Abraham from sacrificing Isaac?
An angel of the Lord appeared and told him to spare Isaac
From whom do Jews claim descent?
Isaac
From whom do Arabs claim descent?
Ishmael, Abraham’s other son
What does Abraham’s devotion to God make him a model of?
Faith
What is ‘the bosom of Abraham’ commonly referred to in poetry?
The peace of heaven
Fill in the blank: The first woman created from Adam’s rib is _______.
[Eve]
How did God create Adam?
God created Adam by breathing life into ‘the dust of the ground.’
How was Eve created?
Eve was created from Adam’s rib.
What tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
The Serpent (Satan) tempted Eve.
What happened after Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit?
They became aware and ashamed of their nakedness.
What were the specific consequences for Eve and Adam?
Eve would suffer in childbirth, and Adam would have to earn his livelihood by the sweat of his brow.
What did God say about death as a consequence?
‘Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.’
Who were the children of Adam and Eve?
Their sons were Cain, Abel, and then Seth.
What is referred to as the Fall of Man?
Adam and Eve’s sin and their consequent loss of God’s grace and the enjoyment of Paradise.
What do the terms Alpha and Omega signify?
The beginning and the end
In the Greek alphabet, alpha is the first letter and omega is the last.
In which book of the Bible does God refer to Himself as Alpha and Omega?
The Book of Revelation
This phrase emphasizes God’s eternal nature.
What does the phrase ‘I am Alpha and Omega’ imply about God?
God remains from the beginning to the end of time
Fill in the blank: In the Greek alphabet, alpha is the _______ letter.
first
Fill in the blank: In the Greek alphabet, omega is the _______ letter.
last