Abraham + Covenant

Question 1

Definition/ description

Answer 1

• Covenant happened in Canaan.
• God promised to make Abraham the father of nations.
• Abraham had to sacrifice things such as leaving his home.
• Covenant was seen sealed through circumcision of Jewish boys, including himself.
• Birth of Issac (his son) is seen as a gift from God and start of the Covenant.

Question 2

Why is it important?

Answer 2

• Abraham is seen as the, ‘father’ of nations.
• Shows obedience to God.
• Shows strength of faith.
• Starts the idea of the, ‘ Promise Land’

Question 3

Symbolism of elements/ action

Answer 3

• Abraham’s sacrifices represents complete faith in God.
• Abraham passed God’s test that shows Jews are able to face challenges.
• ‘Promise Land’ is a gift from God.
• Circumcision represents the union of all children of Israel forever.

Question 4

Influences believers.

Answer 4

• Abraham was given a test by God, he didn’t not question him instead he trusts God and does what he tells him to.
• All males in the Jewish family are circumcised.
• Jewish people are influenced to return back to Israel, ‘Promise Land’

Question 5

Teachings

Answer 5

• “I will make you into a great nation”

- God blesses Abraham to be the father of all nations.