Chapter 4 Flashcards
The events in human history that have been especially connected with the salvation of mankind. The preparation of the world for the coming of Christ.
Salvation history
When will Salvation history be completed?
at the end of the world
the agreement between God and the people of Israel
covenant
What is the covenant between God and the people of Israel in the Old Testament?
God promised to love and protect his people and in return they agreed to be loyal to him.
What is the covenant between God and his people in the New Testament?
God promises to free us from our sins and bring us to heaven. In return we agree to give up our sins, be baptized, and follow the teachings of Christ and the Church.
Where do we renew our covenant with God?
At every Mass the words of Consecration reminds us that it is a covenant made by the Blood of Christ.
a title given to the founding fathers of the Jewish people in the Old Testament
patriarch
Who are the three Old Testament patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
What are God’s promises to Abraham?
Numerous descendants to become a great nation
the Promised Land in which to live
Great blessings to be given to all people through his descendants
Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham and Sarai’s name changed to Sarah?
as a sign of their new covenant with God
Virtues of Abraham
faith
trust
obedience
a person, place, or thing that took place before Jesus was born, but which foretold some event in Jesus’ life.
`prefigurement
an example of prefigurement:
when God gave bread to his people when they were in the desert during the Exodus prefigured the day Jesus would give his people the Bread of Life, the Holy Eucharist
the act of offering to God something that is dear to us
sacrifice
whole, perfect offering, by way of fire
holocaust
a promise invoking God’s name as witness
oath
Why would God want a burnt offering?
a burnt offering is something that we give up entirely; we cannot take it back. It rises to heaven where God reigns.
How does Isaac prefigure Christ?
only begotten son is sacrificed
the son carried the wood for the sacrifice
the son is the lamb of the sacrifice
the son rose from the sacrifice
through sacrifice the blessing of eternal life is shared
location of sacrifice (Mountain of Moriah – Calvary is on the plains of Moriah)
What is an oath?
a promise
invoke God’s name as a witness of our commitment to keep the promise we have made
an appeal for his help to keep us faithful to that promise, since he is greater and more powerful than we are
new name for Jacob meaning “man who strives with God”
Israel
God’s loving care for his people
Divine Providence
Why was it important that Isaac not marry a Canaanite?
the Canaanites worshipped different gods and Abraham wanted a wife for his son who would worship the God who had made the promise to him and his descendants
Jacob’s 12 sons
Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Zebulun Isaachar Benjamin Naphtali Asher Dan Gad Joseph
Why was Joseph the favorite son?
Joseph was the firstborn of Rachel, whom Israel loved best.
What is jealousy?
a vice which causes one to hate in his heart. If left alone and fostered, it can lead to acts of violence. Cain and Abel
Joseph preconfigures Jesus
rejected by his own people sold for pieces of silver life of service innocent, though found guilty saved people, gave what was needed for a happy life forgave others
