Chapter 4

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Salvation history

Question 2

When will Salvation history be completed?

Answer 2

at the end of the world

Question 3

the agreement between God and the people of Israel

Answer 3

covenant

Question 4

What is the covenant between God and the people of Israel in the Old Testament?

Answer 4

God promised to love and protect his people and in return they agreed to be loyal to him.

Question 5

What is the covenant between God and his people in the New Testament?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Where do we renew our covenant with God?

Answer 6

At every Mass the words of Consecration reminds us that it is a covenant made by the Blood of Christ.

Question 7

a title given to the founding fathers of the Jewish people in the Old Testament

Answer 7

patriarch

Question 8

Who are the three Old Testament patriarchs?

Answer 8

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

Question 9

What are God’s promises to Abraham?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham and Sarai’s name changed to Sarah?

Answer 10

as a sign of their new covenant with God

Question 11

Virtues of Abraham

Answer 11

faith
trust
obedience

Question 12

a person, place, or thing that took place before Jesus was born, but which foretold some event in Jesus’ life.

Answer 12

`prefigurement

Question 13

an example of prefigurement:

Answer 13

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

Question 14

the act of offering to God something that is dear to us

Answer 14

sacrifice

Question 15

whole, perfect offering, by way of fire

Answer 15

holocaust

Question 16

a promise invoking God’s name as witness

Answer 16

oath

Question 17

Why would God want a burnt offering?

Answer 17

a burnt offering is something that we give up entirely; we cannot take it back. It rises to heaven where God reigns.

Question 18

How does Isaac prefigure Christ?

Answer 18

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)

Question 19

What is an oath?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

new name for Jacob meaning “man who strives with God”

Answer 20

Israel

Question 21

God’s loving care for his people

Answer 21

Divine Providence

Question 22

Why was it important that Isaac not marry a Canaanite?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Jacob’s 12 sons

Answer 23

Reuben
Simeon
Levi
Judah
Zebulun
Isaachar
Benjamin
Naphtali
Asher
Dan
Gad
Joseph

Question 24

Why was Joseph the favorite son?

Answer 24

Joseph was the firstborn of Rachel, whom Israel loved best.

Question 25

What is jealousy?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Joseph preconfigures Jesus

Answer 26

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