Chapter 5

Question 1

What is Covenant?

Answer 1

Covenant explains the relationship between God and the People of Israel. A covenant is a solemn promise that signifies a total commitment of both sides.

Question 2

Covenant and Abraham

Answer 2

• it is described in the Book of Genesis
• God promised Abraham a land - known as the Promised Land
• God also promised that he would protect his people and reward and bless them
• God tested Abraham’s obedience by asking him to sacrifice his only son. At the time, sacrifice was seen as pleasing to God

Question 2

Sacrifice of Isaac

Answer 2

God tested Abraham’s obedience by asking him to offer up his only son as a sacrifice. In ancient times a sacrifice was seen as a way of pleasing God and confirming an agreement. To test Abraham’s faith in the covenant, God asked him to seal it with the blood of his son.

Question 3

Sold into Slavery

Answer 3

Joseph was his father’s favourite, so much so that his older brothers came to hate him. When they saw the opportunity, they sold Joseph to some passing traders who took him to Egypt where he lived as a slave. His brothers were not done with Joseph yet, even though they may have thought that they had seen the last of him.