Chapter 5 - 6 Flashcards

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1
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Why did Abraham send his servant to Mesopotamia?

A

To find a wife for Isaac

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2
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What did Abram’s wife suggest for him to do - - to help speed up fulfilling God’s covenant with him?

A

To take a second wife

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3
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What is an external sign of God’s covenant with Abram?

A

Circumcision

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4
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Why is Joseph Jacob’s favorite son?

A

Joseph is Rachel’s son

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5
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What is the name of Abram’s two brother’s?

A

Nahor and Haran

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6
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What position did Joseph achieve when he was taken to Egypt?

A

Prime Minister

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7
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Why did Jacob trick his father into thinking he was Esau?

A

To get his blessing

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8
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What can you tell me about Jacob’s wives - Rachel and Leah?

A

They were sisters

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9
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When did God first appear to Abram?

How old was he?

A

In his 70’s

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10
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Why was Rachel frustrated in her marriage?

A

She was no able to have children

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11
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Describe the reunion between Jacob and Esau?

A

Peaceful

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12
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Where did Joseph go when he was sold into slavery by his brothers?

A

Egypt

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13
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What is the birthplace of Jacob and Esau and is the home of Isaac?

A

Canaan

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14
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Who was Jacob the favorite son of?

A

Rebekah

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15
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Who was the son of Abraham - - and was tricked by Jacob?

A

Isaac

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16
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Where did Isaac and Jacob’s wives come from - - known as Land of Faithful People?

A

Mesopotamia

17
Q

What is Joseph’s Egyptian name?

A

Israel

18
Q

Who tried to convince his brother NOT to kill Joseph?

A

Reuben

19
Q

What is the name of Isaac’s wife?

A

Rebekah

20
Q

What is the name of the favorite son of Jacob?

A

Joseph

21
Q

What is the name of Jacob’s favorite wife?

A

Rachel

22
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What is the name of Jacob’s uncle?

A

Laban

23
Q

What is the the name of the woman Jacob was tricked into marrying?

A

Leah

24
Q

What is the name of the man who had 12 sons?

A

Jacob

25
Q

What is the name of the twin brother Jacob - his birth rites were stolen from him?

A

Esau

26
Q

What does the name “Abraham” mean?

A

Father of multitudes

27
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What does the name “Sarah” mean?

A

Queen or Princess

28
Q

What does the name “Isaac” mean?

A

He laughs

29
Q

What are the 2 reasons Jacob’s mother send him out of Canaan?

A

1) . So Esua would not kill him

2) . To find him a wife

30
Q

What did Joseph predict while serving as Prime Minister under Pharaoh in Egypt?

A

7 years of plenty and 7 years of famine

31
Q

What are the three promises that God made with Abraham?

A

1) . Land and a nation
2) . Kingship and a family
3) . Blessing for all nations

32
Q

Explain the original plan that Joseph’s brother had to kill him - - how did it change?

A
  • Kill him and then blame it on a wild beast
  • Reuben talks them out of killing him - and just throwing him in a ditch - Reuben plans to return to get him out later
  • Sell him into slavery - - 1. Get rid of him 2. Make money
33
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What are the three similarities between the sacrifice of Isaac and Jesus Christ?

A

Both were offered by their Father as a sacrifice
Both sons were obedient to their father’s request
Both had to carry the supplies for their own sacrifice