Chapter 6- Abraham Flashcards
We enter into a covenant with god when we are___
Baptized
What was God’s covenant with Abraham?
He shall no longer be called Abram, his name shall be Abraham which means “Father of many nations”
Abraham was willing to _____ his son to God.
Sacrifice
A solemn agreement in which people make a promise is called a ______.
Covenant
Abraham was the first and greatest _______ of the Chosen people.
Patriarch
_____ was the wife of Abraham.
Sarah
______ was Abraham’s son, who carried on the covenant with God.
Isaac
We honor Abraham as the Father of _______.
Believers
God called Abraham to _____ and promised this land to his descendants.
Canaan
What are 4 promises God made to Abraham?
- He would have many descendants
- He promised him a son
- Promised him the land of Canaan
- That all nations would be blessed with him
Name two ways in which Isaac was like Jesus.
- He carried wood
2. Both accepted their will to be sacrificed.
What does true faith in God lead to?
True faith in God leads to complete trust in his goodness and prompt obedience to his call
What does it mean to sacrifice our wills?
It means that we say no to things that would harm us or other people and say yes to loving actions.
What is our covenant with God?
He promises to give us eternal life if we believing him and live according to those beliefs. In return we promise to renouncing in to believe in God and to live as Catholic Christians.
What was the beginning of our journey of faith?
Baptism.
