Chapter 7- The Chosen People Flashcards
Who were Isaac’s sons?
Jacob and Esau
Who was Issac’s wife?
Rebekah
Why were Rebekah and Jacob able to trick Isaac?
Isaac was blind.
How was Jacob disguised?
Jacob wore Esau’s clothes to smell like Isaac.
Where did Rebekah send Jacob?
To Haran to stay with her brother Laban
Who did Jacob wrestle with?
A messenger of God.
What was Jacob’s name changed to?
Israel
What were God’s chosen people called?
the Israelites
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
What were his sons called?
The tribes of Israel
Why was the birthright of special importance in Isaac’s family?
The son with the birthright would receive his fathers special blessing and become a patriarch.
What was the meaning of Jacob’s dream?
The dream symbolized the connection between heaven and earth.
Why was Jacob’s name changed and what did his new name mean?
The name Israel meant “he who wrestled with God”. It was a sign of his new mission
What mission does every catholic receive at Baptism?
To continue Christ’s life and work in today’s world.
In the wrestling match, Jacob’s ___ was injured.
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