Chapter Test Flashcards
What were God’s 3 promises to Abraham?
Descendants as numerous as the stars, a nation to call his own and a father of a great nation
What is a patriarch?
Jewish leader (father)
How are Abraham and Sarah models of faith?
They trusted in God when God told them they would have a baby but they were old but they still had a child
Who appeared to Mary to tell her she would be the mother of the Son of God?
Gabriel
What was Mary’s response and how can she be an example for us?
She said yes which put her faith in God which we should do.
What is Revelation?
God reveals himself to us
How does God reveal Himself to us?
Through scripture and following our models of faith.
How can we better trust in God?
Pray more often and think about what you’re praying and listen to God’s response
What is Sacrifice?
An act of unselfish giving.
What is a holocaust offering?
A burnt offering.
What did Jesus say we had to do so that we would have life within us?
“Unless you eat the flesh of the sun of man and eat his blood you will not have life within you.”
What is an altar?
A place where an offering is made.
How can we make ourselves a living sacrifice for others?
Help the underprivileged and pray more often and give up things we don’t need but want.
How did Jacob and Rebecca trick Isaac and why did they do it?
They covered him in fur so he could get his fathers birthright and blessing.
Did God keep his covenant with Jacob and why?
Yes he did and Jacob got the birthright God is not going to change the conditions of the covenant and God will not break his covenant.
What was the sign of God’s covenant with Noah?
A rainbow
What did Paul do before he became a Christian?
He persecuted christians
What was Paul’s old name?
Saul
What did Joseph’s brothers do to him?
They steal his coat and tear it up then throw him in well and sell him into slavery.
Whose house did Joseph work in first?
The head guards house.
Why was Joseph kicked out?
He was accused of attacking the head guards wife
What did Pharaoh dream about and what did it mean?
There were 7 fat cows and 7 skinny cows and the skinny cows swallowed the fat ones.
How did Joseph help Pharaoh?
He interpreted his dreams and told him to store up for famine
Who is Joseph’s youngest brother?
Benjimen
How did Joseph of the New Testament show trust in God?
He trusted the angel and did not divorce Mary
