Final Exam: Religion 10 Flashcards
What is a covenant?
An agreement between God and his people.
What are the purposes of God’s covenants?
To fulfill the prophecies of the new testament.
What is the importance of God’s covenants in the Old Testament?
Establishes promises to look forward to fulfillment.
Name 2 covenants:
Mosaic and Davidic
Key concept of Mosaic:
Reveal
Which bible story do we learn about the Mosaic Covenant in?
Leviticus 26
Summarize the bible story of the Mosaic covenant:
God spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai outlining the 10 commandments.
Why is the Mosaic covenant important?
It shares the conditions Israelites must follow for God’s returned blessing.
What are 2 lessons from the Mosaic covenant?
- God instructs the Israelites to not worship any other GOd
-God instructs israelites to keep the Sabbath as the holy day (sunday).
What is a message from the Mosaic covenant?
Israel will be a holy nation as long as Israel keeps the covenant with God.
Key concept of the Davidic covenant:
Reign
What bible story do we learn about the Davidic covenant?
2 Samuel 7:12-16
Summarize the bible story of the Davidic covenant
God declares that one of David’s sons will rule a kingdom that never ends.
Why is the Davidic convenant important?
God secured David’s sons with infinite prosperity and success.
What are 2 lessons from the Davidic covenant?
-God does not base the unconditional nature of the Davidic covenant off of perfect behavior
-God’s promise is eternal/never-ending
What is a message from the Davidic covenant?
God’s promise to bless his people does not fail and continues forever.
What can we learn from ALL of God’s covenants?
How to make right decisions
What are some modern day covenants?
- Marriage (commitment to one’s spouse)
- Baptism (commitment to the church)
How can God’s covenants be applied to your life?
God’s covenants help us to make right choices, resist temptation, and lead a life that God intended for us to do so.
