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IST Unit 2: God and His Family of Faith Flashcards

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Why is Genesis 12 considered a great deciding point in Genesis?

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God chooses to use a new method to carry out His purpose of redemption: one family.
The book leaves the history of the whole race and focuses on the story of one family.

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The difference in the subject matter between Gen 1-11 & Gen 12-50

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Gen 1-11 is thousands of years of history, while Gen 12-50 is focused on one family.

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5 purposes of God for the Hebrew nation (and for us today)

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  • worship God
  • write, preserve, teach Bible
  • be His witnesses
  • be the family/body of the Savior
  • prepare the way for Christ to come/return
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Dates of the period of the patriarchs

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2000 to 1500 BC

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3 ways archaeology confirms the patriarchal account

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conditions fit the earlier period rather than the later.
customs of the times are reflected in the writings.
names are seen on the tablets.
widespread travel are indicated by ancient records.
the use of common languages.

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All of the following but one support the idea that Genesis was not likely written in 1000 BC, as the liberals claim. Which one is NOT a basis for these claims?

(1) conditions fit an earlier period better than this later period
(2) customs of a later time would have been reflected in the record
(3) differences in names confirm the early period
(4) writings are similar to those of 2000-1500 BC

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Studying the discoveries of archaeology that relate to the patriarchal period is important because they…

(1) give more light on the customs and culture of that period
(2) support the historical nature of Gen 12-50
(3) disprove the theory that the stories of the patriarchs are only myths and legends written centuries after Moses
(4) increase our interest in studying about the chosen family
(5) do all of the above

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Why is Abraham important historically?

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the ancestor of both Jews & Arabs.
seen as a prophet by the 3 great monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)

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Why is Abraham important theologically?

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teaching justification by faith

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Why is Abraham important practically?

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an example of a life of faithW

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1 thing we see Abraham’s importance in?

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the names given to him in the Bible

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Which statements are TRUE?

(1) Abraham is important both historically and theologically.
(2) The promises given to Abraham were primarily to establish the Jewish nation as a power in the world.
(3) The title “father of us all” refers basically to Israel and Islam as the seed of Abraham.
(4) Gentiles enter by faith into the promises made to Abraham.
(5) Abraham ranks first among the greatest people of the Old Testament.
(6) The principles by which Abraham lived, which enabled him to please God, are valid for Christians, even though we live in different times.
(7) As the ancestor of Jews and Arabs, Abraham is revered as a prophet of God by both.

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1, 4, 5, 6, 7

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When God called Abraham, he was living in security and wealth in a city of Mesopotamia. Which statement does NOT accurately describe this city and its culture?

(1) Ur was the capital of Sumer.
(2) the people of Ur were worshipers of the moon god.
(3) ur was an important trade center.
(4) many temples were built for the worship of the one true God.
(5) Ur was a center of education.

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What are the 3 first places God led Abraham, in order?

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Ur to Haran to Canaan

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God wanted Abraham to leave his country so he would be…

(1) free from the influence of his idolatrous past
(2) able to enjoy communion with the one true God and serve Him all his life
(3) able to depend on God for guidance
(4) able to enjoy all the privileges noted in 1, 2, and 3 above.

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Which are TRUE statements?

(1) God is calling us to a heavenly inheritance.
(2) The requirements of living by faith today are different from those placed on Abraham.
(3) God’s call today is not to obedience, but to spiritual awakening.
(4) God may require us to leave our traditions as He required Abraham to leave his.

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1, 4

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2 conditions Abraham had to meet in order to have God’s promises fulfilled….

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he had to leave his family, and he had to go where God directed him.

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3 main promises to Abraham

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His descendants would:
- inherit the land of Canaan
- become great nation
- be a blessing to all nations

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It is possible for all people on earth to be ____ through Abraham by _____.

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blessed
the gospel of salvation

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Which statements are TRUE?
The promises made to Abraham are fulfilled in a valid way…

(1) through blessings that have accrued to nations that have befriended his descendants
(2) as nations that have oppressed his descendants have fallen into decline
(3) as his descendants have become a powerful political nation that has crushed all opposition
(4) as Jews have maintained the belief in one true God in the midst of nearly universal ungodliness
(5) as his descendants have been the vehicle through which God gave the Bible, a Savior, and the blessings of salvation.

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1, 2, 4, 5

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3 ways the Lord cultivated Abraham’s faith:

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  • giving him promises
  • testing him
  • appearing to him at least 8 times
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2 outstanding aspects of Abraham’s response to God’s call:

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He wanted God’s blessings more than material possessions,
and
he obeyed even though he did not know where he was going.

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The cause of Abraham’s delay in obeying God’s call was that…

(1) he felt responsible to his father
(2) he needed more assurance from God
(3) Sarah refused to go, so he waited to persuade her
(4) he was hesitant to leave his home for a place he knew nothing about
(5) apparently some things happened that are not recorded in Scripture

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1 religious activity of Abraham as he journeyed in the land:

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he built an altar to the Lord God

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The famine that drove Abraham to Egypt seems most likely to have been…

(1) a normal occurrence in that area
(2) sent by Satan
(3) sent by God
(4) a highly unusual occurrence

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1

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In Abraham’s decision to call Sarah his sister, we see human weakness. Which statements are TRUE?

(1) Abraham valued his own safety more than that of his wife.
(2) He depended on his own schemes instead of looking to God for help.
(3) Sarah was his half-sister, so he really was not deceitful
(4) Abraham was helping to fulfill God’s promise by protecting himself.
(5) God was not displeased with Abraham for attempting to protect himself.
(6) Like Abraham, we must be aware of the motive behind our actions.

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1, 2, 6

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What dangers did Abraham face because of his wealth?

(1) he faced the danger of treating his neighbors with contempt.
(2) he faced the danger of becoming consumed by material comforts and forgetting God
(3) Abraham’s wealth potentially threatened his good relations with Lot
(4) all of the dangers in 1, 2, and 3 were mentioned
(5) only the dangers in 2, and 3 were mentioned

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3 bits of evidence that verify the historical facts given in Gen 14 and point to an early period of writing.

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  • the names of the kings are in the patterns of names used in places they came from in the period of 2100-1600 BC
  • the discovery of the King’s Highway showed the accuracy of the record of the king’s route
  • the description of the condition of the Dead Sea area is that of conditions long ago before some parts were submerged
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Which are TRUE statements?

(1) Recent discoveries indicate that Gen 14 (the kings taking Lot) was written during the time of Moses.
(2) names of people and places used in Gen 14 have no related name forms in early history
(3) the author gives 6 acceptable bits of archaeological evidence which indicate an early writing date for Gen 14
(4) the mineral deposits of Edom and Midian were in great demand in Babylonia
(5) a group of buried cities shows that the King’s Highway was once a well-traveled caravan route

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1, 4, 5

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Which statements are TRUE?

(1) Melchizedek was a Canaanite who knew about God through a special revelation.
(2) Scripture indicates that Melchizedek was a preincarnate appearance of Christ
(3) in his blessing, Melchizedek stated clearly that Abraham’s victory over the 5 kings was a direct result of help from God
(4) before Melchizedek’s appearance in Genesis, the head of the family acted as the priest for the family, household, or clan
(5) Abraham gave gifts to pay for the blessing Melchizedek gave him

A

3, 4

32
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similarities between Melchizedek & Jesus

A
  • represent eternal priesthood
  • represent righteousness and peace
  • both have blessed God’s people
  • both represent faithfulness in the priestly office
  • both were worthy of honor
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Which are TRUE statements?

(1) a person tithes, that is, gives a tenth of his income, as an expression of worship.
(2) when one tithes, he or she seeks to repay God for His mercy, love, and gracious gift of salvation
(3) tithing is a means of giving so that God will give one more wealth
(4) tithing represents one’s submission to God and gratitude for what He is and has done, and it recognizes His ownership of everything
(5) tithing recognizes God’s representatives on earth, who are responsible for carrying out His work on earth

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1, 4, 5

34
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Which are TRUE statements?

(1) the first priority of a Christian businessperson is to make money to help spread the gospel.
(2) since our Christian goals are noble and worthy, it does not matter how we make money
(3) helping people is more important than making money
(4) our relationships are always affected by our actions
(5) it would be difficult to witness effectively to someone we had just cheated
(6) the statement “actions speak more loudly than words” is especially appropriate for those who want to share the gospel

A

3, 4, 5, 6

35
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The great concern of Abraham in Genesis 15 centered around the…

(1) faithfulness of his servant, Eliezer
(2) fact that he had no son
(3) security of his family in hostile Canaan
(4) disposal of his great wealth when he died

A

2

36
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define “righteousness”

A

rightness, freedom from guilt of sin, goodness as measured by God’s standard

37
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What was promised in the covenant in Gen 15 (God passing through pieces of animal)?

How long before its fulfillment?

How was God’s presence seen?

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promised - the land between the River of Egypt and the Euphrates. (long life for Abraham, liberation from slavery in a foreign land, great wealth, judgment of oppressors)

how long - 400 years

God’s Presence - flaming torch (light guides us) & smoking fore pot or oven (even when we cannot see Him, He is with us in afflictions)

38
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God’s main purpose in waiting so long to give Abraham a son was to…

(1)
teach the parents the patience of faith
(2)
let all know that Isaac’s existence was the product of His power
(3)
bring into existence through Ishmael another great race in the Middle East
(4)
teach us to wait patiently for the answer to our prayers

A

1

39
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From the NT perspective, which answer BEST describes why it was morally wrong for Abraham to take Hagar as his wife?

(1)
a leader should be the husband of one wife.
(2)
OT laws prohibited marriage between a free man and a slave girl.
(3)
Hagar was treated as a mere instrument and not as a person with feeling and dignity.
(4) Abraham was married to Sarah
(5)
both 3 and 4

A

5

40
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The things we learn about God from His meeting with Hagar are…

1
that God does not show favoritism in His relationships with His people
2
that God overrules wrong and fulfills His sovereign purpose through it
3
that God is the Author of authority, which He has instituted for our good
4
that regardless of what people do, they are not responsible since outcomes are divinely controlled
5
that the wrong people do seldom have long-term consequences
6
what is noted in all of the above
7
what is noted only in 1, 2, 3 above

A

7

41
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Which statements are TRUE concerning what God revealed to Hagar about the future?

1
she would have innumerable descendants
2
her son would become a home-loving, godly man
3
her son would be the son of the covenant
4
her son would be wild, fiercely independent, hostile to his brothers, and an object of hostility
5
her descendants would be builders of large cities and known as peacekeepers

A

1, 4

42
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El Shaddai means which of these? He is the…

1
Most High God, Self-Existent One, and Faithful
2
Eternal God and One who reveals Himself
3
Eternal God and the God who heals
4
God Almighty, All-Sufficient, Nourisher, Satisfier, and Strength-Giver

A

4

43
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What did God promise about Ishmael?

A

God would bless him, make him a great nation, and father of 12 princes or rulers

44
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What 2 signs did God give in Genesis 17 to confirm His covenant?

A

a change of names & circumcision

45
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What was the purpose of signs in the OT?

A

to strengthen the faith of those who received the promises of God

46
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Which statements are TRUE?

1
A change in name symbolizes a dramatic change in one’s lifestyle
2
The term Christian literally means “Christ one,” “one who belongs to Christ,” or “one who is like Christ”
3
one gains the right to bear the name Christian as he or she enters into the new covenant by accepting Christ as his or her Savior and is born again
4
God gave 2 signs to confirm the covenant: a change of names and circumcision

A

2, 3, 4

47
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How is circumcision a triple sign?

A

It is an outward seal of the covenant,
a sign of belonging to God’s people,
and a reminder of the covenant obligations

48
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What are the 4 things circumcision spiritually signified?

A

purification, or putting away evil.
a change of heart.
a change of attitude.
dedication of oneself to God.

49
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What scripture compares circumcision to water baptism?

A

Col. 2:11-13

50
Q

Abraham set his seal of acceptance on the covenant by…

1
agreeing to stay in the land of promise and not return to Egypt
2
being circumcised and circumcising every male in his household immediately
3
believing the promise of God and acting on it
4
doing what is noted in all of the above
5
doing what is noted in only 2, 3 above

A

5

51
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Which statements are TRUE?

1
Scriptures we have reviewed suggest that Abraham’s 3 visitors were the Lord and 2 angels.
2
the main purpose of the visitors was to confirm the promised land to Abraham.
3
From Heb 13:2 we learn that, based on Abraham’s experience, we should be hospitable to strangers because some people in so doing have entertained angels without knowing it.
4
On this occasion the Lord’s intent was to strengthen Sarah’s faith so she could receive the promise and to tell Abraham about the coming judgment on Sodom.
5
From this visit we learn that God and angels can appear like men and not be recognized, and they can eat food.

A

1, 3, 4, 5

52
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3 of the following are reasons why God told Abraham about coming judgment. Which one is NOT one of these reasons? He wanted to…

A
let His friend know what He was going to do
B
warn people about the results of sin
C
give Abraham and his family adequate warning to avoid Sodom because of its impending destruction
D
lead Abraham into prayer for others

A

C

53
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Based on Gen 18:19, God chose Abraham, but this choice made Abraham responsible to…

A
be a mediator between pagan people and God
B
direct his children and his household to keep the ways of the Lord
C
do what was just and right before God
D
do what is noted in all of the above
E
do what is noted only in B and C above

A

E

54
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What are the 7 principles of judgment in Genesis 18?

A
  • a “just” God must punish sin.
  • God’s mercy may “delay” judgment, but eventually it will come.
  • The judge of all the earth judges “communities”.
  • the timing of God’s judgment is “flexible”
  • God may or may not spare a community because some “good” people are in it
  • God clearly establishes the “guilt” of the people before He punishes them.
  • the Judge of all the earth will do what is “right”
55
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Jesus’ words in Luke 13:1-5 imply that…

A
these disasters were judgments on sinners
B
not all disasters are judgments of God
C
these disasters were judgments entirely just and understandable
D
all disasters are judgments of God

A

B

56
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3 things Abraham’s prayer for Sodom & Gomorrah teach us:

A
  • boldness of faith
  • fervor of love
  • undaunted persistence of effective intercession
57
Q

Which statements are TRUE?

A
the present trend in many countries today is to legalize homosexuality.
B
A person’s lifestyle and sexual orientation is a matter of personal choice and should be of no concern to one’s family, society, or country.
C
Paul’s message to homosexuals was that “justification by faith” frees individuals from responsibility for their private preferences
D
Throughout the Bible, homosexuality is considered as sin without qualification
E
if one believes in Christ, his or her sexual habits and orientation are unimportant.

A

A, D

58
Q

2 good traits of Lot revealed in Gen 19 are…

A
being a part of the life of Sodom and not losing his spiritual effectiveness
B
performing his duty as a father and serving as a city official
C
extending hospitality to his guests and defending them courageously
D
living in Sodom and not being influenced by it

A

C

59
Q

In Luke 17:26-35 the aspect of Jesus’ return that Luke compares with Sodom’s destruction is…

A
its suddenness and our need to be ready
B
the long-suffering of God in His dealings with the ungodly
C
the mercy of God in the salvation of His people
D
its universality, that is, it involves all people

A

A

60
Q

The results of Lot’s selfish choice of the valley and his move to Sodom were different from what he expected. Which statements are TRUE?

A
all his possessions were destroyed.
B
his daughters brought blessing and honor to him
C
he lived a life of peace, blessing, and prosperity in the little city of Zoar
D
He lost his wife, wealth, and influence for God
E
he brought corruption and judgment to his descendants
F
his descendants brought God’s blessing to the world through their righteous living and godly example

A

A, D, E

61
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2 possible explanations for Abimelech’s interest in Sarah were what?

A

her beauty
or
to have Abraham as his brother-in-law, confirming an alliance with him

62
Q

Which statements are TRUE?

A
we can assume that Abimelech must have been somewhat angry to learn that Abraham had deceived him and through his deception brought affliction upon him.
B
God quite possibly told Abimelech that Abraham was a prophet to keep him from harming Abraham and to give him confidence in Abraham’s prayers for his healing.
C
Abraham’s statement that his wife Sarah was his sister had no basis either in culture or practice in this period
D
Although Abimelech confronted Abraham with his deception, Abraham made no attempt to justify his behavior
E
in effect, Abraham and Sarah had agreed together to the sister-relationship story in order to deceive people because of their fear
F
the affliction God sent on Abimelech that touched him, his wife, and all their slave girls seems to have been infertility or the inability to bear children.

A

A, B, E, F

63
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Which statements are TRUE?

A
God was the One who actually gave the name Isaac, which means “laughter”
B
the name Isaac was appropriate because Abraham, Sarah, and probably others had laughed first in unbelief because of the impossibility of the promise’s fulfillment and then in joy at its fulfillment
C
Paul shows that Isaac is a type of those who are born of the Spirit, which suggests God wants His people to be happy and joyful and to laugh for joy.
D
When Isaac was eight days old, an important ceremony took place - the ceremony of circumcision, which indicated that Isaac had entered into the covenant

A

all of these

64
Q

The first words of Gen 21:14 and the words of Gen 17:23 tell us that Abraham…

A
prayed for a solution that would be fair to all of his family members
B
considered disciplining Ishmael so he would not create further problems
C
grieved for some time about the crisis he was in
D
was prompt to obey whatever the Lord told him to do

A

D

65
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What reason do we see for God’s blessing on Ishmael?

A
because of Abraham’s prayers
B
probably because of Ishmael’s prayers
C
because he had become a son of the covenant of God when he was circumcised (although he was not the son through whom the Redeemer was to come)
D
because of all of the above
E
because of what is noted only in B and C above

A

D

66
Q

God’s promises to Hagar to make Ishmael a great nation has been fulfilled most accurately in the…

A
prominence of desert tribes in world politics
B
birth of 12 sons who were the forebears of some of the great Arab nations
C
wealth of all Middle Eastern nations
D
cultural richness of Ishmaelite fine arts and crafts

A

B

67
Q

Which statements are TRUE?

A
Abimelech apparently wanted a peace pact with Abraham to enlist him as an ally to prevent a recurrence of Kedorlaomer’s invasions
B
Abimelech wanted a friendship treaty with Abraham because he had observed that God was with Abraham in everything he did.
C
Abimelech’s statement, “God is with you in everything you do,” appears to be a testimony to the fulfillment of Gen 12:3
D
Abimelech knew that God was with Abraham because of the protection God had exercised over Abraham when the latter had deceived Abimelech and because Abraham prayed an effective prayer that brought him and his household healing
E
Abimelech had shown Abraham kindness first in forgiving his deceit, then in giving back his wife, and finally in inviting him to live in his country.

A

B, C, D, E

68
Q

What did Abraham conclude that helped him to obey in sacrificing Isaac?

A

he concluded that God would resurrect Isaac.

69
Q

Which are TRUE statements?

A
testing and tempting are interchangeable words that mean the same thing
B
God tests us to prove whether we are faithful or not
C
tests appeal to one’s higher nature and bring submission and trust
D
testing proves the strength of one’s faith both to oneself and others
E
the fact that Abraham was still being tested indicated he was still not spiritually mature
F
Abraham received a more profound revelation of God through this test

A

C, D, F

70
Q

3 of the 4 statements here are very probable reasons why the sacrifice of Isaac was such a severe test for Abraham. Which one is NOT one of these 3 reasons?

A
it represented conflict between love for his son and love for God
B
this sacrifice apparently presented a conflict between God’s goodness and His demand
C
the request presented a contradiction between God’s promises and what He asked
D
God’s request was without precedent: He had never asked anyone to do such a thing before

A

D

71
Q

Which statements are TRUE?

A
God’s people assume that the rewards of faith are immediate and definite
B
While some display extraordinary faith, most people need not exercise faith in order to receive God’s rewards.
C
we can safely say that it is absolutely essential for a person to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ if he or she is to be saved.
D
Abraham’s obedience in spirit was accepted by God as full sacrifice.
E
our faith can be purified and strengthened by trials if we go through them trusting in God
F
trials of faith were unique to the OT period

A

C, D, E

72
Q

Match the person with his or her typical characteristics, activities, and significance.

1) Isaac
2) Rebekah
3) Eliezer

A
is a type of the Holy Spirit
B
demonstrates beauty, purity, and energy on earthly pilgrimage
C
is a type of Christ, the heavenly Bridegroom
D
carries out the commission of the father obediently
E
is a type of the church
F
prepares the bride for her union with the bridegroom

A

A - 3
B - 2
C - 1
D - 3
E - 2
F - 3

73
Q

List Abraham’s 3 wives & the descendants.

A
  • Hagar (Ishmael)
  • Sarah (Israelites)
  • Keturah (Midianites & Sabaeans)
74
Q

The statement that Abraham “was gathered to his people” is believed to have reference to life after death for which of the following reasons?

A
it cannot refer to his burial because his ancestors were buried in Ur and Haran
B
his burial is mentioned separately after the description of his death
C
he can conclude that at death he went to be with his ancestors in Sheol, the dwelling place of the dead
D
all of the above are valid reasons

A

D

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