Reli Practice Flashcards
Who did God choose to reveal himself to?
God chose to reveal himself to Abram, a 75-year-old shepherd.
What promise did God make to Abram?
God promised to make Abram ‘a great nation.’
What did Abram do when God called him?
Abram obeyed at once and left his friends and most of his family.
What is a covenant?
Covenants can be made between people or between people and God.
What did God tell Abram about his descendants?
God told Abram that he would have as many descendants as there are stars in the sky.
What new names did God give to Abram and Sarai?
God told Abram that he would be called Abraham and Sarai would be called Sarah.
How old were Abraham and Sarah when God told them they would have a son?
Abraham was very old and Sarah was 90 years old.
What is a patriarch?
A patriarch is the male head of a family.
What does trusting in God as Abraham did represent?
When we place our trust in God as Abraham did, we are living the First Commandment.
What happens when we are baptized?
When we are baptized, we enter into a covenant with God.
What did the Canaanites believe about sacrificing their firstborn?
The Canaanites believed that the sacrifice of their firstborn child would give them abundant crops, strong herds, and blessings.
What was Abraham’s reaction to God’s command to sacrifice Isaac?
Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, though he was sad.
What does the story of Abraham and Isaac teach us?
The story teaches that God does not want human sacrifice, but a sacrifice of will.
What does the story of Abraham and Isaac remind us of?
Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son reminds us of the death of Jesus.
What does God value according to the story of Abraham and Isaac?
The story shows us that all life is sacred and God treats human life with dignity and respect.
