Religion 6 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 have to do in response to God’s call?
Abram had to leave 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?
Sarah was 90 years old, and Abraham was even older.
What is a patriarch?
A patriarch is the male head of a family.
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 worried about regarding his son Isaac?
Abraham was worried that he would have to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
What does the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice Isaac remind us of?
Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son reminds us of the death of Jesus.
What did God do to stop Abraham from sacrificing Isaac?
An angel stopped Abraham before he sacrificed his son.
