The Church’s Origin and its Foundation

Question 1

Yahweh entered into a ____________ with his people, a basic relationship between him and the People of Israel.

Answer 1

covenant

Question 2

Yahweh entered into a covenant with his people, a basic relationship between him and the People of Israel. It is sacred , irrevocable pact, initiated by Yahweh based on the following conditions:

Answer 2

• That Yahweh shall give Abraham the land, descendants and protection.
• That Abraham and his descendants shall worship and keep Yahweh as their only God

Question 3

God’s self offering of Himself to man, God’s gift of himself to man.

Answer 3

grace

Question 4

But the covenant were put to the test. The people were turned to slaves in Egypt. They cried to the Lord. Yahweh heard them, remained true to His words and raised up a liberator – _____________

Answer 4

Moses

Question 5

______________ narrates the renewal of the covenant. This covenant is unique because God directly entered into an agreement with Israel and make them the ________________. It was sealed by the giving of the ________________________.

Answer 5

Exodus 20; chosen people; 10 commandments

Question 6

The ________________ would govern them and guide their way of life and conduct of their faith as individuals and as a people.

Answer 6

Decalogue

Question 7

Their violation and their disobedience were paid with terrible consequences:

Answer 7

• Separation of the Northern and the Southern Kingdom
• Series of invasion by their powerful pagan neighbors
• The gradual decadence of Israel as a nation
• Their exile to a foreign land

Question 8

In the light of New Testament

After his baptism, Jesus started to preach the ________________________ that led people to a fundamental decision of belief or unbelief.

Answer 8

Kingdom of God

Question 9

In his preaching of the Kingdom of God, He gathered a community of men to be His apostles. (Mk.1:17, Mt.4:19) He deliberately chose and appointed the 12 apostles. He gave the leadership of the twelve apostles to _______ as the head of the Church.

Answer 9

Peter

Question 10

This proclamation goes on while they are waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus before his ascension. The fulfillment of this promise came on the day of

Answer 10

Pentecost