Religion

What does testament mean?

covenant

what does it mean that the bible is written with divine inspiration?

the holy spirit inspired human authors

How many testaments are in the bible?

2

What is the significance of the new testament in relation to the fulfillment of past covenants through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?

The new testament shows how old covenants are fulfilled by Jesus

How does the old testament portray and document Gods relationship with the israelites throughout history?

It shows how God helped and gave the israelites many chances throughout history

What is the name of the first 2 chapters of Genesis?

Primeval history

Why does man occupy a unique place in creation?

They are made in the image of god

how many chapters in the book of Genesis?

50

What does God reveal in the bible?

His plan for our salvation

WHat language is Genesis in?

Ancient hebrew

How many accounts of creation are there in the bible?

2

In the book of Genesis, who is the first human created by god?

Adam

WHat famous story features a man building an ark to save his family?

Noah and the ark

Who were the first two sons of Adam and eve?

Cain and Abel

WHat did Jacob see in a dream that inspired the name bethel?

A ladder reaching to heaven with angels

Who in Genesis has a colorful coat?

Joseph

Who is known for being the father of many nations?

Abraham

What did Joseph's brothers do to him out of jealousy?

Sold him to slavery

WHat did god create to make his covenant with noah?

A rainbow

WHat was the fruit that adam and eve ate?

We don't know

WHat is Abraham considered?

THe father of Jewish people

WHat does God promise abraham?

That his descendants will be as numerous as the stars

WHat did god create to separate the day from the night?

Light and dark

Who was the father of the 12 sons?

Jacob

WHat did Jacob receive after wrestling with a mysterious figure?

A new name

WHat was the name of abrahams wife?

Sarai but it was changed to Sarah

Where did the journey of abraham and Sarah start?

Ur

What's the name Abrahams son?

Isaac

What is circumcision for?

Sign of covenant between Abrahams descendants and god

How many sons did Jacob have?

12

WHat did his son's become?

12 tribes of Israel

WHere did god lead Abraham and Sarah?

Canaan

List what god did on the 7 days of creation

Day 1-light and dark

day 2-seperated waters and sky

day 3-dry land,vegetation, seas

day 4-sun, moon, stars

day 5- fish, underwater creatures, birds

day 6- humans, land creatures

day 7- rest

What are the 4 groups of the books in the old testament?

Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom books, and prophetic books

W here did the 12 tribes of Israel settle after Exodus and what did they form?

They settled in canaan and formed the nation of Israel

List the 6 major scriptural covenants

Adamic covenant

noaic covenant

abrahamic covenant

mosaic covenant

davidic covenant

Eucharistic covenant