unit 2 Abraham Issac Jacob and Joseph

how was Abraham?

regular guy part of Noahs family tree

what 3 things did god promise Abraham?

great nation, great name and great blessing.

what are the key elements of the sacrifice of Isaac?

Abraham truly values Isaac, god provides ram caught in bush in place of Isaac

what does the name Isaac mean

he laughs

how does Jacob trick Esau?

sells his birthright, steals his fathers blessing

what is Jacob’s new name? what does it mean?

Israel - he wrestles with god

how did Joseph end up a slave in Egypt?

brother throw him in a pit, Egyptian officer finds him and took him

what did Joseph end up becoming in Egypt?

2nd in command to pharaoh

in the end what happens between Joseph and his brothers?

he reveals himself to his brothers and starts crying.

why did the new pharaoh fear the Israelites?

didn’t know Joseph, feared being overpowered.

how does god reveal himself to Moses?

burning bush

what does the word Exodus mean?

departure/ going out

why did god send the 10 plagues?

teach the pharaoh that he is god and no other

what is the passover?

god passed over and spared his people

why is the law given to Israel?

they are made holy

what is the meaning of idolatry?

worshipping of false gods.

what’s the problem with the law?

law is guide but not a surgeon.