Bible Basics
In which book of the Bible is the story of Creation?
Genesis
God established His first covenant with a holy couple. Who were they?
Adam & Eve
Cain Question: What sin led Cain to kill his brother?
Eny or jealousy
Which son of Isaac received the family blessing, and how did it happen?
Jacob, He disguised himself as Esau, and Esau sold his birthright
Why did Joseph's brothers turn against him, and what did they do?
They were jealous of him and sold him into slavery
How did Aaron sin when the Israelites were in the desert?
He helped make the golden calf.
Who tried to hire Balaam to curse the Israelites?
King Balak of Moab
What are the first 5 books of the Old Testament known as?
The Pentateuch or Torah.
Eve was created from one of Adam's ribs. What was Adam formed from?
Dust of the ground.
What son of Adam & Eve was an ancestor of Noah?
Seth
In Jacob's dream of a ladder, what did God promise him?
Descendants, land, and God's continuing presence and protection
What name does God reveal to Moses?
I AM WHO I AM-Yahweh
What was the sign of the fourth covenant?
10 Commandments
What unusual animal saw an angel before Balaam did?
donkey
What are the first books of the Pentateuch/Torah, in order?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Because Adam & Eve chose to sin, what was thier consequence?
Shame, guilt, separation from God, and banishment from Eden
What sign did God give Noah, and what did it represent?
A rainbow, the sign of God's covenant, promising never again to destroy the world with a flood.
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
How many plagues did God bring upon Egypt?
10
What portable place of worship did Moses set up in the desert?
The tabernacle, according to God's instructions
In Numbers 24:17, what two symbols point to the future?
A star and a scepter.
What 3 books have we explored so far this year?
Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers
What important tree was in the Garden of Eden, and who tempted them to sin?
Tree of life, also known as the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Who did God choose to become the father of many and make a covenant with?
What grew from the families of jacob's twelve sons?
12 tribes of Israel.
What did God provide to sustain the Israelites in the desert?
Manna, water and meat(quail)
What was placed in the Ark of the Covenant?
10 commandments, Arrons staff, jar of manna
What are O Antiphons, and what dates does the Church pray them?
special prayers during Advent helping us prepare and prayed December 17-23
What are the four main groups of books in the Old Testament?
Pentateuch(Law), Historical, Wisdom and Prophetic books.
Who were Cain & Abel?
Brother, the son of Adam & Eve
What three promises did God make to Abraham?
Land, descendants(as many as the stars in the sky), and blessing for all nations.
Who was Jacob's favorite son?
Jospeh
What was put on the doorstep at the first Passover?
The blood of the lamb.
Why did the Israelites wander for 40 years in the desert?
They disobeyed God.
How many O Antiphons titles are there?
7