Genesis
What does it mean when we say that God is HOLY?
He is pure and set apart.
What is the big mess humans are in?
SIN
What is a covenant?
An agreement between two people or groups
What is idolatry?
Loving anyone or anything more than God.
What is one thing you want to remember from Bible class so far this year?
Answers will vary. : )
What was the name of the guy who had the jealous brothers who sold him into slavery?
Joseph
Why does God send the plagues on the Egyptians?
Because God told the Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, and Pharaoh refused. God also showed His power through the plagues.
What is a conditional covenant?
True or False: Idolatry is not a big problem today.
FALSE
What is one thing you want to ask God to help you with today?
Answers will vary. : )
What does it mean when we say that God is SOVEREIGN?
He is in control of everything.
Name at least two of the plagues God sent on Egypt.
Lice
Boils
Nile turned to blood
Locusts
Frogs
Hail
Darkness
Death of firstborn son
What is an unconditional covenant?
A covenant in which a person/group does not have to do anything to receive the blessings of the covenant
Who became the leader of the Israelites after Moses died?
Joshua
The Old Testament stories are all like a big arrow pointing towards something in the future. What is that?
The stories are all pointing towards the arrival of Jesus on the scene.
What was the name of the man God promised to bless by making him and his family into a great nation?
Why did the Israelites make a golden calf?
To worship because they were not trusting God
What is one of the five covenants in the Bible?
Covenant with Noah
Covenant with Abraham
Covenant with Moses and Israelites
Covenant with David
New Covenant
Why did God tell the Israelites not to join with the people in the land of Canaan?
The people of Canaan were practicing horrific religious rites which were totally opposite of what God wanted for humanity.
What is (at least) one incorrect or incomplete views of God that we sometimes believe?
The Santa Claus God
The Police God
The Distant God
The Sweet God
The God of my Problems
Where was Moses (the Israelite leader) when the Israelites were making the golden calf?
Up on Mt. Sinai receiving the 10 Commandments from God
What is a modern day example of EITHER a conditional covenant or and UNCONDITIONAL COVENANT?
Conditional: marriage
Unconditional: adoption
1. Israelites worship idols and do whatever they want.
2. They are oppressed.
3. They get so oppressed that they cry out to God for help.
4. God sends a leader (called a judge) to deliver them.
No one can live a perfect life and follow all the rules, all the time. This is why we need Jesus!