Covenants
What is a covenant?
A solemn promise
What is the promise that Adam & Eve must keep?
To not eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge
What is the sign of God's covenant with Noah?
The rainbow
What was Abraham's original name?
Abram
What does the word "covenant" mean?
To bind together
What kind of relationship does God have with Adam and Eve?
They are partners
What is Noah's promise?
To live righteously.
What is Abraham's son's name?
Isaac
What does a covenant do?
Creates a trusting relationship between God and His people.
Why did Adam and Eve break their covenant?
The serpent manipulated them - He lied and said that God was keeping something good from them.
Why did God flood the earth?
The people were sinful and violent, not living the way God created them to.
Why are God's promises to Abraham so unbelievable?
What's the difference between a covenant and a contract?
A contract is an exchange of things or money, a covenant binds two people together.
That they have dominion over creation.
That their descendants will fill the earth and take care of it.
What are God's promises to Noah? (2)
To never flood the earth again.
That his descendants will fill the earth and take care of it.
What three promises does God make to Abraham?
Great Nation
Great name
A blessing to all humanity
What do covenants do in God's plan for salvation?
They are "steps" in His plan to eventually fully reunite His children to Himself.
How is Adam like a prophecy about Jesus?
Jesus is the "New Adam" because He fixes Adam's disobedience and there are many parallels between the hardships they both face.
Which family line is Noah from? (which of Adam & Eve's sons)
Seth
Why are name changes important in the Bible?
They symbolize the new and special relationship a person has with God.