Abraham
At what age did Abram leave for Canaan, obeying God’s call?
75 years old
Who were Isaac’s parents?
Abraham and Sarah
What did Jacob trade Esau for his birthright?
Bread and lentil stew
What special gift did Jacob give Joseph that caused jealousy?
An ornate robe (coat of many colors)
How did God first appear to Moses in the wilderness?
In the burning bush
What did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names to?
Abraham and Sarah
Who was Isaac’s wife?
Rebekah
How did Jacob trick his father into giving him Esau’s blessing?
By wearing Esau’s clothes and goat skins to feel like Esau
How much silver was Joseph sold for by his brothers?
20 shekels of silver
What did God send to Egypt to show His power and free Israel?
The ten plagues
What test did God give Abraham involving Isaac?
To sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering
Which two sons did Isaac have, and who did he favor?
Esau (favored by Isaac) and Jacob (favored by Rebekah)
How long did Jacob work for Rachel, and who was he tricked into marrying first?
14 years; he was tricked into marrying Leah first
What role did Joseph rise to in Egypt under Pharaoh?
Second in command, governor of Egypt
Where did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Who was Abraham’s first son, and through whom was he born?
Ishmael, born through Hagar
Which king did Isaac deceive by saying Rebekah was his sister?
King Abimelech of the Philistines
What vision did Jacob see in his dream at Bethel?
A ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending
What was the name Pharaoh gave Joseph?
Zaphenath-Paneah
What sea did God part through Moses for the Israelites to escape?
The Red Sea
Where were Abraham and Sarah buried?
In the cave of Machpelah near Mamre
How old was Isaac when he died, and who buried him?
180 years old; buried by Esau and Jacob
What new name was Jacob given after wrestling with God?
Israel
What did Joseph tell his brothers about God’s plan after they sold him?
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
Why was Moses forbidden to enter the Promised Land?
Because he struck the rock instead of speaking to it, taking credit for God’s work