Patriarchs
Who does God call forth from the land of his fathers?
Abraham
Name something God traditionally promises in a covenant.
Land, prosperity, blessing, protection, family
Burning Bush
Who was Israel's greatest king?
David
What does a prophet do?
Speak God's word to the people
What name means "struggles with God"?
Israel
What is the greatest gift God gives Abraham?
Isaac
What role does Moses take on that no human had before?
Prophet
What were the "judges"?
Great warriors and spiritual leaders
Which type of prophecy is a warning about a pattern of behavior?
Woe
What do dreams represent in the Old Testament?
God communicating with someone
With whom does God make a covenant at Mt. Sinai?
The Hebrew people
Summarize the Sinai Covenant in one sentence
You will be my people, and I will be your God
Define "Messiah"
The anointed king from God who fulfills the covenants
Indictment
What is the final test of Abraham's faith?
being asked to sacrifice Isaac
With whom did God make the first covenant?
Briefly describe how Moses came to grow up in the house of Pharaoh
Pharaoh was worried about the growing Hebrew population, decided to have all the baby boys killed. Moses was floated down the river
Why is it important that Jesus comes from the line of David?
Because he is God, and therefore king forever, thus fulfilling the Davidic Covenant
Which type of prophecy like dealt with the coming of the Messiah?
Hope
What is the overall theme of the book of Genesis?
That which people plan for evil, God works for good.
What is different about the covenant with David?
God promises someone from his line will be king forever
What are the 4 types of laws?
Sacred Time, Justice, Holiness, Sacrifice
Describe the cycle of apostasy
Things are good, Israel becomes prideful, God allows them to be taken over, they cry out for help, God raises up a judge, the people are happy and things are good, then they become prideful...
Which prophet spoke the most about the coming of the Messianic King?
Isaiah