Abraham
What was the name of Abraham's first son?
Isaac
Who was Isaac's wife?
Rebekah
What name did God give Jacob after he wrestled with the stranger?
Israel
What was Joseph's special gift?
Dream interpretation
What was Judah's special role in the family of Israel?
He received the blessing; the Messiah descended from his line.
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
That he would have more descendants than stars in the sky.
Who were Isaac's sons?
Jacob and Esau
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
How did Joseph end up in Egypt?
His brothers sold him into slavery
Define covenant.
A promise or agreement.
What city did Abraham originally come from?
Ur
How did Jacob trick Isaac?
He dressed as his brother Esau and received the family blessing.
What did Jacob dream about?
Angels ascending and descending a ladder
He had a special tunic and was favored by his father.
What is Divine Providence?
God's guidance to bring about his good.
What did God provide for Abraham to sacrifice so that he would not sacrifice his son?
A ram/sheep
How did Isaac's father show his faith?
He was willing to sacrifice Isaac if the Lord required it.
What was the name of Jacob's favored son?
Joseph
What did Joseph interpret for Pharaoh? Be specific.
A dream in which he determined there would be 7 years of plenty and 7 years of famine.
Something you give up for the sake of another.
What land did God promise to Abraham?
Canaan
What ailment did Isaac have in his old age?
Poor eyesight
What was the name of the man who tricked Jacob into marrying the wrong woman?
Laban
What position did Joseph hold in Egypt?
Governor
What does Patriarch mean in the context of Unit 2?