The 9 Aspects of Religion
Which of the 9 aspects of religion does this fit with: A conviction about ultimate reality, the divine, or the meaning of life
Beliefs
According to Genesis, how many days did God take to create the world?
6 days (he rested on the 7th day)
What was the original name of Abraham before God changed it?
Abram
In Genesis 17:5, God says, "No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations." The name Abram means "exalted father," while Abraham means "father of many"
Who did God choose to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the name of Judaism's sacred text?
The Torah
What was the first thing that God declared "not good" in creation?
That man was alone.
What did Abraham promise to give Abraham? (You need at least one of the answers)
Land, descendants (as many as there are stars in the sky) and blessings.
What was the name of the bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, and what did its name mean?
Manna - The name manna translates to 'What is it?'
What was Jesus’ first recorded miracle?
A religious festival, prayer, or pilgrimage would fall under which one of the 9 aspects of religion?
Rituals
Their own image - In Genesis 1:26-27, God says, “Let us make mankind in our image.”
When Abraham was told by God to not sacrifice his son. What animal does he bring for Abraham to sacrifice instead?
Ram
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul - The Israelites wanted a King to unify them to have someone to look to in battle. The thing is these Kings were never perfect. Jesus is the ONLY perfect King.
What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind" and "Love your neighbour as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39)
The caste system in Hinduism fits under which of the 9 Aspects of Religion?
Social Structures
What lie did the serpent tell Eve to convince her to eat the fruit?
"You will not certainly die... For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." (Genesis 3:4-5) - Need to get something along this lines.
In Genesis 15, God makes a covenant with Abraham. How does God confirm this covenant with a symbolic action?
God instructs Abraham to cut animals in half and walk between the pieces (Genesis 15:9-17). This symbolises God’s commitment to fulfill His promise to Abraham.
Which empire destroyed Jerusalem and took the people of Judah into exile?
The Babylonian Empire
In which miracle did Jesus show His authority over nature by defying the laws of physics?
When we walks on water
The Om in Hinduism fits under which of the 9 Aspects of religion?
Symbols
After Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden, what does God place at the entrance to prevent their return, and what is its symbolic meaning?
After He drove the man out, He placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the Tree of Life." (Genesis 3:24)
This symbolises humanity’s separation from eternal life due to sin, as well as the need for a future redemption to restore access to God.
How old was Abraham when Isaac was conceived?
100 years old
Which prophet had a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life, symbolising Israel’s restoration and foreshadowing the life we can find in Jesus?
Ezekial
What were Jesus' final words before he died?