Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
What did God promise Abraham?
God promised to make him a great nation, bless the world through his family, and give his family the land of Canaan.
Who was Joseph's father?
Jacob
Who was Joshua?
Joshua was Moses’ assistant and was also a loyal and faithful spy (1 of the 12 spies that Moses sent out to scout Canaan, the Promised Land). After Moses died, Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land.
Who was King David?
He was the 2nd King of Israel (after Saul)
Who was the mother of Jesus?
The Virgin Mary
What did God ask Abraham to do as a sign of his faith and obedience to God?
God asked Abraham to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice.
What special gift did Jacob give Joseph?
Jacob gave him a colorful coat.
What were the priests blowing to make noise?
Trumpets made from ram's horns.
Who was King David before he became a King?
He was a shepherd who took care of his father’s sheep.
Which angel announced to Mary that she would have a child?
Angel Gabriel
Who did Isaac marry?
Rebekah
What did Joseph’s brothers do to him?
His brothers threw him in a pit and then sold him to travelers who took him to Egypt.
What did God tell Joshua and the Israelites to do to defeat Jericho?
March around the city, with the priests blowing trumpets, and then shout loudly.
What musical instrument did David play?
The Harp
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem, the City of David.
How did Jacob get the birthright blessing from his father Isaac and who helped him?
Jacob disguised himself as his brother Esau with the help of his mother Rebekah.
What were the dreams that Pharoah had?
Pharoah dreamed of 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine.
What happened to the walls when the people shouted?
The walls fell down.
Who was Goliath and how did David defeat him?
A giant from the Philistine army. David defeated him using a stone and a sling.
What sign did the angel tell the shepherds to look for?
A baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.
What was Jacob's name changed to?
Israel; which means “one who struggles with God” after Jacob wrestled with a messenger of God.
What did Joseph do for Pharoah?
He interpreted Pharoah’s dreams and helped make a plan to save Egypt and surrounding lands from famine.
Who was the woman who helped the Israelite spies?
Rahab
Why was David not afraid of Goliath?
He trusted God and put all his faith in God. He knew God was on his side.
Who followed a star to find Jesus and what gifts did they bring for Jesus?
The Magi (or Wise Men) came from the East. They brought Myrrh, Frankincense and Gold.