Gimme a "P"
A person God chooses to speak his message of salvation
What is a prophet?
The first patriarch, also known as the father of our faith
Who is Abraham?
An Israelite raised by the Egyptian royal family; the hero of the Book of Exodus
Who is Moses-o?
The 46 Biblical books containing writings that are sacred to the Jewish people
What is the Old Testament?
The most important and inerrant truths revealed in the Bible
What is religious truth?
A ruler of ancient Egypt
What is a pharaoh?
Abraham's wife
Who is Sarah?
A set of laws for responsible behavior, which were given to Moses on Mt. Sinai
What is the Ten Commandments-o?
The total number of books in the Bible
73
The collection of Christian sacred writings, or Scripture, accepted by the Church as inspired by God
the Bible
The father or leader of a tribe, clan, or tradition; Abraham, for example.
What is a patriarch?
Abraham and Sarah's son
Who is Isaac?
Going to Mass on Sunday is an example of this Commandment
Keep the Sabbath holy-o (#3)
The Biblical books that reveal the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
What is the New Testament?
The process by which God makes himself known to human reason through the created world
What is natural revelation?
A Greek word meaning "five books", referring to the first five books of the Old Testament.
What is the Pentateuch?
He tricked his father and ultimately stole his brother Esau's birthright
Who is Jacob?
Putting God first in your life is an example of this Commandment
I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me-o (#1).
The true author of the Bible
Who is God?
God's self-communication, making known the mystery of God's divine plan
What is Divine Revelation?
Something that shares in the goodness of God but ultimately leaves you unsatisfied.
What is particular good?
Abraham's son with Sarah's maidservant, Hagar
Who is Ishmael?
The sacred chest placed within the sactuary that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments
Ark of the Covenant-o
The divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the human authors of the books of the Bible
What is Divine Inspiration?
The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions in the world
What is salvation history?