What's in a Name?
Abraham's name means...?
Father of Many Nations
Who kicks Hagar out in Genesis 16?
Sarah
What does Abraham say when Isaac asks where the burnt offering is?
What was Jacob doing to Esau when he was born?
Grabbing onto his heel
Sarah's name means....?
Princess
Who, other than Abraham, is told that they will have descendants that will be too numerous to count?
Why does Sarah kick Hagar out into the desert after her son Isaac is born?
Because Ishmael was mocking Isaac at his party
What did Isaac have to carry up Mount Moriah?
The wood that he would be sacrificed on
What does Esau possess that Jacob does not, due to their birth order?
A birthright, which gives Esau double his father's inheritance
Hagar's name means...?
Forsaken
How do you know that God does not treat people differently based on their social status?
We know God does not treat people differently based on their social status because He sent an angel to take care of Hagar (x2). Hagar was a female Egyptian servant, but He still cared for her.
Who gives God the name "El Roi" and what does it mean?
Hagar names God El Roi, which means "The God Who Sees Me" because God noticed her and took care of her and Ishmael in the desert
What does God provide for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac?
A ram
What does God change Abram and Sarai's names to?
Abraham and Sarah
God listens
Why does God change Abraham and Sarah's names?
To give them a fresh start and remind them of the promise (covenant) that He has made with them.
What is the difference between a trap and an opportunity?
A trap is a test set by someone who wants you to fail. An opportunity is a test given by someone who has your best intentions at heart.
Choose a person from this unit of study. Connect the Hebrew meaning of that person's name with their life/life circumstances.
Isaac's name means...?
Laughter
How do you know that God's character is not changed by humans' mistakes?
Because when Sarah and Abraham repeatedly doubt His promise and take things into their own hands, God remains faithful and keeps his covenant with them. For example, when Sarah doubts the promise and laughs when the 3 visitors arrive, God does not take back his promise.
How does God respond to Abraham and Sarah's doubts about having children?
He reassures them, he keeps his promise, shows them the stars in the sky to encourage them
How does Genesis 22 foreshadow the story of Jesus?
God asks Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, but then provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac. We are responsible for our sins, but God provided Jesus as a substitute for us. He endured the punishment that we deserve.
How does a story from this unit connect to a story that we have studied in the past? You need to provide specific evidence to support your answer.
See Mrs. Shappley for answer