Basic Trivia
Rules always come in the context of...
Relationship.
What are the three promises (later elevated to a covenant) that God gives to Abraham?
Great Nation, Great Name, Universal Blessing.
What name does God reveal to Moses?
I AM.
What is the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant?
Circumcision
What does Israel mean?
"One who wrestles with God"
What is manna?
The "bread from Heaven" that God provided in the desert for the Israelites. This was to help them trust His providence.
Who is Abraham a descendant of?
Shem (blessed line from Noah)
What is the purpose of the plagues?
To demonstrate that God is more powerful than ANY OTHER (Egyptian) GOD.
What is the sign of the Mosaic Covenant?
Passover
What is the role of the Levites?
To be priests (or help in Israel's worship!)
What does God's name reveal to us about God?
He is existence itself and He desires relationship with us.
What's one example of Abraham showing faith in God? What's one example of Abraham showing a lack of trust in God?
Faith = Leaving his homeland, offering Isaac, believing in God's promises (sometimes...)
Lack of trust = Taking Lot with him to Canaan, having a child with Hagar who is not his wife, asking God how He can fulfill His promises if Abraham is still barren, etc.
What is Moses' mission? (/the main goal of the Exodus story?)
To free the Israelites FROM slavery FOR worship.
What does "covenant" mean?
An extension of kinship by oath; or a promise that makes two parties family.
What is idolatry?
The worshiping of an idol, or any god besides the one true God.
What are the two main themes of the 10 Commandments?
Commandments 1-3 --> Love of God
Commandments 4-10 --> Love of neighbor
How does Isaac foreshadow Christ? Give at least three ways.
"Only beloved son," carrying wood up a mountain, willing sacrifice, etc.
Why does God give the Israelites specific instructions of how to worship?
He wants worship to be set apart, ordered and beautiful AND God wants to dwell with his people
How do the people respond to the covenant that God establishes with the Israelites through Moses?
With their consent; "we will do everything that the LORD has told us." (Exodus 24:3)
What is the Passover? And why is it important?
A ritual that remembers God bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. It is a foreshadowing of the Eucharist.
What does Genesis 50:20 tell us? Why is this important for Salvation History?
“Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people.” God writes straight with crooked lines.
What are the three ways that the promises given to Abraham are elevated to covenants?
1. Great Nation --> Splitting of Animals (Gen 15)
2. Great Name --> Circumcision (Gen 17)
3. Universal Blessing --> Binding of Isaac (Gen 22)
What are the components of the Passover? And how do they foreshadow the Eucharist? Name at least three each.
Slaughtered unblemished lamb
Body and blood
Saves God’s chosen people
From slavery
For the Promised Land
What is the final covenant, also known as the "New Covenant?"
The Covenant with Jesus Christ in His Church! The sign of this covenant is the Eucharist.
What was the Tabernacle? And what important object was inside of it?
The portable sanctuary for worship; the place where God dwells with His people.
The Ark of the Covenant (holding Aaron's staff, a jar of manna, and the 10 Commandments).