Unit 1
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
Genesis
What is a covenant?
A promise/solemn agreement
The number of years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness learning to be God’s people
40 years
Who were the judges?
They were leaders, usually strong military leaders, sent by God to save the people
TRUE OR FALSE: The prophets warned that the kingdom would suffer if people continued to sin.
TRUE
What is Free Will?
The freedom to choose to do right or wrong.
God made a covenant with us at our ____.
Baptism
The chest that contained the commandments and was a sign of God’s presence
The Ark of the Covenant
Who killed Goliath the Philistine.
David
Name two prophets
Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Amos, Elijah
The scriptures written about God’s chosen people before the time of Jesus (Hint: The Bible is divided into two parts).
Old Testament
What is a patriarch? BONUS: Who was the first Patriarch?
The father and ruler of God’s people
--> Abraham
What was the name of the plague that caused Herod to release the Israelites?
Death of the firstborn
Which judge was asked to reduce the size of his army and considered a weakling?
Gideon
Who was the "new Elijah" in the New Testament?
John the Baptist
What is stewardship?
Our duty to care for and protect God’s creation
What does the name Abraham mean?
"Father of Many Nations"
I AM
Who was the Moabite known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law?
Who was the "suffering servant" that Isaiah prophesied about? BONUS: Why was he called this way?
Jesus
--> because he would die to our sins
What is Divine Revelation?
All God has taught about himself
God’s watching over us and caring for our needs is called Divine ___________.
Divine Providence
The visible leader of the Church who represents Christ as chief guide on our journey to heaven
The Pope
What does it mean to be annointed? BONUS: Who was annointed by God to bring light to all the nations?
Someone who is onsecrated to God and rules in God’s name
--> Jesus
Ezekiel saw these things rise up from the graves symbolizing the resurrection of the dead, what were these?
Bones