Adam and Eve
Who are Adam and Eve?
These first humans created by God were placed in Eden, had immortality, and were formed from dirt and a rib.
The covenant included promises of land, blessings, and these for?
What are descendants?
Isac was Abrahams First Son
False or no
Who is Jacob known for?
Before receiving the name Israel, this patriarch wrestled for a blessing.
What is redemption?
God’s merciful act to restore humanity after Adam and Eve’s fall, restore the relation between Diivine and man
After their fall, this emotional response replaced their original intimacy with God.
What are fear and shame?
God's promises to Abraham made him the father of this covenant people.
Who are the Israelites? [adam and e...patriarchs | PDF]
Isaacs Wife
Rebekah(Rebeca)
Jacob's original name reflects his actions toward his brother and literally means this.
What is "heel grabber" or "one who takes from the heel"?
What is the unfolding of salvation history?
The Patriarchs mark the beginning of God's plan to restore humanity after the Fall.
What is redemption?
God’s merciful act to restore humanity after Adam and Eve’s fall, restore the relation between Diivine and man
Unlike Adam and Eve's disobedience, Abraham is remembered for this virtue.
What is faith-filled obedience?
This patriarch served as the link between God's covenant with Abraham and its continuation through Jacob
Who is Isaac?
Jacobs new name by God
Israel
Through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, God began forming this people
Who are God's chosen people, Israel?
This book of the Bible describes the creation of Adam and Eve and their life in the Garden of Eden. The first book in the Bible
What is Genesis?
Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac demonstrated complete trust in this.
What is God's will?
Isaac's near-sacrifice is often seen by Catholics as foreshadowing this New Testament event.
What is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross?
Jacob's twelve sons became the foundation of these groups within Israel.
What are the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
Catholic theology views the Patriarchs as preparing the world for this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This act of disobedience in which eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
What is the original sin?
God promised Abraham land, blessings, and descendants, which are all part of this larger divine plan
What is Salvation History?
Isaac demonstrates that salvation history continues through God's faithfulness to this covenant family.
What are the Patriarchs (or Abraham's descendants)?
Although Jacob obtained blessings through trickery, his story shows that God can work through even this kind of person to fulfill His covenant.
What is an imperfect sinner (or imperfect person)?
What is a covenant?
God established this special relationship with the Patriarchs.