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What is Redemption
God’s restoration of His fallen creation
Why was it wrong for Abraham to have a son through Hagar?
They tried to have a son on their own terms, God promised a son through Abraham and Sarah.
What did Abraham command Eliezer to do?
To find Isaac a wife.
How does Jacob show his self-serving, scheming character?
By tricking his father into receiving a blessing,
His brother by taking his birthright
Breeding stronger sheep from Laban
Hagar’s son
Father of many nations
Abraham’s wife
Sarah’s maid
The promised son of Abraham 5x
Ishmael- Hagar’s son
Abraham- Father of many nations
Sarah- Abraham’s wife
Hagar- Sarah’s maid
Isaac- The promised son of Abraham
God’s blessing to Abraham has two subpoints. What are they?
He will bless Israel and Israel will bless other nations.
How long did Abraham and Sarah have to wait for the promised son?
25 years
What motivated Eliezer’s prayer for a successful journey?
To please his master, Abraham.
What was the result of Jacob’s wrestling match with God?
He became broken, blessed and newly named.
Issac’s wife
Abraham’s servant
Wrestled with God and was renamed
Was sold into slavery put in jail and ruled Egypt.
One of Joseph’s brothers who would pass on the seed. 2x
Rebekah- Issac’s wife
Eliezar- Abraham’s servant
Jacob- Wrestled with God and was renamed
Joseph- Was sold into slavery put in jail and ruled Egypt.
Judah- One of Joseph’s brothers who would pass on the seed.
What is a biblical covenant, and what details does it include?
A mutual agreement between two parties. A promise, condition, responsibility.
What did God originally tell Abraham to sacrifice? And what was the substitute? 2x
Isaac, Ram
How did Eliezer respond to God’s answer to prayer?
He instantly gave praise.
How do we know that God’s election it’s not based on human works?
Because God chose Jacob over Esau before they could do anything.
Why did God lead Joseph through all his experiences of seeming coincidences and surprise twists?
Even though what his brothers meant for evil, God turned it for good.
What is the difference between a conditional promise and unconditional promise? 2x
Conditional- requires an outcome
Unconditional- doesn’t require an outcome.
Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
To test Abraham’s faith
What happens when Eliezer brings Rebekah back to his land?
Isaac and Rebekah fall in love and get married.
What was Jacob’s new name upon accepting God as his Lord?
Israel
How did Joseph’s trust keep him from being bitter?
He was free from the chains of anger.
How should we respond whenever we sin against God?
Ask for forgiveness, turn away from sin
What does this test say about Abraham’s relationship with the Lord?
That Abraham loves the Lord more than his possessions.
Contrast Esau and Jacob
Esau- strong, hunter, dimwitted, favored by Isaac, not chosen by God
Jacob- small, tended animals, scheming, favored by Rebekah, chosen by God
Define providence.
God’s guiding and ongoing involvement with His creation to accomplish His purposes in history.
Give one bad thing that happened to Joseph and how did God pull him out of it?
Sold into slavery by his brothers. Then treated well as a servant to Potifer.
Was imprisoned for being falsely accused and later became a governor of Egypt.