Jesus
Who did God send to liberate the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
God sent Moses and Aaron to liberate the Israelites.
How many plagues did God release upon the Egyptians before the final plague?
God released nine plagues upon the Egyptians.
What was the tenth and final plague brought upon Egypt?
The killing of every Egyptian firstborn, both man and beast alike.
How were the Israelite households protected from the angel of death?
They smeared the blood of a sacrificed Passover lamb on the two doorposts and lintel of their houses.
What does the word "salvation" mean in its full sense?
It means to be liberated from the slavery of sin and to live in freedom and love with God.
How is the Passover lamb of the Old Testament related to Jesus?
How is the Passover lamb of the Old Testament related to Jesus?
The Passover lamb is a symbol of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world through the shedding of His blood.
Why are all human beings in need of salvation according to St. Paul's letter to the Romans?
Why are all human beings in need of salvation according to St. Paul's letter to the Romans?
Because sin entered the world through one man (Adam), placing all of humanity under the power of sin.
What was the basic condition God set for the Israelites to remain His treasured possession under the Covenant at Mount Sinai?
What was the basic condition God set for the Israelites to remain His treasured possession under the Covenant at Mount Sinai?
They had to obey Him completely and keep His covenant and commandments.
What animal's blood was smeared on the doorposts and lintels of the Israelite homes?
Lamb
What passed over the households that had the blood on their doors?
Angel
From what country were the Israelites liberated?
Egypt
In its full theological sense, salvation means liberation from the slavery of what?
Sin
What Old Testament animal serves as a symbol/type of Jesus?
Lamb
Where did God enter into a covenant with the liberated Israelites?
Mount Sinai
The New Covenant terms are written not on stone tablets, but on human what?
Heart
Who prophesied over baby Jesus when He was presented in the Temple of Jerusalem?
Simeon
Saint Paul calls Jesus the one and only what between God and humanity?
Mediator
Salvation is not earned through human merit, but freely given through God's what?
Mercy
What are the outward signs given by Jesus to bestow grace, divine life, and forgiveness of sins?
Sacraments
Who acts as the custodian and distributor of the salvation achieved by Jesus?
Church
What request did Moses and Aaron make when they first approached Pharaoh?
They asked Pharaoh to let God's people go so that they could hold a feast for the Lord in the wilderness (Exodus 5:1).
How is the Old Testament Passover lamb a symbol of Jesus?
Just as the Passover lamb's blood saved Israel from death, Jesus, the Lamb of God, saves all humanity from the slavery of sin through the shedding of His blood.
How does the Church serve as an instrument of salvation in the world?
The Church acts as the custodian and distributor of Christ's salvation, proclaiming His Word and administering the Sacraments to invite people into a life of grace through conversion and baptism.
What prayer regarding redemption is recited near the end of the 'Epiclesis' in the Qurbana Eucharistic celebration?
"We offer You thanksgiving with joy and hope, in Your Church redeemed by the precious blood of Your Anointed One."
According to John 5:24, what is the key condition for a person to have eternal life?
Hearing the word of Jesus and believing in the One who sent Him.