pgs 68-69
Who are the patriarchs of the old testament?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
The book of genesis describes how God decided to form a______ for himself?
people
God's people became know as the_________?
Israelites
God's plan for all protection of all creation
What is providence?
Favorite child of Jacob
Who is Joseph?
An area in western Palestine that included most of present-day Israel
What is Canaan?
the faith that we make throughout our lives
What is a journey?
Abraham was chosen by God to __________?
be the father of his people
the king of Egypt
What is a pharaoh?
Father, or founder of a clan, a group of related families
Who is a patriarch?
Who are the matriarchs of the old testament?
Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah
Abraham is our most important Old Testament model of __?
Faith
When Abraham died, his son, Isaac, inherited his father's________?
position as a patriarch of the family
Who are the parents of Joseph?
Jacob and Rachel
Important women in God's family
Who is a matriarch?
A gift from God that enables us to believe in him and accept all that he has revealed
What is faith?
Why were Abraham and Sara an unlikely choice to begin God's people?
Abraham was 75, Sara couldn't have kids' and he wasn't famous or powerful
Rebekah
Who is Isaac's wife?
In the story of Joseph, providence was symbolized by what?
the fulfillment of dreams
How do your ancestors make an impact on your life?
any response
Patriarchs and matriarchs are our?
Family
What were the terms of the covenant God made with Abraham?
Abraham and his descendants will serve God and follow his will, God will give him a son and make his people a nation
Isaac and Rebekah has twin boys named_________.
Esau, the elder, and Jacob the youngest
Joseph's story is about the way that God's ___ is achieved?
When was your door of faith opened?
At Baptism