Divine Revelation
What is Natural Revelation?
God's communication of Himself to us throught the created order
If a priest takes care of the temple, what was Adam the priest supposed to take care of?
Creation and his wife
The cleansing and re-creation of the wold by God event is also called...?
Great Flood
Name the 3 first patriarchs in Israel (chronological order)
ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB
What do you call the departure of the Israelites from Egypt?
EXODUS
What is Divine Revelation?
God's communication of Himself, by which He makes known the mystery of his divine plan over time.
ALL POWERFUL
OMNIPOTENT
What purpose served the Tower of Babel? Who build it? And what was the consequences of their action?
Tower built by humans in an attempt to get to Heaven to make themselves like God.
As a consequence, God confused their language and scattered the people over the earth.
Where is the Promised Land located? What does it foreshadow?
1. Canaan
2. It foreshadows the coming of the Kingdom of God.
Describe the content of the Ark of the Covenant. Where was it located?
Who carries the title of the New Ark of the Covenant?
- A precious chest, containing the 10 Commandments, a piece of manna and Aaron's staff.
- Located in the Holy of Holies
- Mary
What is Sacred Scripture?
The written record of God contained in the Old and New Testament.
APART FROM AND BEYOND THE LIMITS OF CREATED ORDERS.
TRANSCENDENT
Explain the event of Pentecost: when and where did it take place, who was present, what happened?
Mary and the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room in Jerusalem, 50 days after Jesus' Resurrection. They were filled with the Holy Spirit.
What was the final purpose why God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
To prove his faithfulness to God alone.
Name 3 steps needed to avoid the final plague.
What is this central event called?
1. Sacrifice an unblemish lamb
2. Spread the blood on the doorpost with hyssop
3. Eat the rosted flesh in a sacred meal
=> PASSOVER
What is a Covenant?
How many are they?
- A sacred bond of family relationship.
- 6
OUT OF NOTHING means ?
What is described when you use this word?
Out of nothing.
It is the doctrine of creation.
Why is Mary called the NEW EVE?
Through Eve, sin entered the world. Mary's obedience however led to the birth of Jesus Christ.
How does Joseph foreshadow Jesus?
Give 2 elements.
- Both were betrayed (brothers/ Apostles)
- Joseph ruled over Egypt, Jesus rules over all.
- Both were sold for money.
- Joseph was believed dead but was alive, Jesus died but rose from the dead.
What is the Bread of Presence, where is it found and what does it represent?
12 loaves of bread, placed on a table in the Tabernacle, replaced each Sabbath and representing the 12 tribes of Israel.
Name the 6 mediators God chose in the correct chronological order.
Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David and Jesus Christ.
With Adam and Eve _____ entered the world.
Who are overcoming that ____?
SIN is overcome by the New Adam (Jesus) and the New Eve (Mary)
In the beginning there was no suffering or death and man was at peace with himself, with Creation and God.
ORIGINAL JUSTICE AND HOLINESS
What skill did Joseph have?
Were there positive and negative outcome to practice this skill? Can you name to examples?
a. Interpret dreams
b. Negative: was mocked by his brothers.
Positive: helped Egypt through the famine
How is the Ark of the Covenant a type of Mary?
In her womb, Mary carried God incarnate, making it possible for humans to see Him, touch Him, hear Him and know He is with us.