Original Sin
What was the sin committed by the first human beings called?
Original Sin
What does the Old Testament show us about God’s love for people?
God would never stop loving or forgiving them.)
What was the floodwater in the story of Noah a symbol of?
The water in the sacrament of Baptism.
What did the tower in the story of Babel symbolize?
Human resistance to God’s will.
What does the word “gospel” mean?
Good News
Who promised to send a Savior to restore humanity’s friendship with God?
God
What is one of the worst effects of original sin, as shown in the story of Cain and Abel?
Murder
What covenant did God make with Noah?
That He would never again destroy the earth by a flood.
What did Noah build in gratitude to God after the flood?
An altar for sacrifice.
What caused the people to lose unity in the Tower of Babel story?
God confused their language.
How many Gospels are there in the New Testament?
Four
What did Isaiah remind people of?
How God wanted them to live.
Why couldn’t humanity undo the effects of original sin by themselves?
They needed help from God.
Who was the prophet that reminded people of how God wanted them to live?
Isaiah
: What important truth does the story of Noah teach about humanity?
Humanity’s goodness can overcome evil with God’s love and forgiveness.
What does the story of the Tower of Babel teach us about humanity?
It shows how human pride can separate people from God.
Name the four Gospel writers.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What is one of the promises God made to humanity after the flood?
He would never destroy the earth with a flood again.
Who did God promise to send to help humanity after they turned away from Him?
A Savior
What does the Old Testament say about the Savior God promised?
The Savior would restore humanity’s friendship with God.
How did God show His forgiveness in the story of Noah?
By making a covenant with Noah.
What does the story of Babel explain about languages?
It explains the development of different languages.
What do the Gospels teach us about Jesus?
His life and teachings
What does the Savior promised by God do for humanity?
Restores their friendship with God.
What does the story of Cain and Abel teach us about human life?
It teaches us about the sacredness of human life.
What does Isaiah call the person who would save humanity from sin?
The Suffering Servant
What did Noah do to thank God after being saved?
He offered a sacrifice.
What important truth is revealed in the story of Babel?
Humanity cannot succeed without God.
Where in the Bible can you find the Gospels?
In the New Testament
Who spoke on behalf of God in the Old Testament?
The prophets