People
Husband of Sarah and father of Isaac; he and his wife needed to trust God's plan for their lives and be patient.
Abraham
City where Jesus was born
Bethlam
A life of everlasting happiness with God, and with all people who love him.
Heaven
Human _____________ give people certain rights, including the right to make moral choices and to express belief in God.
dignity
Jacob's favorite son; dreamed of seven years of famine and was sold into slaver by his 12 brothers.
Joseph
The land that Joseph was sent to by his 12 brothers. It was here that Joseph's family then decided to settle and grow. The ruler of this land is called a pharaoh.
Egypt
A sacred agreement or relationship, sometimes sealed by a ritual or ceremony.
Covenant
____is the most sacred name of God, spoken to Moses. It means "I am who I am."
Old Testament prophet, received the 10 commandments from God
Moses
The promised land; the sacred place God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Canaan
An act of unselfish giving. It is also a ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people.
Sacrifice
Joseph and his brothers became known as the 12 _________ of Israel.
tribes
One of the first kings of Israel, youngest son of Jessie, who had been a shepherd boy
David
The Holy City; where the Temple is located. This city was eventually invaded after the 12 tribed split apart.
Jerusalem
a term meaning "father", it is a great leader of the Hebrews from early scripture times. Also the male leader of a family or clan
Patriarch
_____________ ordinary people with extraordinary faith who gave up their lives for their belief in Christ.
Martyrs
Canaanite woman who helped Joshua hide in the city of Jerico
Rahab
Ester married the king of _________ and convinced him to spare her people.
Persia
4 spiritual qualities: temperance, prudence, justice, and fortitude that help us avoid sin.
Moral Virtues
Many of the first Israelite leaders were ____ , before the kingdom was established. They helped the Hebrew people remain faithful to their covenant with God.
Judges