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How does the Book of Proverbs teach us about righteousness?

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What is the covenant promise made to Abraham by God? How is it fulfilled?

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The covenant promise God made to Abraham was giving Abraham’s descendants land and numerous descendants. These promises are fulfilled when God gives the Israelites the promise land and when the sons of Israel become the 12 tribes of Israel becoming the Israelites.

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Who are the prophets and what was their role?

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The prophets are a “interpreter” or “spokesperson.”A person chosen by God to communicate a salvific message, usually a message of repentance in the Old Testament.

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In what ways did God make his presence known to the Israelites while they were in exile, in
slavery, and in the desert? What do these ways of making his presence known to the Israelites
show about God?

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God made his presence known to the Israelites with plagues and miracles. This shows that God is almighty and he will never forget the covenant with his people.