Jacab Is Chosen By God Flashcards
(37 cards)
What does it mean to be a chosen race?
To be chosen is a privilege that comes with responsibility
This privilege allows participation in Jesus’ mission of bringing all people together.
What is the significance of Baptism in the context of being chosen?
Baptism marks one as chosen by God to be his child and a member of his Church
Through Baptism, individuals are called to participate in Jesus’ mission.
What sacrament strengthens and confirms your relationship with God?
Confirmation
It strengthens the individual’s relationship with God and with one another.
Which two sacraments can help overcome weaknesses?
Baptism and Confirmation
These sacraments provide grace and support in spiritual endeavors.
Fill in the blank: ‘Through the Church’s sacraments, God extends his _______.’
grace
Sacramental grace is a free and loving gift by which God offers his people a share in his life.
What does 1 Peter 2:9-10 convey about identity?
It describes believers as a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation
This emphasizes the transformation from being ‘not a people’ to ‘my people.’
True or False: Jacob was strengthened by a divine visitor to lead his people.
True
This indicates that God provides support in leadership roles.
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation?
It strengthens the relationship with God and with others
This empowerment enables participation in Jesus’ mission.
What does it mean to announce the praises of Him who called you out of darkness?
It means to share the message of God’s mercy and light
This reflects the transformational aspect of faith.
Who is considered a member of the chosen race according to the scripture?
Believers who have received mercy
This highlights the importance of grace and acceptance in faith.
Fill in the blank: ‘Once you were ______, but now you are my people.’
not a people
This illustrates the change in status through divine grace.
What does God’s promise entail?
God continues to care for all of his creation.
The promise of a demer would be carried out.
Who did Jacob fall in love with?
Laban’s daughter, Rachel.
Jacob agreed to work for Laban for seven years for Rachel’s hand in marriage.
What was Jacob’s experience with Laban on his wedding night?
Laban tricked Jacob by sending his older daughter, Leah, instead of Rachel.
Jacob was unaware due to the veils that Leah wore.
What did Jacob have to do to marry Rachel?
Work for Laban for another seven years.
This was a common practice at the time for men to have more than one wife.
What significant event happened when Jacob was alone at night?
He wrestled with a stranger until dawn.
The stranger wrenched Jacob’s hip socket but could not overcome him.
What name was given to Jacob after wrestling with God?
Israel.
‘Israel’ means ‘he who wrestled with God’.
What does Jacob’s new name signify?
His new mission as the father of God’s Chosen People.
The descendants of Jacob are known as the Israelites.
What was the outcome of Jacob realizing he had wrestled with God?
He returned to his homeland reassured that God was with him.
This divine visit assured Jacob that the blessing he had received was truly his.
What does the term ‘Israelites’ refer to?
The descendants of Jacob, whom God renamed Israel.
This term is used to identify the people of Israel.
What is the significance of a name given at Baptism?
It is a sign of one’s mission as a member of God’s family.
This name reminds individuals to be Christ to everyone they meet.
What does receiving a new name at Confirmation signify?
A call to become a new person in Jesus Christ.
Some people choose to repeat their baptismal names to recall their baptismal mission.
True or False: Jacob’s experience teaches that faith requires perseverance.
True.
Just as Jacob persevered in wrestling, we must persevere in our faith.
Fill in the blank: Jacob’s trials helped him become a ______.
better person.
This transformation is documented in Genesis 29:15-30.
