Reli 6 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who did God choose to reveal himself to?
God chose to reveal himself to Abram, a 75-year-old shepherd.
What promise did God make to Abram?
God promised to make Abram ‘a great nation.’
How did Abram respond to God’s call?
Abram obeyed at once, showing great willingness to know God by trusting in His call.
What is a covenant?
Covenants can be made between people or between people and God, offering salvation.
What did God tell Abram about his descendants?
God told Abram that he would have as many descendants as there are stars in the sky.
What name did God give to Abram’s wife?
God told Abram that his wife, Sarai, was to be called Sarah.
How old were Abraham and Sarah when God told them they would have a son?
Abraham was older than 90 years, and Sarah was 90 years old.
What is a patriarch?
A patriarch is the male head of a family; Abraham was the first man selected to receive God’s promise.
What does living the First Commandment mean?
When we place our trust in God as Abraham did, we are living the First Commandment.
What happens when we are baptized?
We enter into a covenant with God, promising to believe in Him and to live as Catholics.
What did the Canaanites believe about sacrificing their firstborn child?
They believed it would give them abundant crops, strong herds, and blessings.
What was Abraham’s reaction to God’s request to sacrifice Isaac?
Abraham was willing to do it, though sad, but an angel stopped him.
What does the story of Abraham and Isaac teach us?
It teaches that God does not want human sacrifice, but a sacrifice of will.
What does the story of Abraham and Isaac remind us of?
It reminds us of the death of Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
What does trusting in God lead to?
Those who trust in God are rewarded, and the story shows that all life is sacred.
