Religion Test tomorrow Flashcards
Define Mercy
Gods forgiveness and love
Noah
He created an ark with the two pieces on it that would stay above the flood
Covenant
a solemn agreement between God and his people
Providence
Gods plan and protection for all creation
Moses
The man who led the Israelites out of slavery in Eygpt. God spoke to them through a burning a bush
Commandments
the covenant between God and his people showing them how to live
In what book of the bible do we hear about Moses and the Israelites escaping from slavery
Book of Exodus
Describe the two accounts of creation. What is their message
1: God creates the Universe
2: God creates human beings
The message is that God loves all he created and human is the peak of creation
How do I know God loves me List 3 ways
1: he sent Jesus his only son
2: He gives us laws out of love - the 10 Commandments
3: God invites us into a loving relationship
Describe the 2 covenants in the Old Testament. What is the message in these accounts
The message is to worship the one and only God. He makes covenants to show his love for creation and us
How has God been faithful to humankind
He always forgives us and is merciful
he has loved us for all eternity
Even if we are not faithful he still is
Issac
the son of Abraham and Sarah that was going to be sacrificed but then God told him no
