Unit 2 test review Religion Flashcards
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Facts about Adam
First man, created in God’s image to care and rule over earth. Sinned because of Eve.
Facts about Eve
First woman, created to make adam not lonely, tempted by apple and sinned,
Facts about Cain
Shepherd, abel’s brother, jealousy and rage towards abel, killed abel. First murderer.
Facts about abel
Farmer, brother of Cain, god accepted abel’s offering. Abel got murdered by cain
Facts about Abraham
father of judaism, christianity and islam religions. Unwavering faith in god and willingness to sacrifice his son.
Facts about Noah
Known for his righteousness during a time of great corruption. After the flood Noah and his family repopulated the earth.
Facts about Joseph
Son of jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers.
Facts about Moses
Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the ten commandments from God on Mount Sinai. He is a prophet.
Identify daily patterns
Opening – ‘And God said…’
Express a Command – ‘Let there be…’
Obey the Command (Fulfillment) – ‘And so it was…’
Rejoice – ‘And God saw that it was good…’
Identify the day – ‘Evening came, and morning followed
– the first day…
Identify Classification Pattern
Three days of: Forming environments (Days 1-3: light, sky, land)
Three days of: Filing those environments (Days 4-6: Sun, moon, stars ; birds and fish; land animals and humans.
One day of: Resting (Day 7: God rested, blessing and sanctifying the day ; Sunday)
What do we learn about God through the first story of creation? What is the religious truth of this story?
The core religious truth is that God is the ultimate source and sustainer of all creation and that God is perfect. The story highlights God’s relational nature and his design for humans to be co-rulers with him.
What happens in the second story of creation?
God focuses on the creation of humanity and their environment. Specifically, God creates Adam and Eve making them the first man and woman. They are given a dominion over the animals and instructed to care for the Garden of Eden.
What is a myth
A traditional story focusing on the deeds of God or Heros, often explaninig some natural phenomenon or basic question
How are the two stories of creation myths?
Example of two creation myths in the Bible:
Genesis 1: This story focuses on the creation of the entire cosmos, with God creating the heavens, the earth, and all things in a structured, orderly manner.
Genesis 2: This story focuses on the creation of humans, particularly Adam and Eve, and their relationship with God in the Garden of Eden.
Explain the differences and similarities between the 2 creation stories!
Both accounts feature a powerful creator and the creation of the world from a state of chaos, but Genesis 1 focuses on the orderly creation of the universe over six days, while Genesis 2 concentrates on the creation of humanity, particularly Adam and Eve, and their placement in the Garden of Eden.
What is the contextual “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it” (Gen 2:15)
Gods deliberate placement of humanity in a paradise with a responsibility to care for it
What is the contextual meaning of . “And the rib that the Lord God has taken from the man he made into a woman…” (Gen 2:25)
The verse emphasizes the intimate connection, equality, and partnership between man and woman as integral parts of God’s creation.
Contextual meaning of “And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You may freely eat of every tree of the Garden’.” (Gen 2:16)
A test of obedience and a demonstration of God’s gracious provision and trust in his creation
Contextual meaning of
“ God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner’” (Gen 2:18)
Signifies the inherent need for companionship and partnership in God’s design for humanity
List three lessons we can learn about sin by reading the stories of de-creation.
1.Sin is a choice
2.Sin leads to suffering
3.Sin breaks relationships
What is environmental stewardship? How does God ask us to take responsibility for the earth?
Entrusting them with its care and preservation.
Explain the covenants that God makes with Abraham and Moses.
God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him a great nation and land, and that through his descendants, all nations would be blessed.
God made a covenant with Moses and the Jewish people that renewed the one he had made with Abraham.
Name the Ten commandments.
1.You shall have no gods before me.
2. You shall not covet your neighbors wife
3.You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain.
4.Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
5.Honour your father and your mother.
6.You shall not kill.
7.You shall not commit adultery.
8.You shall not steal.
9.You shall not bear false witness.
10.You shall not covet your neighbour’s goods.
Main points of Joseph and his brothers
The main points of the story of Joseph and his brothers involve jealousy, betrayal, and eventual reconciliation. sold into slavery by his jealous brothers who are envious of his favored position and dream interpretation abilities.
