How is Abraham tested in faith?

He is asked to offer Isaac as a sacrifice

What do the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs meant to explain?

How God chose a people to start setting things right again

Which of the following is not true in the story of Jacob?

Rachel is the eldest daughter of Laban

Why were Hagar and Ishmael expelled from the household by Sarai?

For fear of Sarai's son's place and status in the home

What was the purpose of telling the story of Abraham's test of faith?

To understand that obedience was critical to God

What is the most important reason Joseph forgave his brothers?

They intended harm but God intended good to come from it.

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1
How is Abraham tested in faith?
Abraham was never tested in faith
He is asked to leave his wife
He is asked to offer Isaac as a sacrifice
He is asked to marry Hagar
2
What are the 2 pillars of Catholicism?
Purgatory and Heaven
Scripture and Tradition
None of the above
Bishops and Pope
3
Who was Abraham's first born child?
Ishmael
Isaac
Joseph
Jacob
4
What do the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs meant to explain?
How God chose a people to start setting things right again
How people were exiled from their land
None of the above
Both a and b
5
What name means "one who wrestles with God"?
Joseph
Israel
Solomon
Ehud
6
The concern of Genesis is:
Historical accounting of events
Telling of God's promises
Literary analysis of events
Showing the death of Jesus
7
What do we call an unbreakable promise from God?
Covenant
Legal agreement
Contract
Bond
8
Which of the following is not true in the story of Jacob?
Jacob asks Laban to marry Rachel
Rachel is the eldest daughter of Laban
Jacob works for Laban for 7 years to marry Rachel
He marries Leah because he was tricked
9
The story of God's saving love for His people
Covenantal History
Salvation History
Enuma Elish
Sin History
10
What is the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant?
circumcision
Baptism
Rainbow
10 Commandments
11
The writings in Genesis after pre-history...
give genealogies
All of the above
explain relationship between Israel and God
contain stories of partriachs/matriarchs
12
How does Jacob steal his father's blessing?
All of the above
Jacob prepares a meal for Isaac
Rebekah aids in deception
Jacob pretends to be Esau
13
What does the name Isaac mean in Hebrew?
Laughter
Wise one
Second child
Sunshine
14
A double portion of the father's wealth upon his death
All of the above
Expectation
Rights and responsibility
birthright
15
Why were Hagar and Ishmael expelled from the household by Sarai?
There were too many children
For fear of Sarai's son's place and status in the home
Hagar wanted to kill Sarai
Hagar stole from the family
16
What are the parts of the Abrahamic covenant?
Land
all of the above
Descendants
Blessing to all nations
17
Key moments of Salvation History include
All of the above
Decline of Israel/ exile and return
Patriarchs and Exodus
Conquest of Canaan
18
Who is responsible for the transmission of Divine revelation?
Lay people
No one
None of the above
Magisterium
19
What was the purpose of telling the story of Abraham's test of faith?
To understand that obedience was critical to God
To show that Abraham was evil
To understand the 10 Commandments
To show Abraham was superior to others
20
What happened in the story of Abraham when he was visited by the 3 strangers?
Sarah laughed at what they said
Abraham asked Sarah to prepare them food
He was told he would have a child when they came again
All of the above
21
Who was the first-born son of Isaac and Rebekah?
Moses
Joseph
Jacob
Esau
22
What is the geographic region of the stories of the patriarchs?
Ancient Middle East
South America
Australia
Europe
23
Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
All of the above
Jacob singled him out with a special coat as a gift
Joseph was Jacob's favorite son
He dreams that his brothers would bow down to him
24
What is the most important reason Joseph forgave his brothers?
The pharaoh made him
All of the above
They intended harm but God intended good to come from it.
He felt guilty for planting the golden cup on Benjamin
25
Who is considered the father of Biblical faith?
Joseph
Jacob
Abraham
Isaac

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