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Abram + Descendants

Old Testament

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How does Genesis 12 - 50 form a story cycle? Who are the important figures in it? Each section has a clear beginning and ending. Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph
What are the terms of God's covenant with Abraham. Abraham must leave his land with his family to a land God will show him. In exchange, God promises to make him great nation and bless him. He will be so great his name will be a blessing. God will bless those that bless him and curse those that curse him.
What are the signs of God's covenant with Abraham and Moses? Abraham's signs are name changes and circumcision. Moses's signs are the giving of the laws.
What does the CCC say about the intimate relationship between Abraham and Christ's church? CCC says people descended from Abraham would be trustees of the promise made to the patriarchs called to prepare for the day God will gather his children.
What are internal and external threats to God's promises to Abraham? External threat: Sarah captured into Pharaoh's harem Internal threat: Sarah doubting God will give her an heir
What is Isaacs's role? Isaac is used as the transition from Abraham to Jacob, making his role comparatively lesser to that of Jacob and Abraham.
How did Laban trick Jacob? Laban has Jacob work 7 years for Rachel's hand in marriage, only to disguise Leah as Rachel and have him work for 7 more years to marry Rachel.
Did Jacob trick Laban? Yes, he became rich and took his large family back with him to Canaan.
What new name does God give Jacob? What does it mean? Israel means to struggle. He was given it bc he contended with the divine and humans and have prevailed.
What are the political undertones of Jacob and Esau's reconciliation? If Jacob and Esau can reconcile, peace between nations is possible.
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