Questions and Answers
For those who have what, God will bring good even from sin and suffering?
What was God making even as Adam and Eve were leaving the Garden of Eden?
A covenant
As the Old Testament progresses, God takes an increasingly what approach?
Direct
With whom does God affirm special covenants as the Old Testament progresses?
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What is a solemn agreement between 2 parties?
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The covenant with Noah found its what in the New Covenant that Jesus Christ extends?
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Abraham and his descendants are called the what and are revered as saints?
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Who did God summon to the mountaintop to renew the covenant made with Abraham?
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What did God give Moses that the Israelites were required to follow as part of the covenant?
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Christ established the Kingdom of God, which will endure forever and over which He will reign when?
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Through whom is the covenant fulfilled?
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All the Old Testament covenants assure us of God's living what to humanity?
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When the Israelites faced any threat, God raised up a what who rallied tribes in defense of their land?
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These leaders are called what, but they were not judges as we know them?
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The what began with the Israelites approaching Samuel to appoint a king?
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The Israelite what played a key role in relation to the covenant?
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The prophets were God's instruments of what to His chosen people?
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God revealed to the prophets a vision of a what?
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Isaiah prophesied of a what of the Lord who is 'struck for the sins of his people'?
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Ezekiel prophesied that God will act like a good what, rescuing his people?
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The prophets gave the Chosen People hope for a future in which humanity's what with God would be fully restored?
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Study Notes
Faith and Divine Goodness
- Faith allows God to bring good from sin and suffering.
The Promise of the Covenant
- God made a covenant even as Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden.
God's Approach in the Old Testament
- There is an increasingly direct approach by God in His saving plan through specific covenants with His people.
Definition of Covenant
- A covenant is a solemn agreement between two parties.
Fulfillment of Covenants
- The covenant with Noah finds its fulfillment in the New Covenant extended by Jesus Christ to all.
Patriarchs of the Faith
- Abraham and his descendants, Isaac and Jacob, are called the Patriarchs and revered as saints.
Moses and Renewal of the Covenant
- God called Moses to renew the covenant made with Abraham on the mountaintop.
Laws as Part of the Covenant
- God provided Moses with laws that the Israelites were required to follow as part of the covenant.
Kingdom of God
- Christ established the Kingdom of God, which will endure forever.
Fulfillment Through Jesus Christ
- The covenants of the Old Testament are fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
God's Commitment to Humanity
- The Old Testament covenants assure humanity of God's living commitment.
Role of Heroes
- God raised up heroes to defend the Israelites against threats, uniting the tribes.
Judges in Israel
- These leaders, called judges, were distinct from modern-day judges but played vital roles.
Transition to Monarchy
- The monarchy began when the Israelites asked Samuel, the last judge of Israel, to appoint a king.
Role of Prophets
- Prophets played a key role in relation to the covenant, serving as God's instruments of hope to His chosen people.
Vision of a New Covenant
- God revealed to the prophets a vision of a new covenant.
Isaiah's Prophecy
- Isaiah foretold of a servant of the Lord who would be "struck for the sins of his people."
Ezekiel's Shepherd Imagery
- Ezekiel prophesied that God would act as a good shepherd, offering safety, healing, and care for His people.
Restoration of Relationship
- The prophets provided hope for a future where humanity’s relationship with God would be fully restored.
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