Old Testament: God's Love Story and Covenants (Ch 4 pp 56-57)

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What is the Old Testament described as?

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A love story between God and His people.

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Why did God allow Adam and Eve to suffer consequences?

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To learn their lesson and become better people.

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What promise did God make after the Fall?

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He promised enmity between the Serpent and the woman, and between their seeds; the woman's seed would crush the Serpent's head.

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Who is 'the woman' and her seed according to the Fathers of the Church?

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Mary and her seed, Jesus Christ.

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How did God prepare for the coming of His Son?

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By forming covenants with men, by the Law, and by the prophets.

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What is a covenant?

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A solemn and sacred oath between two or more parties, involving a public commitment to terms and often a curse.

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What is an example of a covenant today?

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Marriage, a permanent and binding covenant to love and honor each other for life.

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What was the first covenant God formed?

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With Adam, who agreed to be the husband of Eve and steward of the garden.

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What was the sign of the covenant with Adam?

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The Sabbath rest each week.

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What happened when Adam broke the covenant?

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He lost many privileges, but God continued to show loving care and expanded it to the entire human race.