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What did God promise Abraham regarding his descendants?

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They would be more numerous than the stars.

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What is a covenant in the context of Salvation History?

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A sacred permanent bond of family relationship.

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Who showed hospitality to an angel of the Lord with a message from God?

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Abraham

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Who were the Nephilim according to Genesis 6?

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Mysterious individuals described as “heroes of old” and “men of renown.”

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Who are referred to as the Chosen People?

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The people of Israel, descended from Abraham.

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What does gratuitous love mean in the context of God's relationship with the Chosen People?

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Undeserved love given freely.

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Who was Shem, and what is significant about his descendants?

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Shem was one of Noah’s sons, and his descendants were the Chosen People.

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What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel according to the Bible?

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To reach Heaven and make the builders like God.

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What event is described as the birth of the Church?

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The Pentecost.

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What happened on the day of Pentecost?

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The Holy Spirit descended upon Mary and the Apostles.