Paschal Mystery Unit 2

Why is the Old Testament an indispensable part of Salvation History?

• It is the record of humanity's longing for redemption and God's slowly unfolding plan to fulfill this longing in Jesus.

• It tells the story of the early Church.

• It tells the story of Jesus and His ministry on earth.

• It is a comprehensive history of the world from the very beginning.

Which of the following best describes a covenant?

• An everlasting contract.

• A legal agreement that involves rituals and an exchange of goods.

• A sacred and permanent bond of kinship/family relationship.

• A legal agreement that dissolves when terms are not fulfilled.

Which individuals did God establish major covenants with prior to Jesus?

• Adam, Noah Jacob, Moses, David

• Adam, Noah, Abraham, Saul, David

• Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David

• Adam, Noah, Esau, Israel, David

Which of the following was NOT one of the three promises God made to Abram?

• That his name would be great

• That blessing would come to all the earth through him

• That his people would never to be enslaved by another nation

• None - these were all promises that God made to Abraham

What was the sign of the covenant between God and the Israelites, represented by David?

• Circumcision

• The Rainbow

• The Temple

• The 10 Commandments (Decalogue)

Which of these Old Testament signs communicated God’s love and mercy to the world?

• The rainbow in the covenant with Noah, signifying that God would never destroy the world again

• Circumcision in the covenant with Abraham, signifying that the descendants of Abraham belonged to God

• The Passover in the covenant with Moses, foreshadowing the sacrifice God would one day make to save His people

• All of these

What role do covenants play in the Old Testament?

• They are solemn, family-making commitments that God makes with human beings.

• They point toward and foreshadow Jesus Christ.

• They are stages of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ.

• All of these.

What did God entrust to Abraham’s descendants?

• The Ark of the Covenant.

• The promise of salvation.

• The Garden of Eden.

• The Church.

____________ were temporary leaders raised by God to remind Israel of the covenant and God’s promises and to lead them to victory over their enemies.

• Judges

• Kings

• Patriarchs

• Prophets

____________ were leaders requested by the Israelites so that they could be like other nations.

• Judges

• Kings

• Patriarchs

• Prophets