God's Promise and Redemption Story (Creed Ch 4 pp 56-57)

What is the primary theme of the Old Testament?

• A historical account of ancient civilizations

• A love story between God and His people

• A collection of laws and commandments

• A series of prophecies about the future

What was the consequence of Adam and Eve's bad choice?

• They were immediately forgiven without any consequences

• They needed to suffer from the consequences to learn their lesson

• They were given eternal life

• They were rewarded with wisdom

What mysterious promise did God make after the Fall of Adam & Eve?

• That there would be enmity between the Serpent and the woman, and her seed would crush the Serpent's head

• That Adam and Eve would live forever

• That the world would end soon

• That humans would never sin again

Who did many Fathers of the Church recognize as "the woman?"

• Eve

• Ruth

• Sarah

• Mary

What role does Jesus Christ play?

• He is the one who strikes at the Serpent's heel

• He is the seed who crushes the head of Satan

• He is the one who tempts Adam and Eve

• He is the one who creates the Serpent

What was God's plan from the moment of the Fall of Adam & Eve?

• To abandon humanity

• To send His Son Jesus to offer a saving death

• To create a new world

• To punish humanity forever

How is the saving death of Jesus meant to be understood?

• As a historical event with no spiritual significance

• As a punishment for humanity

• As a sacrifice for the salvation of humanity

• As a myth with no basis in reality

What does the term "enmity" refer to?

• Friendship and alliance

• Hostility and opposition

• Indifference and neutrality

• Cooperation and support

Who is the "Serpent" often interpreted to represent?

• A literal snake

• Satan

• A wise creature

• A guardian angel

What is the significance of the phrase "He shall crush your head, and you shall strike at his heel" in the promise?

• It signifies a mutual agreement

• It represents the ultimate victory of good over evil

• It describes a peaceful coexistence

• It indicates a temporary truce