Question

1. who was the first patriarch of god’s people?

a. abraham
b. moses
c. jesus
d. adam

1. which patriarch is famous because of his faith?

a. abraham
b. esau
c. jacob
d. isaac

1. what are god’s three promises to abraham?

a. a wife, a son, and a kingdom
b. land, a dynasty/kingdom, and universal blessing
c. that abraham will be a priest, a prophet, and a king
d. a kingdom, a temple, and a savior

1. who was abraham’s wife, with a name that means “princess?”

a. rebeka
b. leah
c. sarah
d. hagar

1. which of the following best describes a “covenant” in the bible?

a. a relationship sealed by an oath with mutual benefits and mutual responsibilities
b. a contract of services
c. a promise to live together
d. a sign of god’s power

1. which of the following is an important virtue of ancient cultures in the bible you show kindness and generosity to guests and strangers?

a. creativity
b. ingenuity
c. hospitality
d. personality

1. what was the sin of sodom and gomorrah?

a. a violation of hospitality through sexual sins
b. offering unholy sacrifices to god
c. taking the lord’s name in vain
d. idolatry

1. where is a good place to meet a future wife in the bible?

a. in egypt
b. at a temple
c. in the desert
d. at a well

Explanation:

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In religious (specifically biblical) context, Abraham is recognized as the first patriarch of God’s people, as he is the one with whom God established the covenant and from whom the line of God’s chosen people (Israelites) traces. Moses led the Israelites, Jesus is the Messiah, and Adam is the first man but not the patriarch of God’s covenant people in the same sense.

Abraham is renowned for his great faith, as seen in his willingness to follow God’s commands, including the near - sacrifice of his son Isaac. Esau, Jacob, and Isaac have different biblical narratives not centered on this defining faith - based reputation.

God’s three promises to Abraham were land (the Promised Land), a dynasty/kingdom (through his descendants), and a universal blessing (that all nations would be blessed through him). The other options do not match the biblical account of God’s promises to Abraham.

Answer:

a. Abraham

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