Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Answers to January 6 Questions

What did God promise Abram? That he would have a son and his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky

What was Abram’s reaction to God‘s promise? He believed God

Why did Abram’s family not receive the Promised Land in his lifetime? The iniquity of the Amorite was not yet full

Who passed between the pieces of the sacrifice? The Lord did

Whose idea was it for Abram to have a child through Hagar? Sarai’s

How did Hagar’s attitude change after this? She felt like an equal and began disregarding Sarai’s orders

Whom did Sarai blame for these domestic problems? Abraham

To whom did Hagar give birth? Ishmael

How did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names and why? From Abram (“exalted father”) to Abraham (“father of many”) and Sarai (“my princess”) to Sarah (“princess” in general)

What sign of the covenant did God command of Abraham? All males to be circumcised

What day was this to be done? The eighth day

How old were Abraham and Ishmael when they were circumcised? Abraham was 99 and Ishmael was 13

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