 - 1. Abraham's Call refers to the pivotal moment in the biblical narrative when God summons Abram, later known as Abraham, to leave his homeland and embark on a journey to an unknown land that God promises to give to his descendants. This divine calling occurs in the Book of Genesis, specifically in Genesis 12:1-3, where God commands Abram to 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you.' This call is significant not only for Abraham, who demonstrates immense faith and obedience by departing from everything familiar, but also for the overarching story of the Israelite people and the establishment of a covenant relationship with God. Abraham's willingness to follow this divine mandate sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of the patriarchs and the eventual formation of the nation of Israel, highlighting themes of faith, promise, and divine purpose. The call is not just a physical journey but also an invitation to enter into a deeper relationship with God, symbolizing the transformative power of faith and the beginning of a legacy that would influence countless generations.
What was the original name of Abraham?
A) Abram
B) Isaac
C) Abimelech
D) Moses
- 2. In which land was Abraham living when God called him?
A) Egypt
B) Canaan
C) Babylon
D) Ur of the Chaldeans
- 3. What was God's promise to Abraham?
A) To give him wealth
B) To make him a king
C) To make him a great nation
D) To grant him wisdom
- 4. Which son did God ask Abraham to sacrifice?
A) Isaac
B) Ishmael
C) Jacob
D) Esau
- 5. To which land did Abraham migrate after God's call?
A) Philistia
B) Greece
C) Mesopotamia
D) Canaan
- 6. Who was Abraham's wife?
A) Hagar
B) Rebekah
C) Leah
D) Sarah
- 7. How many sons did Abraham have?
A) Two
B) Four
C) One
D) Three
- 8. What was the name of Abraham's first son?
A) Isaac
B) Jacob
C) Ishmael
D) Lot
- 9. What city did Abraham plead for when God planned to destroy it?
A) Jericho
B) Nineveh
C) Sodom
D) Gomorrah
- 10. Which covenant did God establish with Abraham?
A) Davidic Covenant
B) Mosaic Covenant
C) Covenant of Circumcision
D) Noahic Covenant
- 11. What was the sign of God’s covenant with Abraham?
A) The rainbow
B) Baptism
C) A sacrifice
D) Circumcision
- 12. What are Abraham and his descendants collectively known as?
A) Israelites
B) Egyptians
C) Philistines
D) Canaanites
- 13. Where did Abraham settle after leaving Haran?
A) Mesopotamia
B) The land of Canaan
C) Egypt
D) Aram
- 14. What was the primary virtue demonstrated by Abraham?
A) Riches
B) Strength
C) Wisdom
D) Faith
- 15. What was Abraham's reaction when he learned he would have a son at an old age?
A) He prayed
B) He laughed
C) He cursed
D) He cried
- 16. Which one of Abraham's relatives traveled with him?
A) Lot
B) Moses
C) Eli
D) David
- 17. What was the original reason for the conflict between Abraham and Lot?
A) Political disagreements.
B) Their herds were too large.
C) Family quarrels.
D) Religious differences.
- 18. In which book of the Bible is Abraham's call first mentioned?
A) Leviticus
B) Numbers
C) Genesis
D) Exodus
- 19. What did God change Abram's name to?
A) Isaac
B) Moses
C) Abraham
D) Israel
- 20. Who was Abraham's father?
A) Terah
B) Haran
C) Nahor
D) Isaac
- 21. What did Abraham carry with him when he left Ur?
A) A sacred text.
B) A large army.
C) Gold and silver only.
D) His family and possessions.
- 22. What did Sarah give her maid to Abraham?
A) Rachel.
B) Leah.
C) Hagar.
D) Rebekah.
- 23. What was a significant characteristic of Abraham's faith?
A) Obedience
B) Fear
C) Anger
D) Doubt
- 24. What age was Abraham when Isaac was born?
A) 100 years old
B) 110 years old
C) 90 years old
D) 80 years old
- 25. What was the name of the place where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac?
A) Mount Sinai
B) Mount Horeb
C) Mount Zion
D) Mount Moriah
- 26. Which king did Abraham encounter after rescuing Lot?
A) Melchizedek
B) Nebuchadnezzar
C) Balaam
D) Pharaoh
- 27. What number of righteous people did Abraham negotiate for Sodom?
A) Fifty
B) Twenty
C) Forty
D) Ten
- 28. Abraham is considered the father of which major religious traditions?
A) Hinduism and Buddhism
B) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
C) Zoroastrianism and Shinto
D) Taoism and Confucianism
- 29. What did God provide as a substitute for Isaac at the last moment?
A) Goat
B) Ram
C) Bull
D) Lamb
- 30. How did God's angels visit Abraham?
A) As fire
B) As a cloud
C) As visions
D) As three men
- 31. What did Abraham name the place where he nearly sacrificed Isaac?
A) Mount Sinai.
B) The LORD Will Provide.
C) The Place of Sacrifice.
D) Holy Mountain.
- 32. In Genesis, how old was Abraham when he received God's call?
A) 75
B) 65
C) 90
D) 85
- 33. What did God promise Abraham about his descendants?
A) They would be as numerous as the stars
B) They would be rich
C) They would conquer nations
D) They would be kings
- 34. Who did Abraham argue with regarding Sodom's destruction?
A) Moses
B) Isaac
C) Lot
D) God
- 35. What was the reason for the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
A) Idolatry
B) War
C) Wickedness
D) Famine
- 36. What characterized the covenant between God and Abraham?
A) Unconditional promises
B) Conditional blessings
C) Restricted terms
D) Temporary agreements
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