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Genesis 12:1-9 Good News Translation (GNT)
God's Call to Abram
12 The Lord said to Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father's home, and go to a land that I am going to show you. 2 I will give you many descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.

3 I will bless those who bless you,
But I will curse those who curse you.
And through you I will bless all the nations.”

4 When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the Lord had told him to do; and Lot went with him. 5 Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the wealth and all the slaves they had acquired in Haran, and they started out for the land of Canaan.

When they arrived in Canaan, 6 Abram traveled through the land until he came to the sacred tree of Moreh, the holy place at Shechem. (At that time the Canaanites were still living in the land.) 7 The Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “This is the country that I am going to give to your descendants.” Then Abram built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 After that, he moved on south to the hill country east of the city of Bethel and set up his camp between Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There also he built an altar and worshiped the Lord. 9 Then he moved on from place to place, going toward the southern part of Canaan.

GENESIS 15:1-6

Genesis 15:1-6 Good News Translation (GNT)
God's Covenant with Abram
15 After this, Abram had a vision and heard the Lord say to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I will shield you from danger and give you a great reward.”

2 But Abram answered, “Sovereign Lord, what good will your reward do me, since I have no children? My only heir is Eliezer of Damascus.
3 You have given me no children, and one of my slaves will inherit my property.”

4 Then he heard the Lord speaking to him again: “This slave Eliezer will not inherit your property; your own son will be your heir.”
5 The Lord took him outside and said, “Look at the sky and try to count the stars; you will have as many descendants as that.”

6 Abram put his trust in the Lord, and because of this the Lord was pleased with him and accepted him.

GENESIS 17:23-24

Genesis 17:23-24Good News Translation (GNT)
23 On that same day Abraham obeyed God and circumcised his son Ishmael and all the other males in his household, including the slaves born in his home and those he had bought. 24 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,

GENESIS 21:1-7

Genesis 21:1-7 Good News Translation (GNT)
The Birth of Isaac
21 The Lord blessed Sarah, as he had promised, 2 and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old. The boy was born at the time God had said he would be born. 3 Abraham named him Isaac, 4 and when Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded. 5 Abraham was a hundred years old when Isaac was born. 6 Sarah said, “God has brought me joy and laughter. Everyone who hears about it will laugh with me.” 7 Then she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”

GENESIS 22:11-19

Genesis 22:11-19 Good News Translation (GNT)
11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!”

He answered, “Yes, here I am.”

12 “Don't hurt the boy or do anything to him,” he said. “Now I know that you honor and obey God, because you have not kept back your only son from him.”

13 Abraham looked around and saw a ram caught in a bush by its horns. He went and got it and offered it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 Abraham named that place “The Lord Provides.”[a] And even today people say, “On the Lord's mountain he provides.”[b]

15 The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time, 16 “I make a vow by my own name—the Lord is speaking—that I will richly bless you. Because you did this and did not keep back your only son from me, 17 I promise that I will give you as many descendants as there are stars in the sky or grains of sand along the seashore. Your descendants will conquer their enemies. 18 All the nations will ask me to bless them as I have blessed your descendants—all because you obeyed my command.” 19 Abraham went back to his servants, and they went together to Beersheba, where Abraham settled.

How Abraham demonstrated his faith in God in the incident when he was willing to sacrifice his son [Genesis 22:1-19]

Abraham collected wood for a burnt offering.
Abraham went with his son, Isaac and servants a three days’ journey.
He informed his servants to wait for him and his son as they go and worship.
When Isaac enquired about the lamb for the sacrifice, Abraham told him that the lord shall provide.
Abraham built an altar and laid the wood in order.
Abraham bound Isaac and laid him on the altar.
He took the knife to slay his son, but the angel of the Lord stopped him.
Abraham took a ram from the bush and offered burnt offering instead of Isaac.
He named the place “The Lord will provide”.

Lessons Christians learn from the incident Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son

They should obey/honour God.
They should have faith in God.
They should be patient and wait upon God/should not give up.
They should be prepared to face difficult situations/perseverance.
They should be ready to give up everything.
They should rely on God’s guidance.
They should be wise when dealing with issues affecting their lives.
They should involve family members in worship.
They should rely on God’s providence.

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Questions to expect in examinations

Explain the importance of the covenant between God and Abraham. (6 marks)
1. God bound Himself in a personal relationship with Abraham
2. It showed that Abraham had faith/trust in God
3. It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God
4. Abraham and his descendants were assured of God’s protection
5. The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan
6. It confirmed Abraham as God’s choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation
7. God continued with his plan of salvation for human kind through the covenant.
State the promises God made to Abraham during his call. (6mks)
1. God would make Abraham a great Nation.
2. God would bless Abraham.
3. God would make Abraham’s name great / famous.
4. God would make Abraham a source of blessings to others.
5. God would bless those who bless Abraham.
6. God would curse those who cursed Abraham.
7. God would give Abraham the land of Canaan.
Give the incidences when Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (7 mks)
1. Abraham positively responded to God’s call to go to unknown land.
2. He built altars at Shechem and Bethel.
3. He offered sacrifices to God in Canaan.
4. He accepted the change of his name and of his wife’s.
5. He entered into a covenant relationship with God.
6. He accepted circumcision as a sign of the covenant with God for himself and his descendants.
7. He was ready to offer his only son, Isaac as a sacrifice.
8. He abandoned the worship of many gods and went for one true God.
Explain the importance of the promises given to Abraham to Christians today. (7 mks)
1. Christians will inherit the kingdom of God which is equivalent to the promised land of Canaan.
2. They should seek blessings from God.
3. They are under God’s protection in all their activities.
4. Christians who disobey God are punished by Him.
5. If Christians obey God, they receive His rewards.
6. They should trust in God’s providence.
7. They should accept suffering because they will be liberated by God.
8. By accepting Christ they have an everlasting covenant with God.
Describe how God tested Abraham’s faith in Genesis 22:1-19 (8mks).
1. God called Abraham and Abraham said here I am
2. He asked him to take his son Isaac to the land of Moriah and offer him as a sacrifice upon one of the mountains he would tell him
3. Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his ass and took two of his servants and his son Isaac
4. He cut wood for the burnt offering and went to the place God had told him
5. On the third day, he lifted his eyes and saw the place afar off
6. He told the young men to stay while he would go up with his son to worship and come back
7. He laid the wood on Isaac and took in his hand the fire and the knife
8. Isaac enquired where the lamb for burnt offering was
9. Abraham replied that God would provide the lamb
10. When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it
11. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood
12. Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son
13. But the angel of God called him from heaven by name
14. He told him not to do anything to the son for it had been confirmed that he feared God
With reference to Genesis 17:10-17, outline five instructions given by God to Abraham concerning Jewish circumcision (5 mks).
1. Every male among his descendants had to be circumcised
2. They would be circumcised by cutting the flesh of the foreskin
3. Circumcision would take place when a boy was 8 days old
4. All the male servants of Abraham had to be circumcised
5. It would be a symbol of an everlasting covenant between God and Abraham’s descendants
6. Any male who was not circumcised would be cut off from Abraham’s descendants
Describe the making of the covenant between God and Abraham (8x1 = 8 mks)
1. God asked Abraham to bring the best of his animals.
2. Abraham brought a heifer, a she goat, a ram, a turtle dove and a young pigeon.
3. He then cut the animals into halves and placed them apposite each other in two rows.
4. The birds were not split.
5. Birds of prey came on the carcasses but Abraham drove them away.
6. Towards evening, Abraham fell into a deep sleep.
7. While he slept the Lord appeared to him in a vision and gave him other promises.
8. After the sun set and it was dark, God in form of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between the pieces of animals.
9. The Lord made a covenant with Abraham and promised to give him and his descendants the land of Canaan.
Outline the background of Abraham before his call. (6 marks)
1. He lived in ur of chaldeans
2. He was son of Terah
3. He moved from ur to Haran with his family
4. He and his wife were childless.
5. He and his family worshipped idols
6. His name was Abram and his wife Sarai
7. God called him when he was 75 years old.
8. He had two brothers – Haran & Nahar.
Describe the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9). (7 marks)
1. God called Abraham in Haran after the death of his father.
2. Abraham was 75 years old when God commanded him to leave with his family.
3. To leave Haran and go to unknown land.
4. God made promises to Abraham of a great nation,/many blessing,/a great name/a source of blessings to many/curses to those who curse him.
5. Abraham obeyed and set off for the unknown land, with his wife, nephew lot, servants and livestock.
6. In Canaan God appeared to him in Bethel and Schechem.
7. Here, he was shown the land that would belong to his descendants.
8. Abraham built altars at Bethel and Schechem and worshipped God.
9. God appeared to Abraham in the land/promised to give the land of Canaan to his descendants.
10. He moved to the mountain to the east of Bethel/pitched his tent/built an altar for the lord/called the name of the lord.
Give seven reasons why Abraham is referred to as the Father of faith
1. He left his land and wealth to go to a foreign land.
2. He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac.
3. He undertook a long and dangerous journey to an unknown land.
4. He trusted God’s promise of a son despite his wife’s age.
5. He built an alter for God at Bethel and Shechem.
6. He accepted to make a covenant with God by offering him sacrifices of animals and birds.
7. He accepted God’s command of circumcision at old age.
8. He abandoned the worship of idols and worshipped Yahweh as the true God

State the elements of a covenant

26/3/2022

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Explain 8 elements of model covanent in life

Elements of covenant

Two or more parties are involved.
Those involved commit themselves to a binding agreement.
Involves promises or oaths.
It usually has some physical sign or symbol.
It involves a witness or witnesses.
It is usually sealed.
A ceremony or a ritual is performed to enforce it.
It has serious/ negative consequences experienced by those who break it and benefits for those who keep it.

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How a Christian facing difficulties can be encouraged from the life of Abraham.

15/3/2022

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How a Christian facing difficulties can be encouraged from the life of Abraham.

Should learn not to doubt God but always remember that God is there and he fulfils his promises.
Being prepared to face very difficult situations.
Learning to be patient and wait upon God’s promises.
Continue having faith in God even in tough/difficult circumstance of life.
Being alert – and listening to what God is saying.
Being ready to give up everything and work for God as prove of their faith.
Responding to God through complete obedience.
Faith in Jesus gives power to over come all temptations.

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Importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants

20/6/2021

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Importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants

It was an outward sign of Abraham’s and his descendants’ covenant relationship with God.
It was an outward sign of a male Jew’s true belonging to the Jewish community.
It was an outward sign of the inner faith for Abraham and his descendants that they were called to a life of obedience to God.
It identified the Israelites as God’s chosen race.
Through it, Abraham and his descendants were assured of inheriting God’s blessings.
It confirmed that Abraham was obedient and faithful to God.
It was a sign of continued love and protection from God which the Israelites were to enjoy.
It signified purity/ cleanliness.

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Elements of the Jewish worship found in the Christian worship today

11/6/2021

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Elements of the Jewish worship found in the Christian worship today

There are a number of elements of Israelite worship which have been carried over from the time of the Exodus to Judaism the early church and to the present time.

These elements include:

The Passover feast which found its origin from the Passover which marked the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. This is referred to as the Lord’s Supper in the N. T and Christian worship.
Use of prayer and songs in worship.
Observing the Lord’s Day / Sabbath by modern Christians.
Offerings are also given in form of money, goods and services tithes.
Altars. Most Christian churches have altars also called sanctuary.

NB: The worship of God by the Israelites was more similar to that one of the Traditional African worship.

Observing the Ten Commandments.
Burning of incense e.g. catholic church.
Spiritual leaders e.g. pastors, priests.
Dedication of children to God.

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THE MAKING OF THE SINAI COVENANT

25/8/2020

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(EXODUS 19, 24:1 – 8)

EXODUS 19

Exodus 19 New International Version (NIV)
At Mount Sinai
19 On the first day of the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on that very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. 2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain.

3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you[a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”

7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the Lord had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.

9 The Lord said to Moses, “I am going to come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear me speaking with you and will always put their trust in you.” Then Moses told the Lord what the people had said.

10 And the Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes 11 and be ready by the third day, because on that day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. 12 Put limits for the people around the mountain and tell them, ‘Be careful that you do not approach the mountain or touch the foot of it. Whoever touches the mountain is to be put to death. 13 They are to be stoned or shot with arrows; not a hand is to be laid on them. No person or animal shall be permitted to live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain.”

14 After Moses had gone down the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes. 15 Then he said to the people, “Prepare yourselves for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations.”

16 On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled. 17 Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. 18 Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the Lord descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, and the whole mountain[b] trembled violently. 19 As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and the voice of God answered him.[c]

20 The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain. So Moses went up 21 and the Lord said to him, “Go down and warn the people so they do not force their way through to see the Lord and many of them perish. 22 Even the priests, who approach the Lord, must consecrate themselves, or the Lord will break out against them.”

23 Moses said to the Lord, “The people cannot come up Mount Sinai, because you yourself warned us, ‘Put limits around the mountain and set it apart as holy.’”

24 The Lord replied, “Go down and bring Aaron up with you. But the priests and the people must not force their way through to come up to the Lord, or he will break out against them.”

25 So Moses went down to the people and told them.

EXODUS 24:1-8

Exodus 24:1-8
King James Version (KJV)
24 And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the Lord, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off.

2 And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.

3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the Lord hath said will we do.

4 And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

5 And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the Lord.

6 And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar.

7 And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient.

8 And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these words.

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God’s covenant with Abraham

16/6/2020

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Gen 15:1-19

Genesis 15:1-19 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
God’s Covenant with Abram

15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what wilt thou give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Elie′zer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, thou hast given me no offspring; and a slave born in my house will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; your own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” 6 And he believed the Lord; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness.

7 And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chalde′ans, to give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” 9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a she-goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 And he brought him all these, cut them in two, and laid each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. 11 And when birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

12 As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram; and lo, a dread and great darkness fell upon him. 13 Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know of a surety that your descendants will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs, and will be slaves there, and they will be oppressed for four hundred years; 14 but I will bring judgment on the nation which they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. 15 As for yourself, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. 16 And they shall come back here in the fourth generation; for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”

17 When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphra′tes, 19 the land of the Ken′ites, the Ken′izzites, the Kad′monites,

God’s covenant with Abraham

Abraham wanted an assurance from God that the Almighty would fulfill his promises. God commanded Abraham to prepare to offer a sacrifice.

Abraham was asked to bring the following

Three year old heifer.
Three year old she-goat.
Three year old ram.
Turtle dove.
Young pigeon.

The physical manifestations of God are commonly referred to as Theophany. The following are well known examples of theophanies in the Bible;

The burning bush in the call of Moses. (Exodus 3:2 – 4)
The pillar of fire and a pillar of cloud as recorded in the story of Exodus. (Exodus 13:20 – 22)
Thunder, lightning, smoke at Mount Sinai. (Exodus 19:16 – 22)
The mighty wind, earthquake a still voice in the story of Elijah. (1 Kings 19:11 – 12)

He was to cut these animals into halves except for the birds and arrange them in two rows.
He laid the cut halves one against each other in two rows out in the sun.
Birds were killed but were offered whole.
Abraham fell into a deep sleep during which God gave him more promises.
God the passed between the sacrificed animals in the form of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch.
This was an unconditional covenant because it is God who was to bear the consequences.
Abraham had been assured of the fulfillment of the covenant.

Importance of the covenant

It marks God’s initiative to enter into a personal relationship with humankind which had been destroyed.
It signified the reward of obeying and having faith in God.
It confirms that God was willing to fulfill the promises He had made to Abraham.
Through the covenant with Abraham, all nations of the world were to receive God’s salvation.
It shows that God may elect an individual and use him/her for His purpose.
By entering into a covenant with Abraham, God was confirming His choice of Abraham as the one to fulfill His plan of salvation.

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FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES: ABRAHAM

26/8/2019

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Ways in which Christians express their faith in God today

5/7/2019

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Ways in which Christians express their faith in God today

Praying to God.
Giving offering and tithes.
Reading the Bible/Bible study.
Preaching the gospel.
Singing Christian songs.
Attending fellowships.
Helping the needy.
Leading holy life/obeying God’s laws.
Repenting their sins.
Partaking sacraments e.g. the Lord’s Supper, baptism e.t.c.
Caring for God’s creation.
Celebrating Christian festivals.

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WAYS IN WHICH CHRISTIANS EXPRESS THEIR FAITH IN GOD TODAY

KCSE 2015 QUESTION 3(c) PAPER 1

Through praying/fasting
Through preaching/evangelism/winning souls to the kingdom of God
By singing/dancing for God/composing songs/listening to christian songs
By building worshipping places
By giving tithes/offerings to God
By helping the needy/acts of charity
Through forgiving others/repenting their sins
By respecting their church leaders/spiritual authority
By having special attires/wearing a crucifix
By leading righteous lives/obeying God’s commandments/role models
By observing religious festivals/rituals/church functions
By reading the bible/Christian literature

How do Christians in Kenya demonstrate their faith in God? (8 marks)

KCSE 2019 QUESTION 3(c) PAPER 2

Identify seven ways in which Christians demonstrate their faith in God

Christians pray/pronounce blessings in the name of God.
They give offering/tithe in church.
They confess/repent their sins/forgive others.
By building places of worship for God.
They undergo baptism/partake of the Holy communion.
By visiting places perceived to be holy/sacred.
By obeying the teachings of Christ/commandments/reading the word of God.
Caring for God’s creation/helping the needy.
Composing/singing songs to God.
Dedicating their lives/time to serve God in various positions/preaching gospel.

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Characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham

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Characteristics of God’ covenant with Abraham

It was unconditional
it had two unequal parties i.e. God and Abraham.
It had promises which were given by God.
It had an outward sign which was circumcision.
It was sealed through the blood of the sacrifice.
It was voluntary
Abraham entered it willingly.
It was binding
it was to be kept even by Abraham’s descendants.
It was initiated by God.

Explain the characteristics of a covenant. (5 marks)

Characteristics of a covenant

An agreement between two individuals/parties-
A covenant is an agreement between two parties /individuals who were separate before
Promises
the parties involved exchange vows /make promises to each other
Witnesses
There are both physical /spiritual witnesses during the making of a covenant
Signs
are the physical/outward mark to remind the parties of their obligations to each other
Ceremony
There are rituals performed to seal the covenant
Conditions/consequences
Each party is expected to honour their part of the covenant/failure leads to consequences.
Seal
A binding rite

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Relevance of the promises to Christians today

30/4/2019

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GODS PROMISES TO ABRAHAM

30/4/2019

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Identify 5 types of animals used during the covenant of God

25/6/2018

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The solution to this question can be retrieved from the book of Genesis (Genesis 15:9)

Genesis 15:9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”

solution:

A heifer
A she – goat
A ram
A turtle dove
A young pigeon

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Meaning of the term Covenant

16/9/2016

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Meaning of the term Covenant

It is an agreement between two or more parties by which they exchange and accept obligations to one another. It is a serious or solemn agreement between two persons or groups of people. Other words used are “testament” “pact” or ‘treaty” It brings together two or more parties that have been separate before.
There are two types;

(i) Conditional covenant

It is an agreement/ a covenant between two or more parties which in fact are equal.

(ii) Unconditional covenant

It is a covenant between two unequal parties for example between God and his people.

Examples of well-known covenants in the Bible;

Covenant with Noah / Noaic in which God entered into a relationship with the whole world and promised to preserve the life of people (Gen 9) The sign of this covenant is the rainbow.
The covenant with Abraham in which God promised to fulfill the promises he made with him. The sign is circumcision.
The covenant with the people of Israel at Mt. Sinai/ Mosaic in which God promised to be their God the Israelites promised obedience (Exodus 24). The sign is the law / the Ten Commandments.
The covenant with King David in which God promised him that his dynasty will continue forever. (2 Sam 7:14 – 16)
The covenant with Jeremiah in which God promised to make a new covenant with the Israelites where each individual will know God personally. (Jeremiah 31:3 – 34)

Elements of covenant

Two or more parties are involved.
Those involved commit themselves to a binding agreement.
Involves promises or oaths.
It usually has some physical sign or symbol.
It involves a witness or witnesses.
It is usually sealed.
A ceremony or a ritual is performed to enforce it.
It has serious/ negative consequences experienced by those who break it and benefits for those who keep it.

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Definition of the term faith in God

14/9/2016

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Faith

It means having complete trust in something or in someone.
It is a strong belief and unquestionable confidence. (Heb 11:1 – 6)
Faith persuades us to believe in what we have not yet seen and enables us to act on it.

Importance of Faith in Christian life today

Enables Christians to overcome temptations.
Gives Christians strength and courage in their lives.
Inspires Christians to do the will of God.
Enables Christians to fellowship with one another.
Makes Christians to lead a prayerful life.
Promotes unity and oneness among the Christians.
Enables Christians to preach the word of God.
Enables them to do wonders and miracles.
Leads to growth and development of the Church.
Makes Christians live righteous lives.
Enables Christians transform the lives of others as role models.
Enables them to know the truth and insight about God.
Enables them to praise and glorify God.
Makes Christians hope for the Kingdom of God as a reality.

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LESSONS LEARNT ABOUT GOD FROM THE CALL OF ABRAHAM

Lessons Christians learn from the call of Abraham

​What lessons can be learned from Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son?

Gen 12:1 – 9, 15:1 – 6, 17:23-24 21:1-7, 22:11 – 19

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