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Cards in this set: Term Creator Definition God is the creator of the heavens and the earth Term Man Definition Man means human being.  God made a male and a female. Together He called them man.  They were both crated in the image of God. Term Sin Definition Sin is disobeying God.  We sin when we do something God said not to do, or when we don't do what God said to do. Term Adam Definition The first person God created.  He took care of the garden and named all the animals. Term Eve Definition Created by God as a helper for Adam Term Serpent Definition Tempted Eve and Adam to disobey God. Term Garden of Eden Definition Eden was the region in which God made a garden at the time of creation.  The location is not certain, possibly in present-day southern Iraq.  Eden in Hebrew means pleasant. Term Tigris, Euphrates, Pishon & Gihon Rivers Definition These are the four Rivers that flowed from the Garden of Eden Term Mercy Definition Forgiveness or kindness given to someone who has done wrong. Term Cain Definition Firstborn son of Adam and Eve.  He was a farmer.  He killed his brother, and he was punished by God. Term Abel Definition Son of Adam and Eve.  He was a shepherd and was killed by his brother Cain.  Term Seth Definition Son of Adam and Eve.  He was born after Cain killed Abel. Term Righteous Definition To be right with God.  Righteous people have trusted God to forgive their sins.  They live the way God wants them to live. Term Noah Definition The only righteous man in his society.  He was obedient to God in all things. Term The Ark Definition The barge or ship God asked Noah to build for the flood. Term Sovereign Definition The power to rule with no limitation.  A soverien king is not controlled by any other person or nation. Term Mount Ararat Definition A mountain where the ark landed.  The range of mountains is located in modern eastern Turkey, Northwestern Iran, and southern Armenia Term Altar Definition A place to sacrafice to God.  Making a sacrafice is considered an act of worship to God Term Sacrafice Definition Something valuable that is offered to God.  In Old Testament times, it was usually an animal, fruit, or grain. Term Covenant Definition This is an agreement between two people or between a person and God.  God told the people what He would do for them and what they must do in return. Term Shem, Ham, and Japheth Definition Noah's sons.  All people living today are their descendants. Term Choices Definition We make choices when we obey God.  We make wrong choices when we disobey God. Term Abram Definition Son of Terah Term Lot Definition Abram's nephew Term Sarai Definition Abram's wife Term Herdsmen Definition Men who take care of sheep or cattle Term Offspring Definition Children Term Canaan Definition Land from northwest of Egypt to Mesopotamia Term Haran Definition An area north of Canaan Term Shechem Definition Land in central Canaan Term Plain of the Jordan Definition Large, flat area of land near the Jordan Term Sodom Definition City where wicked men lived Term Negev Definition Desert regions in souther Canaan Term Bless Definition To wish happiness to someone; to praise  someone; to ask God to give someone His love and favor Term Descendants Definition All of the offspring (children and grandchildren) of a given person. Term Eliezer Definition A servant of Abram Term Kenites, Kadmonites, Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, Jebusites Definition Groups of people who lived in the land God promised to Abram Term Ur Definition Southern Mesopotamia, where Abram's family originated Term Firepot/torch Definition This symbolizes the presence of God. These were familiar items used in covenants in the ancient world Term Trust Definition Totally depending on God and His promises, believing God will do what He says Term Abraham Definition God changed Abram's name to Abraham in Genesis 17. Abraham means "father of many" Term Isaac Definition The promised son and heir of Abraham and Sarah Term Sarah Definition Abraham's wife and Isaac's mother. God changed her name in Genesis 17 to signify that she would be a mother Term Region of Moriah Definition A mountainous region that was a three-day's journey from Beersheba Term Beersheba Definition Located in the land of the Philistines, it borders the Mediterranean Sea. Term Circumcision Definition Circumcision of the males was a mark of God's covenant with Abraham. It was a physical sign of Abraham's faith and obedience to God's commandments. Term Burnt Offerings Definition Worship of God often required animals to be killed and placed on an alter to burn. The items and the practice are often referred to as burnt offerings