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| stories that are reported or recorded by someone who actually witnessed an event |
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| stories that were passed on by word of mouth and often were simplified and exaggerated in order to make a point |
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| creation stories are__________ stories |
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| de-creation stories are __________ stories |
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| Abram encountered God in _______ |
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| Second encounter_____________ & __________. |
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| God promised Abram descendants & land |
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| First encounter________________________. |
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| Abram experiences an inner invitation to embark on a mission God will gradually reveal to him. |
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| Third encounter ___________&__________. |
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| Abram receives a new name (Abraham) and a special mark (circumcision). |
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| the ceremony in which an animal is split in two and the two parties of the agreement walk between the two halves |
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| Human sacrifice was uncommon in Abraham's time. true or false? |
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| God does not want human sacrifice. true or false? |
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| loving trust, constant struggle, times of darkness |
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| Which son received Isaac's blessing and the special rights reserved for the "firstborn" ? |
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| What were 2 points made by the Esau/ Jacob story? |
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God can work through people's actions, even when the actions are sinful.
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The spoken word, when uttered in important situations, cannot be revoked |
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| What does God promise Jacob that He promised Abraham? |
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| Joseph was in charge of what job in Egypt? |
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