God the Father
| Q. | What do we learn about God as creator from the revelation to Israel? |
| A. | We learn that there is one God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. |
| Q. | What does this mean? |
| A. | This means that the universe is good, that it is the work of a single loving God who creates, sustains, and directs it. |
| Q. | What does this mean about our place in the universe? |
| A. | It means that the world belongs to its creator; and that we are called to enjoy it and to care for it in accordance with God’s purposes. |
| Q. | What does this mean about human life? |
| A. | It means that all people are worthy of respect and honor, because all are created in the image of God, and all can respond to the love of God. |
| Q. | How was this revelation handed down to us? |
| A. | This revelation was handed down to us through a community created by a covenant with God. |
The Old Covenant
| Q. | What is meant by a covenant with God? |
| A. | A covenant is a relationship initiated by God, to which a body of people responds in faith. |
| Q. | What is the Old Covenant? |
| A. | The Old Covenant is the one given by God to the Hebrew people. |
| Q. | What did God promise them? |
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