Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 7 > Unit 2
Lesson 4: The Old Testament and the New Testament
The Old and New Testaments together make up one story of Salvation History.
The Old and New Testaments together make up one story of Salvation History.
Jesus became man to be near us. Jesus is with us in the Eucharist.
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
Cain and Abel both fulfilled their priestly role given to them through Adam by offering sacrifice to God. Cain’s sacrifice, however, was unacceptable as it did not represent a true spiritual sacrifice.
Jesus fulfills the Old Testament role of king, who was to rule justly according to the law of God. A king was to lead his people into relationship with God and right worship of Him.
The Ten Commandments form a coherent whole; you cannot break one without breaking the others.
The sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.
Jesus became man to be near us. Jesus is with us in the Eucharist.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
God sent the Great Flood to cleanse the earth of wickedness and sin.
The Church is the people of God, whom He calls, experienced as the local community, liturgical assembly, and universal community.
With the two Great Commandments, Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments.
The stories of Jacob wrestling with an angel and God’s remembering Rachel illustrate the battle of prayer we all experience.
To understand Jesus better, it is helpful for us to consider the context in which He lived.