Book of Common Prayer (page 846)

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?