What was special about the way God created human beings?
They were made in God’s image.
What conditions among humanity caused God to send the flood?
Humanity had become violent and continually wicked.
Who was the promised son born to Abraham and Sarah?
Isaac.
Who was Jacob’s favorite wife?
Rachel.
What feelings caused Joseph’s brothers to turn against him?
Envy, jealousy, and hatred.
What authority and responsibility did God give Adam and Eve?
They were to have dominion over the earth and care for creation.
According to Hebrews 11:4, what made Abel’s offering acceptable to God?
Abel offered it by faith.
What animal did God provide in Isaac’s place?
A ram.
What did Esau give Jacob in exchange for pottage?
His birthright.
Which brother originally wanted to rescue Joseph instead of allowing him to be killed?
Reuben.
How did the serpent begin tempting Eve, and what did Adam and Eve do after eating the fruit?
The serpent questioned God’s word. After eating, Adam and Eve recognized their nakedness and hid.
Did Noah need every modern breed of animal on the ark? Explain.
No. The animals were preserved “after their kind,” not according to every modern breed.
What physical sign represented God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants?
Circumcision.
What new name did God give Jacob?
Israel
Why is it incorrect to say that Reuben was responsible for Joseph being sold?
Reuben planned to rescue Joseph. Judah suggested selling him.
What victory did God promise in Genesis 3:15?
A descendant of the woman would defeat the serpent.
What promise did God attach to the rainbow?
He would never again destroy the earth with a flood.
What evidence shows that Isaac was not an infant when Abraham took him up the mountain?
Isaac carried the wood and spoke with Abraham.
How did Jacob obtain the blessing that Isaac intended to give Esau?
Jacob and Rebekah deceived Isaac.
What two things did Joseph do that caused Pharaoh to place him in authority?
He interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and proposed a plan for the famine.
Whom did Adam and Eve blame for their disobedience, and through whom does Romans say sin entered the world?
Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent, and sin entered the world through Adam.
What were the people at Babel attempting to accomplish, and how did God stop them?
They wanted to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered. God confused their language and scattered them.
What promises did God make to Abraham, and what defining characteristic did Abraham demonstrate?
God promised land, a great nation, and blessing. Abraham demonstrated faith.
What happened immediately before Jacob received the name Israel?
He wrestled through the night and wouldn't let the angel go
How did Joseph’s position in Egypt preserve Jacob’s family and contribute to the origins of Israel?
Joseph provided his family with food and a place to live during the famine, bringing Jacob’s family into Egypt.