In the Beginning
According to Genesis 1, God created everything like this.
What is "good"
The Bible is made up of two major divisions
What are Testaments
Eventually Abraham has many sons from several women, but this is his favorite son.
Who is Isaac.
Caught in the act of laughing at the message of the angels, she lied about her actions!
Who is Sarah
According to Genesis, this was the cause of sin entering the world.
What was Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge
In the First Creation Story men and women are created at the same time and on this day.
What is the 6th day.
This is the first book of the Bible and literally means "beginning"
What is Genesis
Rebekah favors this twin over the other because he enjoys staying "near the tent" and cooking with her.
Who is Jacob.
Afraid for his own life, Abram tells his wife to say this.
What is she is his sister.
In Math class you learned what a pentagon is. This religious studies term is used to describe the first five books of the Bible.
What is the Pentateuch
What is from the rib of Adam. (man)
The number of Creation Stories found in the Judeo-Christian Bible.
What is two
Isaac prefers his eldest son partly because they enjoy the same activities such as hunting and fishing.
Who is Esau.
This "character" is known for his deceitful ways, lying to his own father who was on his deathbed.
Who is Jacob.
The Apostles' and Nicene Creed are professions or statements of faith. They both come from the Latin word credo meaning this.
What is "I believe"
In the First Creation Story, this is how the Holy Spirit is represented.
What is a 'great wind'
Another name or title for the Old Testament Books of the Bible
What is Hebrew Scriptures
Israel has a total of twelve sons, but prefers this one above the others.
Who is Joseph.
"What comes around goes around" so it says. Jacob deceives then is deceived by his future father-in-law by this trick.
What is marrying the wrong sister!
There are two types of sins you learned about. One was called venial and one, mortal. The 'deadly' sin which destroys or kills our relationship with God is more serious, but can be forgiven through reparation. That sin goes by this name.
What is mortal sin.
God saying that it is "very good" when He creates mankind means this.
What is that mankind is His greatest creation.
Two other terms that have the same meaning as "testament".
What are covenant and promise
Jacob loves Joseph the most for this reason.
What is he is the son of Rachel, the woman he actually loves.
Joseph is known for his honesty and integrity.
What is why Pharoah trusts him
Eating from the Tree of Knowledge brought sinfulness into the world because this is what it represented.
What was the loss of innocence or knowledge of sinful ways