Genesis chapter 1
What does Genesis 1 teach about who God is and His role in creation?
God is the eternal Creator, bringing everything into existence by His word. He is powerful, purposeful, and sovereign over all.
What is the significance of the seventh day in Genesis 2:1–3?
God rested from His work, blessing and sanctifying the seventh day, setting the pattern for the Sabbath and showing the importance of rest and worship.
How did the serpent tempt Eve in the garden? (v.1–5)
The serpent questioned God’s command, twisted His words, and promised that eating the fruit would give knowledge and make them “like God.”
Who were the first two sons of Adam and Eve, and what were their occupations? (v.1–2)
Cain was a farmer who worked the soil, and Abel was a shepherd who kept flocks.
What is the main theme of Genesis 5?
It records the genealogy from Adam to Noah, showing the passing of generations, the effects of sin (death), and God’s ongoing plan through human history.
How is the order and structure of creation (day by day) significant?
Creation unfolds in a deliberate, orderly pattern—forming spaces (light/dark, sky/sea, land) and then filling them (sun/moon/stars, birds/fish, animals/people). This shows God’s wisdom and design, not randomness.
How does Genesis 2 describe the creation of man differently from Genesis 1?
Genesis 2 gives a more detailed, personal account: God forms man from the dust of the ground and breathes into him the breath of life.
What did Adam and Eve do after eating the fruit? (v.6–7)
They realized they were naked, felt shame, and sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
Why did God accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s? (v.3–5)
Abel brought the best of his flock with faith, while Cain’s offering was not pleasing to God—showing the importance of the heart behind worship.
How does Genesis 5 describe humanity’s creation? (v.1–2)
God created mankind in His likeness, male and female, and blessed them.
What does it mean that humans are created in the image of God (v.26–27)?
Humans uniquely reflect God’s character and authority. Being in His image means we have dignity, moral responsibility, creativity, and the role of caring for creation.
What was the purpose of placing man in the Garden of Eden? (v.15)
God placed man in the garden to work it and take care of it, showing humanity’s responsibility to steward creation.
How did Adam and Eve respond when God confronted them? (v.8–13)
They hid from God, Adam blamed Eve (and indirectly God), and Eve blamed the serpent.
What warning did God give Cain before he sinned? (v.6–7)
God warned him that sin was crouching at his door and desired to control him, but he must master it.
What repeated phrase appears throughout the chapter, and what does it signify?
“And then he died” is repeated, emphasizing the reality of death as the consequence of sin from Genesis 3.
Why does God repeatedly call His creation “good,” and finally “very good”?
God affirms the goodness of what He made—it has value, order, and purpose. When humans are created, the work is complete, and the harmony of all creation together is called “very good.”
What command did God give concerning the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? (v.16–17)
God commanded man not to eat from it, warning that disobedience would bring death.
What curses or consequences did God pronounce on the serpent, the woman, and the man? (v.14–19)
The serpent was cursed to crawl and face ultimate defeat by the woman’s offspring; the woman was cursed with pain in childbirth and conflict in marriage; the man was cursed with hard labor and eventual death.
What was Cain’s punishment for killing Abel? (v.10–12)
The ground would no longer yield crops for him, and he would become a restless wanderer on the earth.
Who was Enoch, and what was unique about his life? (v.21–24)
Enoch walked faithfully with God for 300 years, and instead of dying, God “took him away,” showing a special relationship with God.
How should Genesis 1 shape the way we view the world, ourselves, and God today?
We see God as powerful and worthy of worship, the world as valuable and to be cared for, and ourselves as having dignity and responsibility as God’s image-bearers.
Why did God create woman, and how was she formed? (v.18–23)
God saw that it was not good for man to be alone, so He made woman from Adam’s rib to be a suitable helper and companion, establishing the foundation for marriage.
How did God show mercy to Adam and Eve after their disobedience? (v.20–24)
God clothed them with garments of skin, promised ultimate victory over the serpent, and protected them from eternal separation by barring them from the tree of life.
How did God show mercy to Cain despite his sin? (v.13–15)
God put a protective mark on Cain so no one would kill him, showing justice tempered with mercy.
Who was the last person mentioned in Genesis 5, and why is he important? (v.28–32)
Noah is introduced as the one through whom God’s plan of salvation would continue, preparing for the flood narrative in the next chapters.