In the beginning... (Genesis)
The definition of the name Genesis
What is Origin/Creation?
God called this man to leave his homeland and promised to make of him a great nation.
Who is "Abraham"?
The definition of Exodus.
What is "depart, exit, or going out"?
We learned this doctrinal mastery together in sign language, and it teaches to trust in God with all of your heart.
What is "Proverbs 3:5-6"?
This principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge turns you towards the word of the Lord and His prophets for spiritual answers.
What is "Seek Divinely Appointed Sources"?
These two trees were placed in the Garden of Eden and played a central role in the Fall.
What are the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil?
This son of Abraham was nearly sacrificed, showing great faith and obedience.
Who is "Isaac"?
God appeared to Moses and called Him to be a prophet in this form and in this place.
What is "A burning bush" on "a mountain/Mount Sinai"?
Genesis 39:9's key phrase.
What is "How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"?
This principle involves reflecting on how God see's a question, concern, or issue.
What is "Keeping an Eternal Perspective"?
The doctrine of Genesis 2:24
What is "A man... shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one."
This new name was given to Jacob symbolizing his covenant relationship with God. The meaning of this new name.
What is "Israel"? What is "Let God Prevail"?
Before the final plague, Israelites were commanded to mark their doorposts with this to be spared.
What is "lamb’s blood"?
This doctrinal mastery verse helps us understand our eternal nature, mainly our premortal existence before the world was made.
What is "Abraham 2:22-23"?
This principle involves trusting and obeying the Lord until revelation eventually comes.
What is "Act in Faith"?
God's work and glory
What is "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"?
God gave Abraham promises that his posterity would be as numerous as this.
What are the stars of the sky (or the sand of the sea)?
This event symbolizes Jesus Christ’s Atonement, where those who are “covered” are spiritually saved.
What is "the Passover"?
Moses 7:18's key phrase.
What is "The Lord called His people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind"?
The doctrine of Genesis 1:26-27
What is "God created man in His own image."?
This event Genesis is seen as a symbol of God offering His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ for you and me.
What is "Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac"?
When Israel complained in the wilderness, the Lord provided this from heaven daily.
What is "manna"?
Psalm 24:3-4 mentions these people shall stand in His holy place.