In the Beginning
What is Genesis 1:1?
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
What did Jacob sell his birthright for?
A bowl of stew.
Who went back to Bethlehem with Naomi after her husband and two sons died?
Ruth
How did Jael kill Sisera when Deborah was leading the battle against the Canaanites?
She drove a tent stake into the temple of his head.
How did David kill Goliath?
With a sling and a stone and Goliath's own sword.
How long did it take God to create the world? (Genesis 1:31)
6 days
How old was Abraham when Isaac was born? (Genesis 21:5)
100
Name 5 of the Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me - Love God above all else 2. Don't make any idols 3. You shall not take the Lord's name in vain - misuse it 4. Keep the Sabbath holy 5. Honor your father and mother 6. Do not kill 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not lie 10. Do not covet
Who took over leadership after Moses died?
Joshua
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
In whose image were Adam and Eve created?
His own image
After Jacob wrestled with God, what did God change his name to?
Israel
Why is Passover called Passover?
The Angel of death "passed over" the houses of the people who had the blood of a lamb on their doorposts.
What citizen of Jericho helped the Israelites conquer the city? (Joshua 2)
Rahab
Who was Hannah?
The prophet Samuel's mother.
Why did God save Noah and his family from the flood?
He was righteous, because he trusted God
How did Joseph save his family (and a lot of other people) during the famine?
Stored up grain in the 7 years of plenty.
How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
40 years
How did the Israelites defeat Jericho?
They followed God's instructions to walk around the city for 7 days. Then shouted, blew trumpets, and the walls came tumbling down
Why did the Israelites want a king?
To be like the other nations, because Samuel's sons were wicked.
Which cells in your body contain the DNA that determines whether you are a boy or a girl?
Every one of them!
What did the sacrifice of Isaac foreshadow?
God's sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
What sign/fleece did Gideon ask for to know that God wanted him to deliver Israel from the Midianites?
Make the fleece wet and the ground dry, make the ground wet and the fleece dry.
Why is it called "The Promised Land?" (Genesis 12:7)
Because God promised the land to Abraham and his descendants
Who came to hear the wisdom of Solomon?
The Queen of Sheba