Bible & Canon
What does the word "Canon" mean in Greek?
A measuring rod; or standard
What happened in Genesis 12:10-20, and what does it reveal about Abraham's faith at that point?
Hint: Egypt
Famine sends Abram to Egypt; fear leads him to call Sarai his “sister” instead of trusting God's promise — contrasted with the greater faith he shows in Genesis 15
Who wrote the Book of Genesis? And where?
Moses
The Wilderness
What does "Ex Nihilo" mean?
Creation from or out of nothing; spoken into being with only words.
Define "Original" and "Actual" Sin.
Original Sin: the corrupt condition of human nature passed down generation to generation.
Actual Sin: the evil thoughts, words, and deeds that flow from that condition.
What sign and promise did God give Noah?
Promise that He would never flood the earth again.
Rainbow!
Define "Theophany" and give an example.
An appearance of God to humans
e.g., God speaking to Abraham, or the Angel of the LORD at Isaac's near-sacrifice
Name the 3 Sections of the Jewish Tanak
Torah (Law)
Nevi'im (Prophets)
Kethuvim (Literature, Prophets)
Who was Melchizedek, what did Abram give him, and what does this foreshadow?
King of Salem and priest of God Most High; Abram gave him a tithe — it foreshadows Christ's priesthood (Hebrews 7)
What does the Hebrew word "Toledoth" mean? And what does it track specifically?
Toledoth: "Generations"
Tracks the generations, but specifically the Messianic Line
According to Genesis 1, creation took how many days? And what happened on the 7th day?
Extra 100pt if you can name the days of creation!
Six Days. God rested on the Seventh Day.
Day 1: Light and Dark
Day 2: Sky and the Waters
Day 3: Dry land and vegetation
Day 4: Sun and Moon and Stars
Day 5: Birds of the Sky, and Fish of the Sea
Day 6: Livestock; Human Beings!
What is "Protoevangelium", and where can we find it? (looking for direct Biblical reference)
Protoevangelium: The First Good News; the first proclamation of the Gospel
Found in Genesis 3:15
How many days and nights did the rain fall?
40 days and 40 nights
Define "Typology" and name an example in Genesis.
An OT person, event, or institution that points forward to a greater fulfillment in Christ
e.g., Melchizedek's priesthood, or Isaac carrying the wood
Out Old Testament organizes the same 39 books into four categories - name all four.
Pentateuch
Historical Books
Poetry & Literature
Prophets
List all four things God promises Abraham in the Genesis 15 covenant.
Land
Descendants (a great nation)
Special relationship (“bless those who bless, curse those who curse”)
Being a blessing to all humanity
What two historical questions does Genesis answer?
1. How the Israelite people arose.
2. How they came to live in Egypt.
Why are there two Creation Accounts in Genesis 1-2, and what's different about the focus of each?
Genesis 1 focuses on the whole creation order.
Genesis 2 focuses on humanity and human relationship
What did God offer Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:21? And what does it foreshadow?
God clothed Adam & Eve with animals skins
The first death recorded in Scripture that foreshadows the practice of animal sacrifice.
What animal did Noah send out of the Ark to check the waters? And what did the animal bring back?
Extra 100pts if you can name the animal that Noah sent first?
Dove - Olive Branch
Before a Dove, Noah sent out a Raven.
It what way is Jesus described as the "True Israel"?
He is the substitute and representative of true Israel — Israel wrapped into one person — and where Israel failed, Christ succeeded perfectly
Give two kinds of "Covenants" we studied and their meaning.
Suzerain-Vassal: A king to a lesser king. More powerful king dictates the terms
Parity: A treaty between equals
Which one does God use?
What is Justification?
Justification is a declaration of pardon received by faith; it costs the receiver nothing, because the cost is God's alone
Name the "3 Eras" of Genesis?
Extra 100pts if you can add the chapter ranges for each!
Pre-Patriarchal (ch. 1-11)
Patriarchal (ch. 11-37)
History of Jospeh (ch. 38-50)
"Daily Double"
What is the "Image of God"? And what does it entrust to humanity?
Humanity is made in the image of God; reflects God's own likeness and is entrusted with dominion - the vocation of caring for God's creation.
Why did the Promise skip both Cain and Abel? Why was Seth chosen instead?
Cain disqualified himself. Able was dead.
God chose Seth by sovereign choice, not birth order or merit.
What Mountain did the Ark settle on once the waters receded?
Mount Ararat
"Daily Double"
In Genesis 22, God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mount "Moriah". But Abraham gives the mountain a nickname. What is the nickname?
Extra 100pts if you give the original Hebrew
“The LORD will provide” “Jehovah-Jireh”
Abraham names the place after God provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac
What is the difference between "Material" versus "Formal" Principle?
Material Principle: The core, central belief that all other teachings revolve around. Jesus Christ's justification by grace through faith is Christianity's material principle.
Formal Principle: The authoritative source of information. Scripture is Christianity's sole formal principle.
Name Abraham's wives and kids.
Abraham & Sarah: Isaac
Abraham & Hagar: Ishamael
What is the longest chapter in the Book of Genesis?
24th Chapter!
What are the "3 Truths" Creation reveals about God?
Creation Reveals:
1. Who God is (the only uncreated; eternal)
2. God's Power
3. Who we are before God
According to Romans 5, how is Jesus the "Second Adam"?
Where Adam's disobedience brought condemnation to all...
Christ's obedience brings Justification and life for all!
According to Genesis 7:20, how many "cubits" did the waters prevail above the highest mountains?
15 cubits ~ 23ft.
Explain the Kinsman Redeemer practice found in the Bible.
How Christ qualifies for that role?
The Kinsman Redeemer is the nearest relative's duty to redeem a family member or their property (Deut. 25, Ruth)
Christ qualifies by taking on our flesh (Galatians 4:4), becoming our kinsman, and paying the price with His own life