Lessons 1-3: The Beginning
What did Cain and Abel offer to God?
Cain: Fruit of the ground
Abel: firstborn of his flock and their fat
What was the covenant that God established with Noah?
To never destroy the earth with a flood.
When Abraham’s servant was searching for a wife for Isaac, what sign did he ask God for?
That a woman would bring him water and also water his camels.
What did Esau trade his birthright for?
A bowl of lentil soup
Behold, how good and how ________ it is For ________ to dwell together in unity! (Psalms 133:1)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalms 133:1)
How was the creation of man different from the creation of animals?
Man was made in the image of God
Why did Lot and Abram separate?
Because land couldn’t support both of their livestock + arguments between their workers
What does the name “Isaac” mean?
He laughs
What do the names “Esau” and “Jacob” mean?
Esau = Hairy
Jacob = “He grasps”
Let your ______ and your ______ be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice. (Proverbs 23:25)
Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice. (Proverbs 23:25)
What did God do on the 6th day?
Created land animals and human beings. Commanded them to be fruitful and multiply and gave them dominion over the earth
How many clean animals did Noah have to bring on the ark in addition to the pairs of each animal?
7 pairs of every kind of clean animal
What was the meaning of Abram’s new name?
Abraham = Father of many
How did Jacob deceive his father, Isaac?
Wore goat skin on his hands and neck, and wore a garment that belonged to Esau
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall ____ the Lord your God with all your _____, with all your ____, and with all your ____.’ This is the first and great ___________. (Matthew 22:37-38)
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. (Matthew 22:37-38)
What are the 3 Os to describe God, and what do they mean?
Omnipotent (all-powerful), Omnipresent (present at all times), Omniscient (all-knowing)
What did Abraham do for the 3 visitors?
Brought water for their feet, made bread (cakes), prepared a calf, brought them butter and milk
What warning did the 2 angels give to Lot’s family as they fled Sodom? Who disobeyed this warning, and what happened to them?
Don’t look back or stop. Lot’s wife disobeyed and looked back at the city and turned into a pillar of salt.
How many years did Jacob serve Laban, and why?
7 years for Leah, 7 years for Rachel, 6 years to acquire his herds. 20 years total.
_______ with one another, and _________ one another, if anyone has a _________ against another; even as Christ _______ you, so you also must do. (Colossians 3:13)
Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (Colossians 3:13)
What were Adam, Eve, and the serpent’s consequences for disobeying God? Name a different consequence for each.
Adam: toil on cursed ground, experience death
Eve: experience pain in childbirth, be in conflict with man
Serpent: cursed to crawl on its belly, enmity between women’s offspring
How many trained men did Abram take with him to save Lot?
318 trained men
How old was Abraham when each of his sons was born?
86 when Ishmael was born, 100 when Issac was born
What did Jacob see in his dream when he was running away from Esau? What did God say to him in that dream?
A ladder reaching up to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. Above the ladder, the Lord stood above it and said to Jacob that his descendants will be like dust of the earth.
____ ___, for I am with you; Be not ________, for I am your God. I will __________ you, Yes, I will help you, I will _____ you with My ________ right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10)
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10)