Genesis Basics
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
Which verse in Genesis says God looked at everything He made and called it “very good”?
Genesis 1:31
According to Genesis 2:18, why are relationships important?
We are not meant to be alone
According to Genesis 2:15, what are people called to be?
Caretakers of God’s creation
According to Genesis 1:27, why does every person have value?
Everyone is created in the image of God
What does the word “Genesis” mean?
Beginning or origin
What does being created “very good” not mean about humans?
That we are perfect or never make mistakes.
Name three things that being a good friend can involve.
Listening, helping, sharing, encouraging, or including others
Name three ways we can care for creation.
Examples include recycling, saving water, not littering, picking up garbage, and keeping spaces clean
True or False: Talent and Popularity determine a person's worth.
False
What does Genesis 1:27 say humans were created in?
The image of God
What are two things we should do after making a bad choice?
Take responsibility and learn from the mistake
What do you owe everyone regardless of who they are?
Everyone is always owed kindness and respect
Why does taking care of the world show thankfulness to God?
Because we are caring for what God created
Instead of comparing ourselves to others, what should we do with the different gifts God gave us?
Be thankful for them and use them to help others
Name two people whose stories are told in Genesis.
Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
How did Adam and Eve's mistake affect their relationship with God, and what did not change?
Their relationship was affected, but God continued to care for them
If someone is being left out, what does our lesson about relationships suggest we should do?
Include them and help them feel that they belong
Why does treating other people respectfully count as caring for God's creation?
Because people are part of God's creation too
What is the difference between an accomplishment and a person's worth?
Accomplishments are things we achieve; they do not determine our value as a person
Name three major ideas or themes found in Genesis.
Creation, human nature, sin, faith, relationships, God's promises, etc.
How can we be “very good” even though we make mistakes?
Being very good does not mean being perfect; our mistakes don't determine our worth, and we can take responsibility and learn from them
Why is “you don't have to be friends with everyone” different from saying you can treat some people poorly?
Friendships can be different, but everyone deserves equal kindness and respect
How are caring for the Earth and following the Golden Rule connected in our lesson?
Both involve caring for God's creation—the world and other people
According to our lesson, what happens to your worth when you succeed or fail?
Nothing—our worth does not go up when we succeed or down when we fail