Creation
God created the heavens and the earth on day 1, but really he made _______ out of _______
What is Order out of Chaos
List 1 lie that the Serpent told Eve
Possible Answers:
You will be like God
You will not die
Did he really say you can't eat any of the trees?
Who killed who?
Cain killed Abel
Why did God flood the earth in the Bible? Why did the gods flood the earth in gilgamesh?
God flooded the earth because everyone was wicked, the gods flooded the earth because it was crowded and noisy.
What is the Power of One?
One person doing what is right can change the whole world
God made the universe ___ _______
What is Ex Nihilo
After Adam and Eve ate the fruit, what did they do?
They realized they were naked, they were ashamed, and they hid.
Why did God accept Abel's offering over Cain's?
Abel gave his best, Cain gave some of his portion.
Why did God choose to save the world through Noah?
He was righteous and blameless and followed him
List two days of creation and what was created on each day.
Day 1: Heavens and earth, light and darkness
Day 2: Seas, Skies, Space
Day 3: Trees, Vegetation, Plants
Day 4: Sun Moon Stars
Day 5: Birds and Fish
Day 6: Land Animals, Humans
God made humans in the _______ ____
What is the Imago Dei
Who did Adam blame for his actions?
Eve
What was Cain's punishment?
He was exiled to the land of wondering, Nod
How long did it rain for in the Bible? How long did it rain in Gilgamesh?
40 Days and 40 nights, 6 days and 6 nights
Possibilities:
Similarities: Flood, (Are there more?)
Differences: Days, reason, # of gods, narration, birds, what is on the boat
What is the major difference between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2?
Genesis 1 is written as a poem, Genesis 2 as a narrative or story
Who did Eve blame for her actions?
The Serpent
What was the sin of the tower of Babel?
They were trying to be like God, to be famous
What was the sign of the promise that God gave Noah?
A Rainbow
What is the major technology that came as the people in Babylonia built the Tower?
Bricks and Tar
On what day did God create Humans and Land Animals?
What is Day 6?
List two consequences of the choice Adam and Eve made
Exile from the Garden
Death
Sin
Pregnancy Pain
Pain in work (Thistles and Thorns)
Woman would long for control over Man
What was the punishment?
Exile, everyone was scattered and given different languages
What is a covenant?
A promise between God and humans
What is your group's favorite story so far and why?
(No Wrong Answer)