Introduction
When reading the Bible, how should you determine the meaning of a passage?
Who is the main character of the Bible? What does this mean for how we should read and interpret the Bible?
God. We interpret the Bible as a book not primarily about us, but primarily about God.
Who is the human author of the book of Genesis?
Moses
Who were the patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Sin offers pleasure and autonomy, but it does not deliver. According to Genesis, what are the consequences of sin?
Pain, separation, and death.
In 4 words, summarize the big story of the Bible.
Creation, fall, redemption, restoration.
What biblical word means that God has supreme power and authority?
sovereignty
Where do we find God's record of primordial history?
Genesis 1-11
In the Abrahamic Covenant, God promises Abraham what 3 main things?
land, offspring, and descendants
What covenant are we in now?
The New Covenant
What is the Pentateuch?
The first 5 books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy)
What does Ex Nihilo mean?
What does imago Dei mean?
To be made in God's image.
What does the story of Joseph teach us about God?
that God is faithful and sovereign
What biblical truth is the basis for treating all humans with dignity and respect?
That all humans are made in the image of God.
What does the word "testament" mean?
covenant
What is the reference to 1 Bible passage that states that the Bible is God's Word (he is the author)?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 or 2 Peter 1:20-21
In what chapters in Genesis do we see the pervasiveness and the downward spiral into sin?
Genesis 3-11
How was Abraham counted as righteous?
By believing (faith)
How did God save people in the Old Testament? How do you know?
Saved by faith. Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.
What are the 5 genres that we talked about that are in the Old Testament?
historical narrative, law, prophets, psalms, and wisdom
Is the God of the Old Testament a God of wrath and the God of the New Testament a God of love? Why or why not?
No - God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
What were the people who were building a tower in Genesis 11 trying to do for themselves?
Build their own kingdom and make a name for themselves.
List the 4 main covenants that God made with people in the Old Testmant.
Adam/Noah, Abraham, Moses, David
What is one way the book of Genesis points to Jesus. Be specific.
2. God's covenant with Abraham - God walks through the sacrifice, saying that he will take the punishment for Israel's dissobedience.
3. The sacrifice of Isaac - Jesus is the son and the lamb of God who was offered as a sacrifice.