Abraham
What was Abraham's name before God changed it?
Abram
Who is Isaac's mother?
Sarah
What was Jacob's twin brother's name?
Esau
highly favored by his father, his father made him this as a gift
coat of many colors
Genesis 50:20 "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for ______ to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
(Finish this verse and tell who said it to whom)
Good; Joseph to his brothers
Names of Abraham's 2 sons
Ishmael & Isaac
Isaac's wife's name
Rebekah
What did Jacob use to purchase his brother's birthright?
a bowl of (lentil) soup
God chose Joseph to fulfill the promise He made to Abraham by increasing their family greatly in number, making them rich and fruitful in Egypt, in the land of
Goshen.
God means what He says.
He keeps His Promises.
He call us, He protects us, and He provides for us.
This reoccurring theme throughout Genesis, tell us that we can _______ God.
TRUST
Who is Abraham's nephew that parted ways with him, later being rescued from Sodom & Gemorah?
Lot
What does the name Isaac mean?
Laughter and joy
What daughter of Laban's was Jacob working for him to marry? (2nd wife)
Rachel
The enemy loves to use jealousy, insecurity, and comparison to have people tear others down and discourage those on the path of righteousness instead of building them up.
Per Joseph's story, we could call those people what?
"Pit Throwers"
Our culture teaches us we don't have to wait- But we see in ERA 1 & 2 that God's plan does require us to wait. What type of satisfaction do we see repeated today that caused Esau to trade his birthright (something everlasting) for a bowl of soup (something temporary)?
Instant Gratification
What age was Abraham when God gave him Isaac?
100 yrs old
What same lie did Isaac tell the King like his parents before him?
that Rebekah (his wife) was his sister. This showed him taking matters into his own hands and not fully trusting God.
What name did God give Jacob?
Isreal
What was the meaning and Joseph's interpretation of Pharoh's dream?
7 years abundance followed by 7 years of famine
What action took place in the relationship between Jacob and Esau, as well as the relationship between Joseph and his brothers that proved to be a critical part of God's plan for moving forward? (HINT: this is important in any relationship)
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Abraham's ultimate test of faith in God
To go up to sacrifice his son
Who were Isaac's twin sons?
Jacob & Esau
What did Jacob dream of in Bethel when fleeing from his brother?
A Ladder that ascended into heaven and God speaks to him.
What did Joseph require that his brothers bring back to see him for more food and release their other brother from prison?
Their youngest brother, Ben
What son of Jacob would carry the family lineage through to Jesus?
The line of Judah
What was the name Abraham gave the mountain at Moriah when God provided the ram in place of his son?
God will provide; "Jehovah Jireh"
What was Isaac's home land, also known as the Promised land of Abraham?
The land of Canaan
How many sons did Jacob have and what was their lineage known as?
The 12 Tribes of Isreal
God was with Josph all through his trials and blessed him through it all. God gave Joseph authority over his older brothers, and gifts others did not have. When God blesses us, give us gifts, and opens doors granting us ease in our path, What is this called?
God's FAVOR.
What sacred place did the Lord appear to Isaac, Abraham, Jacob, and Hagar?
Beersheba