Creation
Who created the heavens and the earth?
God (YAHWEH)
Who tempted Eve to disobey God?
The serpent
What did God command Noah to build?
An Ark
What was the sign of God's covenant with Noah?
The rainbow
Who was Cain's brother?
Abel
On which day did God create human beings?
Day 6
What did Adam and Eve do that was against God's command?
They ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Why did God send the Flood?
The earth was filled with wickedness and violence.
What did God promise Noah after the Flood?
God promised never again to destroy all life on earth with a flood.
What job did Cain have, and what job did Abel have?
Cain was a farmer, and Abel was a shepherd.
What does it mean that people are made in the image of God?
People were created to reflect God and represent Him in His creation.
What happened because Adam and Eve sinned?
Sin and death entered the world, and there were serious consequences for humanity and creation.
How long did the rain fall during the beginning of the Flood?
40 days and 40 nights.
In Genesis 3:15, what did God promise the offspring, or seed, of the woman would do?
He would crush the serpent's head.
What happened at the Tower of Babel?
God confused the people's languages and scattered them across the earth.
What two responsibilities did God give Adam in the Garden of Eden?
To work the garden and take care of it.
What warning did God give Cain before he killed Abel?
"Sin is crouching at the door," and Cain needed to rule over it.
What did Noah do after leaving the ark?
He built an altar and worshiped God.
Who does the promised "seed of the woman" in Genesis 3:15 point forward to?
Jesus Christ
Why did the people build the Tower of Babel?
They wanted to make a name for themselves instead of putting God first.
Why are human beings especially valuable according to Genesis 1?
Human beings are made in the image of God.
What do the stories of Adam and Eve and Cain teach us about sin?
Sin is disobedience against God, and sin has serious consequences. We should not give in to temptation or let sin control us.
What does Noah's obedience teach us about trusting God?
We should trust and obey God even when obedience is difficult or we cannot yet see what God has promised will happen.
Why is Genesis 3:15 such an important verse in the Bible?
It is the first major promise of a Savior. It points forward to Jesus, who would defeat Satan, sin, and death.
Looking at Genesis 1–11 as a whole, what do these chapters teach us about God?
List at least TWO things
God is the Creator, holy and just, sovereign over His creation, faithful to His promises, and merciful toward His people.