Stories of Genesis
True or False: When Adam & Eve disobeyed God, sin entered the world.
True
What sea did God part so the Israelites could escape Egypt?
The Red Sea
Who defeated the giant Goliath?
David
Which book of the writings is made up mostly of songs and prayers?
Psalms
What prophet was swallowed by a big fish?
Jonah
What did God ask Noah to bring with him on the ark?
Two of each kind of land animal (also his family and some food)
Who led God’s people out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
Which book is known for having wise sayings and advice for living?
Proverbs
Which prophet was thrown into a lions’ den?
Daniel
What did God do at the Tower of Babel?
Name one of the 10 plagues.
The Plagues: Water to blood, frogs, gnats (lice/bugs), flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn
Which king was known for his great wisdom?
Solomon
What does "fear of the Lord" mean?
It means to have respect, love, and honor for God because of His great power
Were prophets sent mostly when the people were obeying God or disobeying God?
Disobeying
How many tribes of Israel are there?
12 (remember Jacob had 12 sons)
What was the name of the place the Israelites marched around the walls until they fell down?
Jericho
What did God promise David that would come from his family line forever?
What is a lament Psalm?
A sad psalm where the writer is crying out to God
What was the main job of a prophet?
To speak God’s message to the people
Who was the start of God's rescue plan? God gave Him three promises.
Abraham
Who was the woman who stayed with mother-in-law Naomi? She picked up grain in Boaz's field and eventually married him.
Ruth
After Solomon, the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms. What were the two kingdoms called?
Israel & Judah
Job suffered greatly - God allowed Satan to test Job. Name something that God allowed to be taken from Job.
His kids, his health, his livestock, his friends, his house
What did many prophets promise God would send one day to save His people?
Jesus, the Messiah