Covenant: Abraham
What happened in Genesis 12:10-20, and what does it reveal about Abraham's faith at that point?
Hint: Egypt
Famine sends Abram to Egypt; fear leads him to call Sarai his “sister” instead of trusting God's promise — contrasted with the greater faith he shows in Genesis 15
Define "Theophany" and give an example.
An appearance of God to humans
e.g., God speaking to Abraham, or the Angel of the LORD at Isaac's near-sacrifice
What does "Jacob" mean?
"Heal-grabber" or "Deceiver"
According to Genesis 44:33, what does Judah do that foreshadows Christ?
He offers himself in his brother Benjamin's place — a guilty man bearing another's punishment
What is the "Fertile Crescent"?
A curved band of rich, well-watered land arcing from the Persian Gulf, through Mesopotamia, and down into Canaan
Who was Melchizedek, what did Abram give him, and what does this foreshadow?
King of Salem and priest of God Most High; Abram gave him a tithe — it foreshadows Christ's priesthood (Hebrews 7)
Define "Typology" and name an example in Genesis.
An OT person, event, or institution that points forward to a greater fulfillment in Christ
e.g., Melchizedek's priesthood, or Isaac carrying the wood
Summarize Jacob's story: birth, birthright, and blessing.
Birth: “the older shall serve the younger” (Gen 25)
Birthright: Jacob takes Esau's blessing by deceit (Gen 27)
Blessing: Jacob wrestles with God for a blessing (Gen 32)
What was Egypt considered the "breadbasket" of the region?
The Nile's yearly flood made Egypt the region's grain reserve, worth a national famine plan
List all four things God promises Abraham in the Genesis 15 covenant.
Land
Descendants (a great nation)
Special relationship (“bless those who bless, curse those who curse”)
Being a blessing to all humanity
What does "Israel" mean? How does this describe God's people?
“He struggles with God” and “God has made righteous”
We struggle with God, and yet, He still declares us righteous.
What trade route did the Ishmaelite traders use to sell Joseph, and what goods were they carrying?
The Canaan-to-Egypt caravan route; they carried gum, balm, and myrrh
What is Justification?
Justification is a declaration of pardon received by faith; it costs the receiver nothing, because the cost is God's alone
"Daily Double"
In Genesis 22, what does “Jehovah-Jireh” mean, and how does Abraham use it?
“The LORD will provide” — Abraham names the place after God provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac
Name Abraham's wives and kids.
Abraham & Sarah: Isaac
Abraham & Hagar: Ishamael
Explain the Kinsman Redeemer practice found in the Bible.
How Christ qualifies for that role?
The Kinsman Redeemer is the nearest relative's duty to redeem a family member or their property (Deut. 25, Ruth)
Christ qualifies by taking on our flesh (Galatians 4:4), becoming our kinsman, and paying the price with His own life
It what way is Jesus described as the "True Israel"?
He is the substitute and representative of true Israel — Israel wrapped into one person — and where Israel failed, Christ succeeded perfectly
What are Joseph's two sons and the meaning of their names?
Ephraim (“God has made me fruitful”)
Manasseh (“causing to forget”)