Who was in the 7th generation in the line of Cain, and what were they like?
Lamech – brags about murder; claims God’s protection over Cain as reason to do what he wants; begins polygamy (more than one wife).
100
Give the definition for "tower."
A tower is any structure whose height greatly exceeds its width AND is taller than its surroundings.
100
What was the Egypt Crisis about?
Abram lied about Sarai being his wife to Pharoah.
100
What does the name "Hagar" mean?
Flight.
200
What determines the value of a religion?
The object or focus of the religion.
200
Who was in the 7th generation in the line of Seth, and what were they like?
Enoch – He walked with God and then he was no more because God took him away.
200
What was wrong with the builders building a giant tower?
Their focus and motive was only on themselves.
200
What caused Abram and Lot to split up?
There was not enough land to support both of their livestock.
200
What does the name "Ishmael" mean?
God Hears
300
When did the war between opposing religions begin on Earth?
The story of Cain and Abel
300
What was the name of the mountain Noah's Ark came to rest on?
Mount Ararat (in modern day Turkey)
300
Who was Abram's father?
Terah
300
Compare and contrast how Abram and Lot decided how they would divide.
Abram has the right to choose, but defers to Lot as an act of kindness.
Lot then had the opportunity to show caring for Abram, but takes the best land for himself instead.
300
What caused Hagar to run away from home?
Sarai mistreating her.
400
Since we live by faith, how do we know when something is important?
If God says something is important- it is important.
400
What produced the evil situation that required the Flood?
God's people inter-marrying with the world
400
What was the name of the land before it was "the Promised Land?"
Canaan
400
In the war between the four kings and the five kings, which side won the war?
The one with the four kings.
400
How old was Abram when Ishmael was born?
86
500
What kind of search are all people involved in?
A spiritual search- trying to find answers to spiritual questions (questions about meaning and purpose)
500
What are the dimensions of Noah's Ark?
450 ft L x 75 ft W x 45 ft H
500
Why was Abram's big move such a striking evidence of faith in God?
His unquestioning obedience to move to a land he had never been to or seen before.
500
Describe how Abram's 318 men attacked the armies of the four kings and won.
Abram attacked at night and from all different directions.
500
When does the name change (Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah) take place?
The promise of Isaac's birth in one year's time when Abraham is 99.