Creation
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
Who was the first person ever created?
Adam
Why did the Earth flood
To rid the planet of it's evilness
What was God's Promise to Abraham?
That his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky
Joseph, and he gave him the coat of many colors
How many days did creation take?
6
What were Adam and Eve created from?
Adam - Dust, Eve - Adam's Rib
How many days did it rain during the flood, and what signaled the end?
40 days and 40 nights, a dove brought an olive branch
Who was Abraham's firstborn child, and who was the special one meant to fulfill the covenant?
Ishmael and Isaac
What did the brothers do to Joseph, and how did they cover it up?
Threw him in a well, sold him to foreign merchants, and then put animal blood on the coat to pretend he had been killed in the wild
What day did God create man?
Day 6
Who were their three sons?
Cain, Abel, Seth
How many people were on the Ark, and who were they?
8: Noah + wife, Shem, Ham, Japeth + their wives
What was God's test for Abraham? (Hint: It included his son, Isaac)
To sacrifice him
What did Joseph dream about that turned his brothers against him?
He dreamed that his brothers and his parents all bowed down to him
List all the days of creation (doesn't have to be in order)
Light, Land/Water, Plants, Sun/Moon/Stars, Birds and Fish (lower animals), Animals and Man (higher animals)
Fill in the blanks: ____ killed ____
Cain killed Abel
How many of each animal were on the Ark?
Seven pairs of every 'clean' animal, one pair of every 'unclean' animal
Who were Isaac's sons, and which one did he favor?
Jacob and Esau, Isaac's favorite was Esau
What is the story behind Jacob finally marrying his favorite wife?
He worked 7 years to earn Rachel's hand in marriage, but was tricked into marrying her sister, Leah. He then worked 7 more years to get Rachel.
What is the difference between higher and lower animals?
Higher animals have live births, but lower animals hatch out of eggs
What led to the murder of one of Adam's sons?
Cain brought rotten fruit to offer, while Abel brought his best livestock. God wasn't happy with Cain, and Cain decided to take out his anger on his brother
What is the difference between clean and unclean animals?
Clean - Mammals that chew cud and have split hooves (ex: cows, sheep)
Unclean - Animals that do not (ex: Dogs, Horses)
How did Esau lose his birthright? (Note: 2-part answer)
1) Traded it for a bowl of stew 2) Jacob impersonated him to recieve it in his place from their father
Where was Joseph taken after he was sold to the merchants?