Genesis 1-2
What is the Hebrew word and meaning for Genesis?
Bereshith-- source, origin and beginning
Serpent/Snake
What does Abel's name mean?
Breath or vapor.
The flood doesn't start with wrath. What does it start with?
Grace and Rescue
What does sin always bring or lead to?
Regarding structure of creation, what happened on days 4-6? Include 2 examples.
Filling spaces--> sun/moon, stars, birds/fish, animals/humans.
Both ate the fruit which means...?
Both rebelled.
What is the significance of the "firstborn" offering?
(One of the following answers is needed for points.)
1.Offering the firstborn of your flock meant giving before you knew what else would come.
2. It’s a declaration that everything you have ultimately belongs to Him.
3. Offering the firstborn wasn’t just a gift — it was a recognition of God’s rightful ownership.
Why was important that we read & are reminded in Genesis 5 that we are made in God's image?
Because sin does not define us, our identity is a Child of God not in our sin.
Sin separates us further from God, but His goal is never destruction, it is always....
Restoration and/or Redemption. (Either is okay for points.)
What happened on day 7 and what do we refer to the practice as?
What is the key truth of Genesis 3? (Hint: Sin brings what...? God brings what?)
Sin brings separation, shame & struggle, but God brings redemption.
What does God care more about in regards to worship?
About the heart, not the thing we give.
What does Nephilim mean and how did they come to be?
"Fallen Ones", they are the offspring of the 'Sons of God' (or Fallen Angels), and the human woman.
What verse in Genesis 3 do we see the first promise of hope and who does it point to?
Verse 15, it points to Jesus.
What is the Hebrew word used to describe Eve as "helper"?
Ezer
What did Satan do with God's word when speaking with Adam and Eve?
Twisted God's Word by omitting God's generosity. Will also accept "casted doubt on God's word".
What does the Hebrew word teshuqah mean and in what regards was it being used?
Desire, longing, or urge. Sin desiring to overtake Cain's heart.
What does 'tselem' mean?
Representation or reflection of God--made to mirror His character.
God asked Adam and Eve a question in the Garden, why?
To give them the opportunity to confess.
Where do we see God refer to Himself as this "ezer" helper in regards to His relationship with Israel? (Only book and chapter needed).
Psalm 33 and Deuteronomy 33
What type of Angel guarded the gates of Eden and what is the job they have been created to do?
Cherubim-- to guard the throne of God and his holiness.
(need at least one of those answers to get the points).
What image is used when God is talking to Cain about sin (ravats)?
What are the 2 interpretations for the Sons of God?
Heavenly beings and Powerful humans.
What did God grieve in Genesis 6?