Bible Basics
What are the 3 parts of a scripture address?
Book, Chapter, Verse
How is the Old Testament organized?
By genre/style of writing
We can infer that the Garden of Eden was located on what geographical feature?
A hill/high place
What does the word covenant mean?
An oath or a promise between 2 parties
From the dust, then he breathes the breath of life into him
Book Chapter:Verse
Who wrote the Torah?
Moses
What is one of the guidelines that God gives to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden?
-Work in the garden and take care of it
-Rule over creation
-Do NOT eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Where Heaven and Earth meet
or
Where God drew near to Earth
The name "Elohim" for God means?
God is a Mighty and Strong Creator
What sets humans apart from the rest of creation?
We were the only thing that God created in his image, to look like him
List the 5 books in the Pentateuch
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Breaks things, from relationships to the earth to our relationship with God. It caused things that were once whole and complete to become broken
How can you rephrase this statement, but keep the meaning of the statement the same:
The Old Testament foreshadows the story of Jesus.
(You MUST replace the word "foreshadow")
The Old Testament gives us clues about the story of Jesus.
The OT hints at the story of Jesus.
The OT predicts the story of Jesus.
ETC
The first section of the Old Testament is the Law section. What is another correct name for this section of the Old Testament?
Pentateuch or Torah
If I told you to look up Ruth chapter 3, verses 1 through 8, what would the scripture address for that passage look like?
Ruth 3:1-8
What are the 5 divisions/genres of the Old Testament?
The Law, History, Poetry, Minor Prophets and Major Prophets
What does the serpent want Eve to believe about God in Genesis 3?
That God is not telling her the truth and that God is keeping something good from her by not letting her eat the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
When God says that the serpent will "strike his heel" what future event is God pointing to?
When Jesus suffers and dies on the cross for us
Why does God make Eve?
Because he knows what his creation needs (to not be alone) and He provides for what his creation needs (a partner for Adam)
What does the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represent?
God giving humans a choice
That they were very good
What do we learn about God's character from Genesis 1 & 2? Create a clear claim about God's character and support it with specific scriptural evidence.
See Mrs. Shappley for answer.
When Jesus defeats (crushes) sin and death through his resurrection
What is the true story of the whole world, and how do you fit into it?
What is the true story of the whole world, and how do you fit into it?