Abraham pt.1
Why was Abraham chosen to be the father of the Jewish nation?
He didn't earn it; he was called out of idolatry.
Is the Abrahamic Covenant conditional or unconditional?
Who were the three men that visited Abraham and Sarah?
Two were angels, one was God in human form (possibly Jesus)
List two things Jacob did to demonstrate his self-serving, scheming character.
Jacob coerced Esau into giving him his birthright.
He deceived Isaac into speaking his blessing over him.
Even though you may not be able to explain the mysteries of the plan of God in the circumstances of your life, what can you do?
Trust God
The three promises God gave to Abraham in Genesis 12
land, seed, blessing
What did Abraham and Sarah do when God told them about Isaac?
They both laughed
How long did Abraham have to wait for the promised son, Isaac?
25 years
What was the result of Jacob's wrestling match with God?
Jacob submitted and called the Lord his own personal God; Jacob's hip was left with a limp, and God changed Jacob's name to Israel
Why did God lead Joseph through all his experiences of seeming coincidences and surprise twists?
Joseph told his brothers that God sent him before them to preserve life, save their family, and all of Israel. What they meant for evil God meant for good
Why did Abram refuse the spoils of war offered by the king of Sodom?
He didn't want to rob God of His glory by getting enriched by others
What is Redemption?
God's restoration of His fallen creation
What does this passage (Gen 18) reveal about God's character?
God is merciful
Did Jacob give up his place in the Abrahamic Covenant because of his sinful trickery?
No, he was chosen by God to be a part of the unconditional covenant
In what way does the story of Joseph fulfill God's promise that all the nations of the earth would be blessed through Abraham's family?
Joseph was a huge blessing to the nation of Egypt
List three things we know about Melchizedek
king of Salem (Jerusalem); king of righteousness and of peace; priest of the most high God; the one who blessed Abraham and received tithes from Abraham; without father or mother (no lineage documented in the book of Genesis); the pattern for a later priest
Name one of the promises in Genesis 12 & 13
-I will give to you and your children all the land that you see.
-I will make you into a great nation
-I will bless those who bless you, curse those who curse you
What is a substitutionary sacrifice?
one (innocent) person being sacrificed in place of another (guilty) person
Define providence.
The providence of God is God's guiding and ongoing involvement with His creation to accomplish His purposes in history.
What are two of the sins of Judah mentioned in Genesis 38.
He sinned with Tamar, He prevented Tamar from marrying Shelah, and he hypocritically demanded that Tamar be burned for her immorality
Why do we need another priesthood other than the Levitical priesthood?
It wasn't able to perfect anyone, so it wasn't able to provide permanent access to God
Name two of the promises in Genesis 17
-You will be the father of a multitude of nations
-Kings will come from you
-I will establish an everlasting covenant
-I will give you this land for an everlasting possession
What does love look like in Genesis 19:15-17?
Love needs to be firm in this instance
What is the basis for God's loyal kindness, His steadfast love to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
The covenant God made with Abraham
How do we know that Judah is going to be the most significant brother and not Reuben or Joseph?
On Jacob's deathbed, he promised Judah's line would bring Kings and the Messiah, Jesus.