Effects of the Fall
How did the relationship change between Adam and Eve, and all husbands and wives, because of the curse?
Wives would have a desire to rule over their husbands rather than serving them as a helper. And husbands would neglect their responsibility to be the loving head of the family.
What offerings did Cain and Abel bring to the Lord?
The fruit of the ground [Cain]. The firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions [Abel].
How old are we when we get a sin nature?
We have a sin nature from before we are born — from conception.
Describe the state of humanity at the time of the Flood and God's attitude toward humanity?
The hearts of men were wicked, evil continually, filled with violence. God regretted that he had made man and was grieved over their corruption.
How many people were on the ark and what happened to everyone else on earth?
Noah and his family (eight people). The rest of earth's population all died.
What was the first death in the entire universe?
God killed an animal(s) to make clothes for Adam and Eve.
Why didn’t God accept Cain’s offering?
Cain did not love or want to obey God. He was of the evil one.
What is original sin?
Through Adam’s sin, every person is born with a sinful nature handed down to us from Adam.
How was Noah described in Genesis 6:9 and Genesis 7:1?
He was righteous, blameless, and walked with God.
How many of each kind of clean animal did God tell Noah to take on the ark?
Seven pairs (or possibly seven).
How did the curse of thorns and thistles in the ground affect Adam?
They would make his work to provide food for his family more difficult.
According to Hebrews 11:4, in what attitude did Abel offer his sacrifice to God?
By faith
If we follow our heart, where will it lead us?
Into wickedness and sin. Our hearts are wicked.
How did Noah act on his faith?
He prepared the ark as instructed even though he didn’t see God or the future.
Name two places the water came from that flooded the earth?
From below the earth (“the fountains of the great deep”) and the sky above (“the windows of the heavens”).
After God cursed Adam and Eve, what did He do to them and why?
God drove them out of the garden so that they couldn’t eat of the tree of life.
1 John 3:12 describes Cain. What does it say he was like?
Cain was of the evil one; his works were evil.
Why are all people condemned by God?
Because of the evil deeds that they do because of their sinful nature.
What three things did God command Noah to do in Genesis 6:18 and Genesis 6:19–21?
To board the ark, to take pairs of animals on the ark, and to gather food for the people and animals.
On what day did God call Noah to unload the animals?
Day 371
How many things did God curse because of Adam and Eve’s sin?
The serpent, Satan, Eve, Adam, the ground, and since the serpent was cursed “above” the other animals, all animals: everything in the world was cursed!
Which attribute of God explains why He did not kill Cain for his sin of murder, but allowed him to live and have a family?
God is merciful.
If Adam represents the reason we sin, what does Jesus represent?
The hope of righteousness and eternal life
How were people who lived before Jesus died on the cross saved from the penalty of the curse — sin and death?
They had faith in God and believed that he would send a Savior just as he had promised.
Name two ways that salvation in the ark is like salvation in Jesus Christ?
By grace through faith. Entered in at the door. Saved from the judgment of God. Salvation brought comfort and protection.