Genesis 1

Question 1

What did God create in the beginning?

Answer 1

The heaven and the earth

This refers to the initial act of creation as described in the text.

Question 2

What was the state of the earth before creation?

Answer 2

Without form and void; darkness was upon the face of the deep

This emphasizes the emptiness and lack of structure before God’s creation.

Question 3

What did God say to create light?

Answer 3

Let there be light

This phrase signifies the command that initiated the creation of light.

Question 4

What did God call the light and darkness?

Answer 4

• Light - Day
• Darkness - Night

This division marks the creation of time as day and night.

Question 5

What did God create on the second day?

Answer 5

The firmament

The firmament divided the waters above from the waters below.

Question 6

What did God call the firmament?

Answer 6

Heaven

This denotes the separation of waters and the establishment of the sky.

Question 7

What appeared on the earth on the third day?

Answer 7

Dry land

The dry land was called Earth, and the gathered waters were called Seas.

Question 8

What did God command the earth to bring forth?

Answer 8

• Grass
• Herb yielding seed
• Fruit tree yielding fruit

This command initiated the growth of vegetation on the earth.

Question 9

What was created on the fourth day?

Answer 9

Lights in the firmament

This includes the sun, moon, and stars to divide day from night.

Question 10

What are the two great lights mentioned?

Answer 10

• Greater light - Sun
• Lesser light - Moon

These lights govern day and night respectively.

Question 11

What did God create on the fifth day?

Answer 11

• Moving creatures with life
• Fowl that may fly

This includes the creation of sea life and birds.

Question 12

What command did God give to the creatures created on the fifth day?

Answer 12

Be fruitful and multiply

This command emphasizes the importance of reproduction among living creatures.

Question 13

What did God create on the sixth day?

Answer 13

• Living creatures after their kind
• Man in His own image

This day included the creation of land animals and humanity.

Question 14

What dominion was given to man?

Answer 14

Dominion over the fish of the sea, fowl of the air, cattle, and every creeping thing

This reflects humanity’s role as stewards of creation.

Question 15

What were humans instructed to do after their creation?

Answer 15

• Be fruitful
• Multiply
• Replenish the earth
• Subdue it

These instructions outline the responsibilities assigned to humanity.

Question 16

What did God provide for food?

Answer 16

• Every herb bearing seed
• Every tree with fruit yielding seed
• Every green herb for beasts and fowl

This indicates the provision of sustenance for all living beings.

Question 17

What was God’s final assessment of His creation?

Answer 17

It was very good

This statement reflects God’s approval of His creative work.