Genesis Flashcards
What were the two parts of Abraham’s covenant?
• That he will be a great nation
•That he will bless those who bless them
What are the two meanings for Jacob’s name?
• He takes by the heel
• He cheats
Which son of Jacob took over as the role of the oldest?
Judah
How long in years did Abraham and Sarah wait for God‘s fulfillment of his promise?
25 years
Which of the 12 tribes is Jesus a descendent from?
Judah
What did we discuss about the meaning behind Joseph’s naming one of his children “I have forgotten my family”?
Because he was away from his family for a long time and thought that he did not need them.
How are the people of the Earth described before the flood?
They were described as sinners and as wicked people
What is the reasoning behind Joseph being sold into slavery?
His brothers hated the fact that Joseph was father‘s favorite and were jealous
What did Abraham and Sarah do to speed up the process of having a child?
Sarah gave Abraham her servant to have a child with the servant instead AND her
What is a covenant?
A promise between a person and God
What is the prophecy? We see in Genesis 3:15?
That Eve’s offspring will defeat the serpent
What does inspiration mean?
God empowered men through the Holy Spirit to speak and write his truth.
What does inspiration mean?
God empowered men through the Holy Spirit to speak and write his truth.
What does Bible mean?
Biblios or book
What are the books of Law in the Bible?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
