Genesis

Question 1

Genesis - Overview

Answer 1

Written by Moses (c. 15th century BC), Genesis explains the origin of the universe and the history of Israel, to whom Moses is writing.

Question 2

Chapter 1 - 11

Answer 2

presents God as the sovereign creator of Adam and Eve who made them for an eternal relationship with him, to oversee God’s creation, and procreate (1:28). Although man was created perfect (1:31), he sinned and introduced sin and death into this world. To restore creation back to its intended purpose, God promised a redeemer (3:15) and the book of Genesis develops this theme of redemption alongside God’s judgments

Question 3

Genesis 1 - 2

Answer 3

Creation

Question 4

Genesis 3

Answer 4

The Fall

Question 5

Genesis 4

Answer 5

Cain and Abel

Question 6

Genesis 6 - 9

Answer 6

The Flood

Question 7

Genesis 11

Answer 7

Tower of Babel

Question 8

Genesis 12 - 50

Answer 8

explains the origin of Israel, tracing their roots back to Abraham, Eber (10:25, 11:16), and Shem. God would accomplish His plan of redemption through the nation of Israel and the covenant he made with Abraham, promising land, seed, and blessing (12:1-3)

Question 9

Genesis 12

Answer 9

Abrahamic covenant

Question 10

Genesis 18 - 19

Answer 10

Sodom and Gomorrah

Question 11

Genesis 22

Answer 11

Sacrifice of Isaac

Question 12

Genesis 25 - 26

Answer 12

presents Isaac as the man who followed in Abrahams footsteps believing the promises of God

Question 13

Genesis 27 - 36

Answer 13

Introduces the lineage of Jacob and his twelve sons through one of whom the Redeemer would come

Jacob becomes Israel (35:9 - 12)

Question 14

Genesis 37 - 50

Answer 14

Narrates the story of Joseph as the reason for Israel’s emigration from Canaan to Egypt and establishes the setting for Exodus 1 - 3