Genesis

Question 1

3 Forms of Divine Revelation

Answer 1

General/Natural

Special/Supernatural

Progressive

Question 2

The Pentateuch=” The Torah” by Jews & “The Law” by Paul in New Testament

Answer 2

GENESIS
EXODUS 
LEVITICUS 
NUMBERS
DEUTERONOMY

Question 3

What was the purpose of Genesis? Genesis=” Source” or “Origin”

Answer 3

To show the nature of God

To show the nature of God’s people (Israel)

To show the destiny of God’s people

To give Israel the historical and theological basis for being the chosen people of God

Question 4

Let’s break it down…… Before we look specifically at the creation story, be reminded that the most important question being answered in the Biblical creation story is…

Answer 4

not How but Who?

Question 5

origins-GENESIS 1-11 Primeval History

Answer 5

(Creation, Fall, Flood, Dividing of Nations/Languages)

Question 6

promises-GENESIS 12-50

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The Patriarchal History

Question 7

We are Created in the Image of God, therefore:

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We are reflections of God’s glory.

We have the ability to reflect God’s character.

• God made both man and woman in His image.

Question 8

THE BLESSING TO MANKIND!!!

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Populate the earth

Authority over the material world

Authority over living creatures

Plants are given for food

Question 9

Theology from Genesis Chapters 1-4

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Man has capacity to serve God

Man is responsible to obey the word of God

Institution of marriage is sanctioned by God

Mankind over creation in general

God gives special care of provision to the man and woman (garden, work, clothes, promise not to forsake)

Question 10

-THE FALL-

Four points of God’s Grace as He deals with sinners

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His grace in seeking out Adam (3:9)

His grace in promising them a Savior (3:15)

God’s grace in clothing them (3:21)

Removing Adam and Eve from Eden (3:24)

Question 11

-CAIN AND ABEL-
“Woe to them. They have taken the way of Cain.” Jude 1:1
The “Way of Cain” appears to be

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rejection God’s way and then being mad at God when He does not accept the way you have invented in its place.

Question 12

THE FLOOD-

Points of Grace

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God initiated the way of salvation (the ark)

The Holy Spirit allowed Noah to warn people during the 120 years it took him to build the ark

Even after they entered the ark there were 7 more days until the rains came

God sent the flood to purify and restore good on the earth for future generations

There is no mention of the righteousness of Noah’s family, yet they are all saved

Question 13

THEOLOGY FROM THE FLOOD-

Answer 13

Because God is Holy He must judge sin

God allows persecutions to come on His faithful but not His wrath

God, Himself, provides the means for escaping judgment

Question 14

The covenant of Noah 9:1-17:

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Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth

Fear of man in animal kingdom, Man still has authority over animal kingdom

In Verse 3 the human diet is changed (now INCLUDES meat)

Verse 4 established one prohibition about diet DO NOT CONSUME BLOOD!!

Capital punishment

Question 15

TOWER OF BABEL-

The sins of the Tower of Babel were

Answer 15

pride and rebellion!

Question 16

ABRAM’S CALLING-

7 Points to the Blessing of Abraham

Answer 16

I will make you into a great nation

I will bless you

I will make your name great

You will be a blessing to others

I will bless those who bless you’

Whoever curses you I will curse

All peoples on earth will be blessed through you

Question 17

“Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” Genesis 15:6
~In the New Testament the Apostle Paul puts great theological emphasis on the fact that Abrahams faith caused him to be

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“credited” with righteousness(Genesis 15) long before this ‘sacrament’ of circumcision was added (Genesis 17).~

Question 18

Abraham’s testing:
Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.”
And the two of them went on together. (22:7-8)
. 14So Abraham called that place ….???

Answer 18

The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”

Question 19

-THE TOLDOT OF ISSAC-
The New Testament makes a point of showing God’s sovereignty through his choosing of Jacob over Esau even before they were born.
It does appear that the saga of Jacob and Esau is indeed an example of God’s sovereignty,

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but this does not mean that Esau had no free will for which he would be accountable.

Question 20

The Birthright:

Advantages and Privileges

Answer 20

This baby became the object of special affection.

He would legally receive a double portion of his father’s estate (in this case, this would be two-thirds).

In the case of Abraham’s seed, it included the great spiritual benefit of the covenant blessing.

Question 21

Esau becomes the Biblical symbol

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(the pardon saint if you will) of human lust.

Question 22

Jacob
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are among the most significant people in the Old Testament. It is important to realize that this significance is not based upon their personal characters, but upon the

Answer 22

character of God. They were not the perfect heroes we might have expected, instead, they were just like us, trying to please God, but often falling short.

Question 23

Jacob, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are among the most significant people in the Old Testament. It is important to realize that this significance is not based upon their personal characters, but upon

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the character of God. They were not the perfect heroes we might have expected, instead, they were just like us, trying to please God, but often falling short.

Question 24

The sons of Leah & Jacob«

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no intention of marrying

Question 25

3rd son=Levi:

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from which tribe all priests would eventually come

Question 26

4th son=Judah:

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from which tribe the Lord Jesus would eventually come

Question 27

The sons of Rachel & Jacob«

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11th son Joseph

12th son Benjamin

Question 28

Joseph:

In Joseph we see one who steadily and faithfully

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put his trust in God, even at a young age and in very difficult circumstances

Question 29

Jacob’s Prophecies Regarding His Sons 49:8-10:
10The scepter will not depart from Judah,
nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,

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until he to whom it belongs shall come

and the obedience of the nations shall be his.

Question 30

Notable Tribes:

Judah:

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The Kingship is given to Judah from whom came David’s line of kings, and Jesus Christ.

Question 31

Judah and his tribe become

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the seed-line.

Question 32

Many see Joseph as a type of Christ

Answer 32

Both were sold for money (Matt. 26:15).

Both taken to Egypt (Matt. 2:14-15).

Both were stripped of their robes (John 19:23).

Both resisted severe temptation (Matt. 4:1).

Both falsely accused: Matt. 26:59,60.

Both were placed with two prisoners, one of which was saved and the other lost (Lk. 23:32).

Both forgave those who wronged them (Lk 23:34).

Both were 30 years old at the beginning of their public ministry (Lk. 3:23).

Both saved their nation and the world (Matt. 1:21).

The evil done to them, God turned to good (1 Cor. 2:7-8).

Question 33

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Answer 33

“For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:16

Question 34

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Answer 34

“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:15)