Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Literacy, Genesis 10, Ham, Japheth, Shem on February 17, 2016| 1 Comment »
Read Genesis 10
1. What nations were descended from Noah?
2. What are the modern day nations occupying these lands?
3. Which son of Noah is the going to be the line through which God redeems His people? How do you know?
4. What lessons did you learn from the life of Noah?
5. What did you learn about God from the life of Noah?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Literacy, Genesis 9, Ham, Jepheth, Noah, Shem on February 15, 2016|
Read Genesis 9
1. What command does God give Noah and his family in Genesis 9:1?
2. What command does He give them in Genesis 9:4-6?
3. In Genesis chapter 9, God establishes a covenant with Noah. Answer the following questions regarding the covenant from the text:
4. Who are the sons of Noah?
5. What happens to Noah in the end of Chapter 9?
6. What do you learn from these events about Noah? About Noah’s sons? About God?
7. How long did Noah live after the flood? Altogether?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis 8, Noah on February 13, 2016|
Read Genesis 8
1. Copy Genesis 8:1 here.
2. Where did the ark come to rest? How long did it rest there before the tops of the mountains were seen?
3. When did Noah remove the covering from the ark?
4. What did Noah do before removing the covering to make sure it was safe?
5. When did God tell Noah they could leave the ark?
6. What was the first thing Noah did after leaving the ark?
7. What promise does God make in Genesis 8:21-22?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Literacy, Genesis 7, Noah, the ark, the flood on February 11, 2016|
Read Genesis 7
1. What reason does God give Noah for inviting him into the ark?
2. Who else is invited with Noah?
3. Why did God tell Noah to take 7 of the clean animals but only 2 of each of the unclean?
4. What does Genesis 7:5 tell us? Is this true of you? If not, explain.
5. According to Genesis 7:11, how old was Noah when the flood came?
6. What do you learn about the flood from Genesis 7:11-12?
7. Who went into the ark with Noah?
8. What else went into the ark with Noah?
9. What does Genesis 7:16 tell us about Noah and the ark? Why is this significant?
10. What was left alive on the earth during the flood?
11. How long was the water on the earth?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, tagged Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis 6, Noah on February 9, 2016|
Read Genesis chapter 6
1. What does God observe about mankind in Genesis 6:5? What is His reaction to this observation in Genesis 6:6-7?
2. In contrast to the rest of man, how does God describe Noah in Genesis 6:8?
3. Read Hebrews 11:7. What do you learn about Noah from this verse?
Starting in Genesis 6:14, God begins to give very specific instructions for the building of the ark. Fill in the missing information from verses 14-22.
4. The ark was to be made of _____________________________.
5. It was to be covered inside and out with ____________________.
6. What were the dimensions of the ark? _____________________.
7. The ark had __________ decks.
8. Noah was to take ______ of every living thing into the ark.
9. What reason did God give Noah why he needed two of every living thing?
10. Who did God say would be the source of the flood?
Going Deeper: How big is a cubit?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Genealogy, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Genealogy, Genesis 5 on February 8, 2016|
For each of the following discussed in Genesis 5, provide the following information: Father, years lived, names of children
Adam
Seth
Enosh
Cainan
Mahalalel
Jared
Enoch
Methusalah
Enoch
Lamech
Noah
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Acceptable worship, bible literacy, Cain and Abel, Genesis 4 on February 7, 2016|
Read Genesis 4:1-16.
The story of Cain and Abel is the first killing of a human being recorded in the Bible. The lesson of the story is that God determines what is acceptable worship–not man.
1. What does Genesis 4:2 tell us about Abel’s occupation? Cain’s?
2. What does verse 5 tell us about Cain’s offering?
3. What is Cain’s reaction to his offering not being accepted?
4. What does God say to Cain?
5. God shows His great mercy in dealing with Cain. What is the evidence of God’s mercy toward Cain?
6. Read Hebrews 11:4. What additional information do you learn about Abel’s sacrifice?
7. Read Hebrews 12:24. What do you learn of the sacrifice of Abel from this verse?
Posted in Bible Study, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Literacy, Genesis 3, The fall of man on February 2, 2016|
We move into the story of man’s separation from God in Genesis 3. In chapter 2, Adam is with God in the garden, but by the end of chapter 3, he and Eve will be forced to leave the garden and will be prevented from coming back by armed guards.
It all sounds very depressing, but in Genesis 3, God sets the stage for the coming Messiah (Jesus). From this point forward through the Bible, everything that occurs moves history and mankind toward the first and second comings of Jesus the Christ–the Promised Deliverer.
1. What technique does Satan use in Genesis 3:1 with Eve? Genesis 3:4-5?
2. What is wrong with the response of Eve in Genesis 3:2-3? (Review Genesis 2:16-17)
3. Can you think of one thing that Eve may have allowed to influence her decision to eat the fruit of the forbidden tree
4. What is one thing that Eve could have done to avoid being deceived by the serpent regarding the fruit? What is one thing Adam could have done to help Eve avoid being deceived?
5. What was the response of Eve and Adam to God after they sinned?
6. What technique does Adam use to explain his sin in Genesis 3:12? Eve in Genesis 3:13?
7. In Genesis 3:14-15, as God pronounces a curse on the serpent, we have the first hint of the coming Messiah. In verse 16, “her Seed” refers to the fruit of the womb of Mary.
8. What curse does God proclaim on Adam? Eve?
9. Why did God drive them from the garden?
10. What was the response of Eve and Adam to God after they sinned?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged Biblical Literacy, Genesis 2, Sabbath on January 22, 2016|
The Sabbath
Many might hear the term “Sabbath” and think the concept is not relevant to a non-Jew in 2016. This would be faulty thinking, arising from a lack of biblical literacy. In fact, the Sabbath and the biblical teaching about the Sabbath is as relevant today as it was when it was given.
Read Genesis 2:1-3
1. What did God do on the 7th day of creation? Why do you think God set aside a day of rest for His people?
2. Copy Exodus 20:8 below. What does it tell you about the Sabbath in the eyes of God?
3. What purpose does God give for the Sabbath in Exodus 31:13-17?
4. What does God say about the Sabbaths in Ezekiel 20:12?
5. What did Jesus say about the Sabbath in Mark 2:27-28?
6. What does it means when God says the Sabbath was a sign between Him and the people of Israel?
7. What does it mean when God says He “blessed and sanctified” the Sabbath?
8. How can you apply these teachings on the Sabbath to your own life?
Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged bible literacy, bible study Genesis, Creation of Woman, First Marriage, Genesis 2 on January 19, 2016|
1. How was Woman created? List the five steps/elements.
2. What does Adam have to say about the woman in Genesis 2:23?
3. What does God tell us about marriage in Genesis 2:24?
4. Consider the creation of woman and the origin of marriage. What was God doing in creating woman out of man?
5. What was God doing in commanding that man leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife? Why is this separation important?
6. What is the significance of two married people being “one flesh?”
Rooted and Grounded 