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GENESIS 6 – NOAH (Part 1)

Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, tagged , , , 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?

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Genesis – 5 (Genealogy)

Posted in Bible, Biblical Genealogy, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , 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

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GENESIS 4 – Acceptable Worship

Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , , , 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?

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Genesis 3 – The Fall

Posted in Bible Study, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , , 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?

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GENESIS 2 – The Sabbath

Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , , 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?

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GENESIS 2 – Creation of Woman

Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , 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?”

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GENESIS CHAPTER 2

Posted in Bible, Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Uncategorized, tagged , , on January 17, 2016|

Read Genesis Chapter 2 and answer the following questions:

1. Why was Adam was put in the garden by God according to Genesis 2:15?

2. What did God command Adam concerning the Garden in Genesis 2:16-17?

3. What reason did God give for creating woman in Genesis 2:18?

4. What two characteristics does God give of woman in Genesis 2:18?

5. What did Adam conclude after naming all of the animals?

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GENESIS – Creation

Posted in Biblical Literacy, Genesis, Old Testament, Uncategorized, tagged , , , on January 6, 2016|

CREATION (Chapter 1)

Read Genesis Chapter 1 and answer the following questions.

Day 1

What did God create?

How did God create it?

Day 2

What did God create?

How did God create it?

Day 3

What did God create?

How did God create it?

 

Day 4

What did God create?

How did God create it?

Day 5

What did God create?

How did God create it?

Day 6

What did God create?

How did God create it?

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Firsts in Genesis 4

Posted in Bible, Genesis, Old Testament, tagged , , on September 22, 2012|

There is a reason Genesis is called the book of beginnings.  We are now in the 4th chapter of Genesis and still finding firsts.

verse 1 – First record of intercourse (“Adam knew Eve”)

verse 1 – First record of conception

verse 3 – First record of an offering to the LORD

verse 4 – First record of God respecting an offering

verse 5 – First record of God not respecting an offering (first time we find “unacceptable” worship)

verse 8 – First recorded murder/fratricide

verse 16 – First time someone is described as going “out from the presence of the LORD.”

verse 17 – First record of a city being built

verse 19 – First recorded incidence of bigamy

verse 21 – First record of music/musical instruments

verse 21 – First record of craftsmen working in bronze and iron.

verse 26 – First record of men calling on the name of the LORD.

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Firsts in Genesis 3

Posted in Bible, Genesis, Old Testament, tagged , , on September 3, 2012|

As we mentioned in 2 previous posts, the book of Genesis, is a book of origins or beginnings.  We found many origins or “firsts” in Chapters 1 and 2, but there are more to be found in Chapter 3:

First misrepresentation of God’s word (by Satan verse 1)

First sin (violation of God’s clear command)

First invitation to another to sin (Eve gives Adam to eat)

First religious act (cover themselves to approach God)

First time nakedness becomes an issue

First time man hid from God

First time fear is mentioned

First time a husband blames a wife for his sin

First time a wife blames the devil for her sin

First curse on an animal

First curse on a person

First curse on the ground

First mention of childbirth

First time Eve’s name is mentioned

First animal sacrifice (verse 21 – God made skins to cover them)

First mention of leaving the garden

First mention of eternal life

First mention of Adam working the land to eat (farming)

First mention of Cherubim

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