Genesis 1-11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What existed before the Earth was created?

God, and nothing

How did God create the Earth and its inhabitants?

With his word.

What phrases are repeated throughout Genesis 1?

Let there be, and it was good, and it was so.

What instructions did God give the humans about how they were to live?

To be fruitful and multiply, and to rule over the Earth. Signup and view all the answers

What were they allowed to eat?

They could only eat fruits, veggies, and clean animals. Signup and view all the answers

What did God do on the seventh day?

He rested. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first man? How does God create him?

Adam, created from the dust and God breathed into his nostrils. Signup and view all the answers

Where does God place the man? What clues are we given as to where the place is located?

In the Garden of Eden, between the Tigris and the Euphrates. Signup and view all the answers

How does God create the woman?

From Adam's rib. Signup and view all the answers

What is the one thing that is forbidden to them?

Eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Signup and view all the answers

Why did God put this temptation in the Garden?

To test Adam and Eve. Signup and view all the answers

Who led the woman to eat the fruit? Where was Adam when she ate it?

The serpent. Adam was with her. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to them when they ate the fruit? What did they feel for the first time?

Their eyes opened; they felt shame and realized the difference between good and evil. Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam and Eve do when they realized what they had done?

They hid from God. Signup and view all the answers

In Genesis 3:9, God asks, 'Adam where are you?' Why did God ask this question?

He wanted to give them a chance to confess instead of lying. Signup and view all the answers

What was their response when God questioned them about eating the fruit?

They started to blame each other. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Serpent's punishment?

He will crawl on his belly; man will crush his head and he will strike man's heel. Signup and view all the answers

What was man's punishment?

The ground will be harder to grow crops from, and he will have to work hard through the day. Signup and view all the answers

What was the woman's punishment?

She will have pain during childbirth, and her husband will rule over her. Signup and view all the answers

God banished them from the Garden. How did God keep them away?

He put a Cherubim and a flaming sword there. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the Bible says, 'From dust you are, and dust you will return?'

It means that they are not immortal anymore. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think they learned about God from this experience?

That he is the creator of everything, and he is all-powerful. Signup and view all the answers

What was Cain's occupation?

Farmer Signup and view all the answers

What was Abel's occupation?

Shepherd Signup and view all the answers

Why was Abel's offering better than Cain's?

Because Abel gave him the best part of the sheep, while Cain gave only some of his fruit. Signup and view all the answers

How does God describe sin? What was God's warning to Cain?

Sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it. Signup and view all the answers

What caused Cain to murder Abel?

He killed Abel because he believed that God favored Abel more than him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Cain say when God asked him about his brother?

"I don't know, am I my brother's keeper?" Signup and view all the answers

What was Cain's tone to God?

It was sassy. Signup and view all the answers

What was Cain's punishment?

God put Cain under a curse and drove him away from the ground. God also put a mark on Cain's head so he wouldn't die. Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the people of Noah's time?

They were totally evil and bad. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways was Noah different from the other people?

He was righteous and blameless. Signup and view all the answers

Were God's instructions to Noah specific?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who went on the Ark with Noah?

The clean and unclean animals, and his family. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Creation and Early Humanity

Before creation, only God existed.
God created the Earth and all living beings through His spoken word.
Repeated phrases in Genesis 1 include "Let there be," "It was good," and "It was so."
Humans were instructed to be fruitful, multiply, and exercise dominion over the Earth.
Their diet consisted solely of fruits, vegetables, and clean animals.
God rested on the seventh day, establishing a day of rest.

The Formation of Adam and Eve

Adam, the first man, was formed from dust, and God breathed life into him.
Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Eve, the first woman, was created from Adam’s rib.
They were forbidden to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil to test their obedience.

The Fall of Humanity

The serpent led Eve to eat the forbidden fruit while Adam was present.
Upon eating the fruit, their eyes opened, revealing their nakedness and introducing shame, marking their awareness of good and evil.
Adam and Eve hid from God after realizing their transgression.
God questioned Adam to prompt confession rather than deception.
Their response involved mutual blame for their actions.

Consequences of Disobedience

The serpent was cursed to crawl on its belly, with a prophecy of conflict with humanity.
Adam's punishment included difficult labor to cultivate the ground.
Eve's punishment entailed increased pain in childbirth and subordination to her husband.
God expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden, guarding it with a Cherubim and a flaming sword.

Humanity's Mortality and God’s Nature

The phrase "From dust you are, and dust you will return" indicates humanity’s mortality.
Adam and Eve learned that God is the omnipotent creator.

Cain and Abel

Cain was a farmer while Abel tended sheep.
Abel’s offering was favored by God because he offered the best portions, unlike Cain’s lesser offering.
Sin was described as a lurking presence, and God warned Cain to master it.
Cain murdered Abel out of jealousy over perceived favoritism from God.
Cain replied to God’s inquiry about Abel with defiance, showing a sassy attitude.
Cain’s punishment included being cursed and driven from the ground, but he received a protective mark.

The Time of Noah

The people during Noah’s time were characterized as completely wicked.
Noah distinguished himself by being righteous and blameless among this corrupt generation.
God provided Noah with specific instructions regarding the Ark.
Noah’s family and pairs of clean and unclean animals were to enter the Ark for salvation from the impending flood.

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Test your knowledge of the foundational chapters of Genesis with these flashcards. Explore key concepts such as creation, divine instructions, and repeated phrases. Perfect for students and anyone interested in the biblical narrative.