Questions and Answers
What is the main event described in Genesis 1?
The world and everything on it was created by God in seven days and a covenant was established.
What does Genesis 2 describe?
The second creation account.
What significant event occurs in Genesis 3?
Adam and Eve eat of the forbidden tree, and the first sin is committed by man.
What crime does Cain commit in Genesis 4?
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What is mapped out in Genesis 5?
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What command does God give Noah in Genesis 6?
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How long did it rain upon the earth according to Genesis 7?
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What was Noah's action upon leaving the ark in Genesis 8?
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What promise does God make to Noah in Genesis 9?
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Who are the three sons of Noah mentioned in Genesis 10?
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What major event takes place in Genesis 11?
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What happens to Sarai in Egypt according to Genesis 12?
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What leads to the separation of Abram and Lot in Genesis 13?
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What do four kings do in Genesis 14?
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What covenant is made with Abram in Genesis 15?
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What decision does Sarai make regarding children in Genesis 16?
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What name change occurs in Genesis 17?
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What news do three men bring to Abraham in Genesis 18?
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What concern does Abraham express to God in Genesis 18 (part 2)?
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What do the angels do to the men of Sodom in Genesis 19?
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What happens to Lot's wife in Genesis 19?
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What do Lot's daughters do after settling in a cave in Genesis 19 (part 2)?
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Who are the sons born to Lot's daughters in Genesis 19 (part 2)?
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Where do Abraham and Sarah travel to in Genesis 20?
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Study Notes
Genesis 1-20 Overview
- Creation narrative unfolds over seven days culminating in a divine covenant.
- Second creation account introduced in Genesis 2.
Early Humanity and Sin
- Adam and Eve commit the first sin by consuming fruit from the forbidden tree in Genesis 3.
- Cain, out of jealousy, murders brother Abel and faces exile in Genesis 4.
- Genesis 5 details the genealogy from Adam and Eve to Noah.
The Flood Narrative
- God, disappointed by human wickedness, instructs Noah to construct an ark (Genesis 6).
- Noah takes his family and specific pairs of animals onto the ark. A flood persists for 40 days and nights (Genesis 7).
- Post-flood, Noah waits 150 days for waters to recede, makes a sacrifice, and receives a new covenant with God (Genesis 8).
- God blesses Noah and his sons, declaring dominion over animals and promising no further global flooding (Genesis 9).
Nations and Languages
- Genesis 10 provides insights into the descendants of Noah's three sons: Ham, Shem, and Japheth.
- The Tower of Babel episode in Genesis 11 illustrates humanity's attempt to reach heaven, leading to divine confusion of languages and scattering.
Abraham's Journey and Covenant
- God speaks to Abram as he travels to Egypt, where Sarai is taken by Pharaoh, resulting in plagues (Genesis 12).
- To avoid conflict, Abram and Lot separate; Lot chooses the Jordan plain while Abram settles in Canaan (Genesis 13).
- Abram rescues Lot after a conflict between kings, defeating the victors (Genesis 14).
Promises and Legacy
- God reassures Abram about his future descendants despite Abram's concern over his lack of heirs. A covenant is established promising his lineage would endure trials (Genesis 15).
- Sarai, unable to conceive, offers her servant Hagar to Abram, leading to the birth of Ishmael (Genesis 16).
- God changes Abram's and Sarai’s names, establishes circumcision as a sign of covenant, and promises numerous descendants (Genesis 17).
Birth of Isaac and Divine Visitors
- Abraham entertains three visiting men who prophesy the birth of his son Isaac, named for Sarai's laughter (Genesis 18).
- Abraham pleads with God regarding the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah, grappling with justice and mercy (Genesis 18, part 2).
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
- Angels sent to destroy Sodom are welcomed by Lot, who protects them from the city's hostile men (Genesis 19).
- Lot and his family flee, but his wife disobeys and becomes a pillar of salt (Genesis 19, part 1).
The Moabites and Ammonites
- In a desperate attempt to preserve their father's lineage, Lot's daughters intoxicate him and bear sons named Moab and Ammon, leading to the founding of nations (Genesis 19, part 2).
Abraham's Challenge in Philistine Territory
- Abraham and Sarah relocate in the region between Kadesh and Shur, where Abimelech, king of Gerar, takes Sarah, prompting divine intervention.
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This quiz covers the key events and themes from Genesis chapters 1 to 20, highlighting the creation, the fall of man, and the early stories of humanity. Each card provides a succinct definition of significant passages, making it a useful study tool for understanding the biblical text. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of religious studies.