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How much time, if any, elapsed between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:3?
How much time, if any, elapsed between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:3?
No time
How long was the first 'day' (1:5)?
How long was the first 'day' (1:5)?
24 hours
What is the 'firmament' (1:7)?
What is the 'firmament' (1:7)?
It is the expanse of outer space.
What are the 'waters which were under the firmament' and 'the waters which were above the firmament' (1:7)?
What are the 'waters which were under the firmament' and 'the waters which were above the firmament' (1:7)?
What is the significance of the fact that 'a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground' (2:6)?
What is the significance of the fact that 'a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground' (2:6)?
What are the 2 trees of special significance mentioned in Genesis 2:9? What are their purposes?
What are the 2 trees of special significance mentioned in Genesis 2:9? What are their purposes?
What does the word 'die' mean in Genesis 2:17?
What does the word 'die' mean in Genesis 2:17?
Why did God cause the animals of creation to pass by Adam (2:19-20)?
Why did God cause the animals of creation to pass by Adam (2:19-20)?
Why was woman created? (2:21-24)
Why was woman created? (2:21-24)
What appeal did the serpent make to Eve? (3:4-6)
What appeal did the serpent make to Eve? (3:4-6)
What did Adam and Eve do after they sinned______ (3:7)
What did Adam and Eve do after they sinned______ (3:7)
What was Adam's excuse for his sin (3:10)______
What was Adam's excuse for his sin (3:10)______
What did God say to the serpent______ (3:14-15)
What did God say to the serpent______ (3:14-15)
What did God say to Eve (3:16)?
What did God say to Eve (3:16)?
What did God tell Adam (3:17-19)?
What did God tell Adam (3:17-19)?
How did God block access to the garden of Eden (3:24)______ Why______
How did God block access to the garden of Eden (3:24)______ Why______
What was the first sin that Cain committed (4:2-5)______ What was his second sin______ What was his third sin______
What was the first sin that Cain committed (4:2-5)______ What was his second sin______ What was his third sin______
How did Abel offer his sacrifice 'by faith'______ (cf. Heb 11:4)
How did Abel offer his sacrifice 'by faith'______ (cf. Heb 11:4)
What happened on Day 1 of Creation?
What happened on Day 1 of Creation?
How did God punish Cain (4:11-13)? Why didn't God take his life?
How did God punish Cain (4:11-13)? Why didn't God take his life?
What happened on Day 2 of Creation?
What happened on Day 2 of Creation?
What happened on Day 3 of Creation?
What happened on Day 3 of Creation?
What happened on Day 4 of Creation?
What happened on Day 4 of Creation?
What happened on Day 5 of Creation?
What happened on Day 5 of Creation?
What happened on Day 6 of Creation?
What happened on Day 6 of Creation?
What happened on Day 7 of Creation?
What happened on Day 7 of Creation?
Man is made in the likeness of God in that he has a personality. Name the three parts of a personality.
Man is made in the likeness of God in that he has a personality. Name the three parts of a personality.
List the 4 requirements of creation.
List the 4 requirements of creation.
On the 7th day God rested. What does 'rested' mean?
On the 7th day God rested. What does 'rested' mean?
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Lust of the Flesh.
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Lust of the Flesh.
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Lust of the Eyes.
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Lust of the Eyes.
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Pride of Life.
Match the temptation of 1 John 2:16 to Satan's temptations of Eve in terms of Pride of Life.
What are the 5 attributes of God that the creation story shows?
What are the 5 attributes of God that the creation story shows?
What are the 2 purposes of the writing of the Book of Genesis?
What are the 2 purposes of the writing of the Book of Genesis?
Woman was created to be the kind of help man needs. She agrees with him mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Woman was created to be the kind of help man needs. She agrees with him mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Who were the 3 sons of Noah?
Who were the 3 sons of Noah?
List the 12 periods of Old Testament history.
List the 12 periods of Old Testament history.
In Genesis 6:4 the word 'giant' is used. Which 4 words could also serve as possible translations of this word?
In Genesis 6:4 the word 'giant' is used. Which 4 words could also serve as possible translations of this word?
What were the ark's dimensions in cubits?
What were the ark's dimensions in cubits?
How many decks did the Ark have?
How many decks did the Ark have?
True or False: the 2 sources of water in the flood were rain and fountains of the great deep.
True or False: the 2 sources of water in the flood were rain and fountains of the great deep.
How long was the duration of the flood?
How long was the duration of the flood?
Was the flood universal or local?
Was the flood universal or local?
List 3 answers to support a universal (global) flood.
List 3 answers to support a universal (global) flood.
True or False: All animal life outside the ark was destroyed in the universal flood?
True or False: All animal life outside the ark was destroyed in the universal flood?
True or False: In Genesis 8:1 the Bible says God 'remembered' Noah because God had forgotten about him.
True or False: In Genesis 8:1 the Bible says God 'remembered' Noah because God had forgotten about him.
What sign did God give Noah that He would not destroy the earth again with water?
What sign did God give Noah that He would not destroy the earth again with water?
In what way did God stop the building of the tower of Babel?
In what way did God stop the building of the tower of Babel?
Write the Genesis outline and the scripture citations.
Write the Genesis outline and the scripture citations.
List the books in the Old Testament.
List the books in the Old Testament.
What does Genesis 1:27 say?
What does Genesis 1:27 say?
What does Genesis 2:24 say?
What does Genesis 2:24 say?
What does Genesis 3:14 say?
What does Genesis 3:14 say?
What does Genesis 3:15 say?
What does Genesis 3:15 say?
What does Genesis 6:22 say?
What does Genesis 6:22 say?
In what way was man made in the image of God (1:26)?
In what way was man made in the image of God (1:26)?
Study Notes
Creation Events
- Time Between Genesis 1:1 and 1:3: No time elapsed.
- First "Day" Duration: Defined as 24 hours.
- "Firmament" Description: An expanse that separates waters above from below; Hebrew connotation relates to "spreading out."
- Waters Description: Refers to atmospheric water (fog) and terrestrial bodies of water.
- Day 1 of Creation: Creation of light and darkness, marking the establishment of time.
Adam and Eve
- Significance of Mist in Genesis 2:6: Indicates the state of the world before the flood.
- Two Significant Trees: The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (knowledge) and the Tree of Life (eternal life).
- Meaning of "Die" in Genesis 2:17: Encompasses both physical and spiritual death.
- Reason for Woman's Creation: To provide companionship, being a suitable helper for man, reflecting mutual similarity.
The Fall
- Serpent's Temptation: Promised Eve she would not die and would gain knowledge akin to God.
- Post-Sin Actions of Adam and Eve: Attempted to hide their nakedness by covering themselves.
- God's Judgment on the Serpent: Pronounced a curse on the serpent, leading to enmity with humanity.
Consequences of Sin
- Eve's Punishment: Increased pain in childbirth and relational dynamics with her husband (Genesis 3:16).
- Adam's Punishment: Cursed ground, laborious toil, and the inevitability of death (Genesis 3:17-19).
- Gardens Access Blockage: God expelled Adam and Eve to prevent access to the Tree of Life.
Cain and Abel
- Cain's Sins: First sin—murder of Abel; subsequent sins include denial of wrongdoing and lack of repentance.
- Abel's Sacrifice: Offered his gift by faith, implying trust in God’s will and command.
Post-Flood Events
- Noah’s Sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth; significant figures in post-flood genealogy.
- Ark's Dimensions: The Ark measured 300 x 50 x 30 cubits with three decks.
- Flood Duration: Lasted one year and ten days; described as universal due to overwhelming devastation.
Tower of Babel
- Divine Intervention: God confused the languages of the people to halt construction of the Tower of Babel.
Genesis Outlines
- Structure of Genesis identified by key periods:
- Beginning of Mankind (Chapters 1-11)
- Life of Abraham (12:1 - 25:18)
- Life of Isaac and Family (25:19 - 26:35)
- Life of Jacob (27:1 - 37:1)
- Life of Joseph (37:2 - 50:26).
Attributes of God in Creation
- Five Key Attributes:
- Eternity: Timeless nature.
- Immensity: Boundless presence.
- Omnipotence: Infinite power.
- Omniscience: Complete knowledge.
- Omnipresence: Present everywhere.
Significance of Women
- Created to complement and assist man in various aspects, including emotional, intellectual, and spiritual alignment.
Key Scriptural References
- Genesis 1:27: Highlights mankind's creation in God's image, encompassing both genders.
- Genesis 2:24: Establishes the foundation of marriage.
- Genesis 3:14-15: Reveals God's curse on the serpent with implications for humanity's future.
- Genesis 6:22: Affirms Noah's obedience to God's commands, vital for survival during the flood.
- Concept of God's Image: Refers to man's personality consisting of emotions, intellect, will, and a spirit.
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