24 Questions
Who does God choose to deal with on earth, according to the text?
man
Who is the chosen seed from Abraham's many children?
Isaac
Which of Isaac's sons is chosen by God to receive His blessing?
Jacob
What theme is illustrated by the selection of individuals in Genesis?
divine election
What reveals the gracious divine election of God in Genesis?
chosen individuals not deserving the honor
What could have happened if God's program failed in Genesis?
There could have been no Messiah born in Bethlehem centuries later
What does the name 'Genesis' mean?
Beginning or generation
How many generations are noted in the book of Genesis?
Ten
Who is generally believed to be the author of the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
What does 'Pentateuch' mean?
Five case books
Which four men's lives are detailed starting from chapter 12 in the book of Genesis?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
What significant events are recorded in the book of Genesis?
Beginning of the universe, human history, civilization, sin, salvation, sacrifice, marriage, and the family
Israel in Exodus is a symbol of the world system.
False
Moses is a type of Satan in Exodus.
False
The crossing of the Red Sea in Exodus represents the believer's baptism.
False
The manna in Exodus symbolizes Christ as the Light of the World.
False
Amalek in Exodus is a symbol of the flesh opposing the believer.
True
The key type in Exodus is Tabernacle, symbolizing Christ's resurrection.
False
The word 'exodus' means 'the way in' in the Greek language.
False
Redemption is a key theme in the book of Exodus.
True
The book of Exodus only mentions two exodus experiences in the Bible.
False
Moses is believed to be the author of the book of Exodus.
True
Genesis is known as the book of beginnings, while Exodus is known as the book of creation.
False
Exodus records the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the origins of the Roman nation.
False
Study Notes
Genesis
- The name "Genesis" means "beginning" or "generation" in Greek.
- The book of Genesis is about beginnings and records ten generations: the heavens and earth, Adam, Noah, Shem, Terah, Ishmael, Isaac, Esau, and Jacob.
- The book introduces the concept of sin, salvation, sacrifice, marriage, and the family.
- It is the seed-plot for the entire Bible, recording the beginning of the universe, human history, civilization, and more.
Authorship of Genesis
- Moses is generally agreed to be the author of the first five books of the Bible, including Genesis.
- Moses was not alive when the events in Genesis occurred, but the Spirit directed him in his writing.
Purpose of Genesis
- The book of Genesis can be divided into two sections: the first eleven chapters deal with humankind in general, and the rest of the book deals with Israel in particular.
- The purpose of Genesis is to explain the beginnings of man and sin, as well as God's plan of salvation through divine election.
- The book of Genesis illustrates the gracious divine election of individuals, such as Adam, Seth, Noah, and Abraham.
Exodus
- The name "Exodus" means "the way out" in Greek.
- The book of Exodus describes Israel's bondage in Egypt and their deliverance through God's redemption.
- The book presents many pictures of our salvation through Christ, with key words including redemption, which means "to set free".
Authorship of Exodus
- There is no reason to doubt that Moses wrote the book of Exodus.
- The unity of the book and eyewitness accounts suggest that there was one author, and Christ affirmed the Mosaic authorship of the book.
Purpose of Exodus
- The purpose of Exodus is to record the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and present the basic historical facts about the origins of the Hebrew nation and its religious ceremonies.
- The book of Exodus is the book of redemption, presenting pictures of Christ and the redemption He purchased at the cross.
Learn about the meaning and significance of the book of Genesis, which is translated from a Greek word meaning 'beginning' or 'generation'. Explore the ten generations noted in the book and understand its role as the seed-plot for the entire Bible.
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