bible genesis

who were adam and eve?

The first humans created by God, placed in the Garden of Eden.

What was the Garden of Eden?

A paradise where Adam and Eve lived before they sinned.

What command did God give Adam and Eve?

Not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

 How did Adam and Eve sin?

They ate the forbidden fruit after being tempted by the serpent.

Who were Cain and Abel?

The first two sons of Adam and Eve.

What professions did Cain and Abel have?

Cain was a farmer; Abel was a shepherd.

Why did Cain kill Abel?

God favored Abel’s offering over Cain’s, leading Cain to jealousy and murder.

What punishment did Cain receive?

He became a wanderer on the earth, marked by God so no one would kill him.

Who was Enoch in Genesis?

A descendant of Adam known for “walking with God.”

What is special about Enoch’s fate?

He did not die; God “took him,” suggesting he was brought directly to God.

Why did God choose Noah?

He was righteous and blameless in his generation.

What did God command Noah to build?

An ark (a large boat) to survive the coming flood.

What was the purpose of the flood?

To judge and cleanse the earth of widespread wickedness.

Who entered the ark with Noah?

His wife, his three sons (Shem, Ham, Japheth), their wives, and pairs of animals.

What sign did God give to show His promise never to flood the earth again?

A rainbow.

What was the Tower of Babel?

A tower humans built in an attempt to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.

Why did God intervene in the Tower of Babel project?

 Because humans were becoming proud and unified in rebellion.

What did God do at Babel?

He confused their languages and scattered them across the earth.

How does the structure of Genesis 1 (days 1–3 forming, days 4–6 filling) reveal the orderliness of God?

It shows God creates with intention, establishing environments first, then filling them, reflecting His wisdom and power.

What does the phrase “Let us make man in our image” suggest about God’s nature?

It hints at plural unity within God — early evidence of the Trinity.

How does the Sabbath in Genesis 2 point forward to spiritual rest in the New Testament?

 God resting establishes a pattern of physical rest and foreshadows Christ’s spiritual rest for humanity.

What is the significance of humans receiving the “breath of life” directly from God?

 It emphasizes personal relationship, dignity, and spiritual capacity given uniquely to humans.

In what ways does the serpent’s deception attack God’s character?

 By questioning God’s truthfulness (“Did God really say?”) and His goodness (“You will be like God”).

Why is the progression of sin in Genesis 3 important?

It shows temptation follows a pattern: doubt → desire → disobedience → damage.

How does God’s pursuit (“Where are you?”) demonstrate grace even in human rebellion?

 God seeks them out instead of abandoning them, showing mercy before judgment.

Why is Genesis 3:15 called the “Protoevangelium”?

 It is the first promise of a Savior who will defeat evil.

How do the curses reflect both punishment and mercy?

They introduce suffering, yet God limits the consequences and promises redemption.

What deeper issue made Cain’s offering unacceptable to God?

His heart and attitude — he did not give his best and lacked faith.

How does Cain’s reaction to God’s warning illustrate the nature of sin?

God warns him, but Cain chooses bitterness; sin grows when ignored.

What does the “mark of Cain” reveal about God’s character?

Even after judgment, God shows protection and mercy.

How does Cain’s lineage contrast with Seth’s lineage later in Genesis?

Cain’s line leads to pride and violence; Seth’s leads to worship and eventually to Noah.

What does it mean that Enoch “walked with God”?

He lived in close fellowship, obedience, and faith in a corrupt world.

Why is Enoch’s disappearance significant in biblical theology?

It foreshadows eternal life and victory over death.

How does the phrase “Noah found grace” demonstrate God’s character?

 It shows that even in judgment, God provides mercy through one righteous person.

What parallels exist between the ark and salvation in the New Testament?

The ark saves through water; Christ saves through His sacrifice. The ark is a symbol of God’s protection.

How does the flood “reset” creation?

Water returns the world to a state of chaos to cleanse it before God renews it.

What does Noah’s sacrifice after the flood reveal about humanity’s relationship with God?

True worship recognizes dependence on God and gratitude for His mercy.

Why is the rainbow more than just a promise sign?

It symbolizes God’s mercy replacing judgment — a “war bow” turned upward, pointing away from earth.

What was the deeper problem behind building the Tower of Babel?

Human pride and the desire for independence from God.

Why is God’s act of confusing languages an act of mercy?

It prevents greater evil by limiting unified rebellion.

How does Babel connect to the themes of Pentecost in Acts 2?

At Babel languages scatter; at Pentecost the Spirit unites different languages through the gospel.

What does the Babel story teach about human attempts to reach God?

Human self-effort fails; only God descends to humanity with grace.

How does Genesis reveal both God’s holiness and humanity’s sinfulness?

God consistently judges sin but also extends mercy, showing His perfect justice and compassion.

What is the significance of sacrifice in early Genesis narratives?

It represents the cost of sin and points to a future perfect sacrifice (Jesus).

How does the pattern “sin → judgment → mercy” repeat in Genesis 3–11?

Adam & Eve → Cain → Flood → Babel — each cycle shows God’s justice and grace.

Why is the “seed of the woman” theme central to understanding the rest of the Bible?

It traces the line through which the Messiah will come, showing God’s long-term redemption plan.

How do genealogies (Genesis 5 & 10) function theologically?

They show preservation of the promised lineage and connect God’s plan through history.