2025 Genesis Bible Bowl Study Questions -- Student Version

What was created in the beginning according to Genesis 1:1?

The heavens and the earth

What was on the face of the deep in Genesis 1:2?

The Spirit of God

Who said, 'Let there be light' according to Genesis 1:3?

God

What was God's assessment of the light according to Genesis 1:4?

Good

What did God call the light in Genesis 1:5?

Day

What did God call the darkness in Genesis 1:5?

Night

What was created on the first day according to Genesis 1:1-5?

The heavens and the earth

What did God divide on the second day according to Genesis 1:6?

The waters from the waters

What did God say about the division of the waters according to Genesis 1:7?

It was good

What was the firmament called according to Genesis 1:8?

Heaven

What appeared on the third day in Genesis 1:9?

Dry land

On which day were the seas created according to Genesis 1:10?

Third day

What kind of tree is mentioned in Genesis 1:11?

Fruit tree

What do fruit trees yield according to Genesis 1:11?

Fruit according to its kind

What brought forth grass in Genesis 1:12?

The earth

What did the herb yield according to Genesis 1:12?

Seed according to its kind

What signifies the end of the third day according to Genesis 1:13?

Evening and morning

According to Genesis 1:14, what will the lights in the heavens be for?

Signs and seasons, for days and years

How many great lights were created according to Genesis 1:16?

Two

For what purpose were the great lights created in Genesis 1:17?

To give light on the earth

Where did God say He let the birds fly according to Genesis 1:20?

Above the earth

What did God command the sea creatures and birds to do in Genesis 1:22?

Be fruitful and multiply

What four-legged animals are mentioned in Genesis 1:24?

Cattle

In Genesis 1:27, in whose image was man created?

In His own image

What command did God give to man in Genesis 1:28?

Be fruitful and multiply, and subdue the earth.

After creation, what did God declare in Genesis 1:31?

It was very good.

What significant event took place on the seventh day according to Genesis 2:2?

God ended His work.

According to Genesis 2:3, what did God do to the seventh day?

Blessed it and sanctified it.

According to Genesis 2:5, what was lacking in the earth at that time?

No man tilled the ground.

What watered the earth according to Genesis 2:6?

A mist.

From what was man formed according to Genesis 2:7?

Dust of the ground.

What did God breathe into man's nostrils in Genesis 2:7?

The breath of life.

Who planted a garden eastward in Eden according to Genesis 2:8?

The Lord God.

What trees did God make to grow in the garden according to Genesis 2:9?

Trees that were pleasant to sight and good for food.

In Genesis 2:10, what watered the garden?

A river.

According to Genesis 2:11, what mineral does the first river Pishon contain?

Gold.

What did God say man would do in the Garden of Eden according to Genesis 2:15?

Tend and keep it.

What was the consequence of eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil as stated in Genesis 2:17?

You will surely die.

According to Genesis 2:18, what did God say about man?

It is not good for man to be alone.

In Genesis 2:20, who named the animals?

Adam.

In Genesis 2:21, what did God cause to fall upon Adam?

A deep sleep.

According to Genesis 2:22, how was woman created?

From a rib taken from Adam.

What did Adam say when he saw woman according to Genesis 2:23?

This is now bone of my bones.

According to Genesis 2:24, what command did God give about man and woman?

Man shall cleave to his wife.

According to Genesis 2:25, how were Adam and Eve before the fall?

They were both naked, and were not ashamed.

In Genesis 3:1, who was more cunning than any beast of the field?

The serpent.

What question did the serpent ask in Genesis 3:1?

Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’

In Genesis 3:2, who was talking to the serpent?

The woman.

What fruit did Eve say they could eat from according to Genesis 3:2?

Fruit of the trees of the garden.

What were the two things they were told not to do to the tree of knowledge of good and evil according to Genesis 3:3?

Eat and touch.

What punishment did God state for eating from the tree in Genesis 3:3?

Death.

What did the serpent tell Eve in Genesis 3:4?

You will not surely die.

What quality did the serpent say Eve would gain by eating from the tree in Genesis 3:5?

Knowing good and evil.

According to Genesis 3:6, what qualities did the woman see in the tree?

Good for food, pleasant to the eye, desirable to make one wise.

In Genesis 3:7, what did Adam and Eve realize when their eyes were opened?

They knew they were naked.

What did Adam and Eve sew together for a covering in Genesis 3:7?

Fig leaves.

What time of day did God walk in the garden according to Genesis 3:8?

In the cool of the day.

What did God ask Adam in Genesis 3:9?

Where are you?

What made Adam afraid in Genesis 3:10?

He was naked.

In Genesis 3:11, what question did God ask Adam?

Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?

How did Adam respond in Genesis 3:12 when he spoke of woman?

The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree.

In Genesis 3:13, how did the woman respond when asked what she had done?

The serpent deceived me, and I ate.

According to Genesis 3:14, what was cursed more than all cattle and beasts?

The serpent.

What was the serpent’s curse in Genesis 3:14?

He shall eat dust.

In Genesis 3:15, what did God say about enmity?

I will put enmity between you and the woman.

What was said about the ground in Genesis 3:17?

Cursed is the ground for your sake.

According to Genesis 3:18, what would the ground bring forth?

Thorns and thistles.

What was man to eat until he returned to the ground according to Genesis 3:19?

The sweat of his face.

In Genesis 3:20, what did Adam call his wife?

Eve, because she was the mother of all living.

What did God make for Adam and his wife in Genesis 3:21?

Tunics of skins.

According to Genesis 3:22, what would happen if man ate of the tree of life?

He would live forever.

What did God do in Genesis 3:23?

Sent Adam out of the garden of Eden.

According to Genesis 3:24, who was placed at the east of the garden?

Cherubim.

According to Genesis 4:1, after Adam knew Eve, what did she bear?

Cain.

What was the name of the second child born to Adam and Eve?

Abel.

What did Abel do for a living according to Genesis 4:2?

Keeper of sheep.

What did Cain do according to Genesis 4:2?

A tiller of the ground.

According to Genesis 4:3, what offering did Cain bring to the Lord?

The fruit of the ground.

In Genesis 4:4, what offering did Abel bring?

The firstborn of his flock.

According to Genesis 4:5, whose offering was not respected?

Cain’s offering.

In Genesis 4:6, whom did God speak to after Cain's offering was not respected?

Cain.

According to Genesis 4:7, what did God say would happen if Cain did well?

You will be accepted.

In Genesis 4:8, what did Cain do to Abel?

Rose up against him and killed him.

What did the Lord ask Cain in Genesis 4:9?

Where is Abel your brother?

How did Cain respond in Genesis 4:9?

Am I my brother's keeper?

In Genesis 4:10, what cried out from the ground?

The voice of Abel's blood.

Whom did God curse in Genesis 4:11?

Cain.

According to Genesis 4:12, what would happen to Cain as a result of his curse?

The ground would not yield its strength to him.

What did Cain express fear of in Genesis 4:14?

That anyone finding him would kill him.

In Genesis 4:15, what did God place on Cain?

A mark.

Where did Cain go to dwell according to Genesis 4:16?

Land of Nod.

In Genesis 4:19, how many wives did Lamech take?

Two.

According to Genesis 4:20, who was the father of those who dwelt in tents?

Jabal.

In Genesis 4:21, Jubal was the father of those who played what instruments?

Harp and flute.

Who was Tubal-Cain according to Genesis 4:22?

A craftsman in bronze and iron.

What did Lamech say to his wives in Genesis 4:23?

I have killed a man for wounding me.

In Genesis 4:24, what did Lamech say regarding Cain?

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.

According to Genesis 4:25, Adam had another son named?

Seth.

What did God appoint to Adam in Genesis 4:25?

Another seed instead of Abel.

In Genesis 4:26, what did men begin to call on?

The name of the Lord.