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Cain's consequence for his inability to give his best
He got a C in his performance.
Abel's grade for giving his best
was an A
What sin did Cain commit?
Cain killed Abel.
Why is Abel considered 'not able'?
Because he is dead.
What does Seth symbolize in terms of prayers?
Seth symbolizes the connection to God through prayers.
How did Ham act in relation to his father?
Ham acted self-centered and foolish.
Who is the ancestor of Abraham?
Shem is the ancestor of Abraham.
What is the status of the Canaanites in terms of the covenant?
The Canaanites cannot keep the covenant.
Where did Cain go after his punishment?
Cain went to the land of Nod.
Who is the first bigamist mentioned in Scripture?
Lamech is the first bigamist.
How do the descendants of Cain differ from those of Seth?
Cain's descendants put their own glory first, while Seth's descendants prioritize God's glory.
What led to the downfall of the descendants of Seth?
They fell into evil when tempted by Cain's descendants.
Who are the 'sons of God' in Genesis 6?
They are the descendants of Seth.
Who are the 'daughters of men' in Genesis 6?
They are the descendants of Cain.
What righteous family remained during the sinful period?
The family of Noah.
What does the rainbow represent?
It is a sign of God's covenant with all creation.
How long did the rain last during Noah's Flood?
Forty days and forty nights.
What was Noah's first action after leaving the ark?
He built an altar to offer a sacrifice.
What does the flood symbolize in relation to Baptism?
The flood symbolizes the washing away of sin and a rebirth.
What was Ham's sin?
He saw his father's nakedness and mocked him.
Who are Ham's descendants?
The Canaanites.
Why were Ham's descendants punished at Babel?
They tried to make a name for themselves and reach heaven through their own efforts.
What was God's punishment for the tower builders?
God confused their language, causing them to spread out.
What does Babylon symbolize?
It symbolizes everything evil and decadent.
What does BLESSING mean in the biblical context?
To be given the authority of the covenant.
What is the role of the firstborn son in a patriarchal society?
Mediator, teacher, and family leader after the father's death.
What is the biblical pattern for firstborn sons as leaders?
God chooses servants for His own reasons, often favoring younger brothers.
Who are the rare firstborn sons that lead their families in Genesis?
Shem and Abraham.
What does Ham's behavior signify?
It is a sign of rebellion against covenant authority.
How did Ham disrespect Noah?
By seeing him in his nakedness.
What will the descendants of Ham become?
They will be the Canaanites.
What will be the descendants of Shem?
The Israelites.
Who are the Semites?
Descendants of Noah's son Shem, later known as Israelites and Jews.
Who will Canaanites be enemies of?
The Israelites.
What statement best describes the Tower of Babel?
It represents human pride in trying to reach heaven.
What does Babylon symbolize for the Israelites?
Everything evil.
What is a Ziggurat?
An artificial mountain built to reach where the gods live.
How does God stop the Babylonians at the Tower?
By making them speak different languages.
What is the Table of Nations?
The list of descendants of Noah's sons found in Genesis 10.
What is positive about a covenant?
It contains a blessing from God.
What is negative about a covenant?
Breaking it leads to consequences known as a curse.
Why was Abel's sacrifice pleasing to God?
Because he gave from his heart, his best.
Why did Cain kill Abel?
Because he was jealous of him.
Where was Cain banished to?
The land of Nod.
What does 'Nod' mean?
Wandering.
Why did God mark Cain?
To protect him from harm as a sign of God's mercy.
What do Cain's descendants seek?
They seek their own glory.
Who is Enoch?
Cain's son.
What city did Cain name after his son?
Enoch.
Why did Cain name a city after Enoch?
To make a name for himself.
Who is the 7th generation down from Adam through Cain?
Lamech.
What covenant did Lamech defile?
The marriage covenant.
What does bigamy mean?
Being married to two people at the same time.
What does polygamy mean?
Being married to more than two people at the same time.
What do bigamy and polygamy violate?
The marriage covenant.
What is Lamech's Code of Revenge?
He will kill seventy-sevenfold.
Who turns Lamech's code into a Code of Forgiveness?
Jesus tells all to forgive seventy times seven.
What are descendants of Cain called?
Cainites.
Who is Seth in relation to Adam and Eve?
The 3rd son of Adam and Eve.
What do Seth's descendants seek?
The greater glory of God by worshiping Him.
What are Seth's descendants called?
Sethites.
Why are Sethites called 'Sons of God'?
Because they call upon the name of the Lord.
Who is Enosh?
Seth's son.
Who is the original Church of God?
The Sethites.
What connects Cainites with 'Daughters of Men'?
Their sinful acts and behaviors such as polygamy.
What happened when the Sethites intermarried with the Cainites?
Moral dilution led to the institutionalization of evil.
Who were the Men of Shem?
Wicked tyrants from Sethite and Cainite descent.
What is the meaning of 'Noah'?
Rest or relief.
What does the Flood represent?
The destruction of the world by water.
Why did God flood the earth?
A new beginning was needed due to prevalent evil.
What is an ark in biblical terms?
The large ship Noah built to save his family and animals.
How long did the rain last during the flood?
40 days and 40 nights.
What does the number 40 represent in scripture?
Times of trial and/or repentance.
What does the number 7 signify?
Perfection, God's creative word, or completeness.
What are four references to the number 7 in the flood?
7 pairs of clean animals on the ark. 2. Flood arrives 7 days after loading. 3. Ark lands on 7th month. 4. Dove's return after 7 days with olive branch.
What does Noah do after the flood?
He builds an altar to worship God.
What is the sign of God's covenant with Noah?
Rainbow.
What did God promise Noah post-flood?
He would never again destroy the earth with a flood.
What is the Divine Commission to Noah?
To be fruitful and multiply.
What does 'Divine' refer to?
God.
What does the Flood symbolize in relation to Baptism?
Our sin is washed away and we are reborn.
What does Noah's Ark represent?
The Church which saves humanity from destruction.
Compare Adam and Noah. First point.
Both were universal fathers told to 'Be fruitful and multiply.'
Compare Adam and Noah. Second point.
Both violated the covenant by misusing what was given by God.
Compare Adam and Noah. Third point.
Both were accountable for the animals.
Compare Adam and Noah. Fourth point.
Both had sons who brought good and evil into the world.