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Genesis, the beginning of God’s miraculous works. In this first book of the Holy Bible, we are given the account of not only the beginning and forming of our Universe and the Earth, but of Adam the first man and Eve the first woman. The first people that God created in His image was man from dust of the earth, and woman from man’s rib. It entails Adam and Eve’s relationship with God, man’s rule over God’s creation and then man’s fall into sin. As we explore this book of Genesis, we are treated to an understanding of God the Father and how we became born into sin. It is a journey that, like any journey as children, has a beginning that leads to a greater understanding of the world around us and the truth of God’s Grace, Mercy and Love. May the journey you undertake now bring you joy, happiness and peace in the Lord, as you take your first steps in getting to know God, our Father.
Genesis Week 1
1. In Chapter 1, verses 1 to 31 we are given an account, of the order, of how God created everything around us including man, woman, plants and beasts of the Earth, fish of the seas and birds of the air. God created all this in 6 days, but the seventh day He blessed and sanctified it. Explain in your own words what you get from these verses. Keep in mind the verses showing the two forms of God, our Father, that are described in scripture during His creation.
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2. In chapters 1 & 2 we witness the generations of the Heavens and Earth, the growing of all plants, animals, birds and fish, culminating in the amazing creation of Adam in the image of God. What does it mean when it is said, God made man in His Image?
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3. When God made woman from Adam’s rib does this mean all men have one less rib? What did Adam say after the formation of Eve and why is this important?
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4. In Chapter 3 we are told of the fall of man through Adam and Eve’s eating of the fruit of a certain tree. Who was the serpent and how was it able to talk to Eve? What was that tree that they were commanded not to eat the fruit? And explain why God had commanded them to NOT eat the fruit it bore?
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5. In Chapters 3 we witness the fall of man into sin through Adam and Eve’s disobedience. We also learned that God would walk with them in the Garden. Did God do so in human form? Or Spirit form? Why do you think God asked Adam why he hid himself, and Eve, from God? Is God all knowing?
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6. In chapter 3 we see the consequences of sin through disobedience. How did this affect Adam and Eve’s lives as they had known it at that point? What burdens did God place upon them. Who named Eve, and why?
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7. In Chapter 4 we see the birth of Cain and Abel. Why did we not see their births in the preceding chapters until chapter 4? And what tasks were assigned to Cain and Abel? Why did God respect Abel’s offering and not Cain’s?
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8. In Chapter 4 we see Cain killing Abel out of jealousy. How did God know and if He knew already why did He ask Cain where Abel was? What was Cain’s punishment and why did God then protect Cain from anyone killing him for him killing Abel. And how did Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden play into this.
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9. In Chapter 4 Cain tells God that he was afraid that others might kill him if they found out that he had killed Abel. Who were the “Others” that Cain was afraid of?
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