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Genesis Week 2 Bible Study Questions

Updated: Jan 11


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This second week of Genesis takes us through Chapters 5-8 which includes:

Ch 5 The descendants of Adam

Ch 6 The Flood

Ch 7 God, Noah and the Ark

Ch 8 The receding waters


1.      In Chapter 5 we learn about the Generation of Adam and how long they lived. What was the reason for their longevity? (reference Adam and Eve from previous bible study week 1.

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2.      In Chapter 6 we learn of the coming flood and God speaking to Noah. Why did God choose Noah? And why did God wish to destroy all the descendants of Adam except for Noah and his family?

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3.      In Chapter 6 verse 4 we see that there were giants living on the earth. Who were these “Giants?”.

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4.      God gives Noah the dimensions of the Ark but in measurements we do not us today. What is a cubit? (You will have to research this outside the Bible). How big was the arc in all it’s dimensions? What type of wood was Noah to use and how did he seal it against water?

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5.      In Chapter 7 God commands Noah to load the ark with all manners of creatures. List these as found in Chapter 7 and NOTE: God gives very explicit instruction regarding the type of beasts. What were the instructions?

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6.      Now Noah was an old man when all this was being done. How old was Noah?

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7.      How long did the rain continue and the flood cover the land until the land was dry again?

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8.      What did Noah do as soon as he was off the Ark. And what exactly did he ensure was the condition of the sacrifices and why? What else do we know of sacrifices that the Lord found pleasing?

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