The Book of Genesis. Test Questions. Teacher Answer Sheets. Way of Life Literature Advanced Bible Studies Series

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1 The Book of Genesis Test Questions Teacher Answer Sheets Way of Life Literature Advanced Bible Studies Series

2 by David W. Cloud This material cannot be placed on BBS or Internet Web sites This book is one of the titles in the Way of Life Bible Advanced Bible Studies Series Published by Way of Life Literature P.O. Box , Port Huron, MI (toll free) fbns@wayoflife.org ( ) (web site) Canada: Bethel Baptist Church, 4212 Campbell St. N., London, Ont. N6P 1A (voice) (fax) info@bethelbaptist.ca ( ) Printed in Canada by Bethel Baptist Print Ministry

3 The Book of Genesis TESTS Following are the tests and teacher score sheets for the course The Book of Genesis. This is one of the titles in the Way of Life Literature Advanced Bible Studies Series. The course itself can be obtained from Way of Life Literature. (TEACHERS ARE WELCOME TO PHOTOCOPY THE TESTS) SECTIONAL TEST ON INTRODUCTION 1. What is the meaning of the word Pentateuch? 2. According to the Modernists, when was the final edition of the Pentateuch written? 3. What verse says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God? 4. What is a verse that says Genesis is Scripture? 5. What New Testament passage mentions Moses and the burning bush? 6. What New Testament passage mentions the crossing of the Red Sea? 7-8. (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that Moses wrote the Pentateuch? 9. What passage says the Law was given to show the world its guilt before God? 10. What verse says the Old Testament was written for our learning?

4 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What verse says that creation is only understood by faith? 2. What does Elohim mean? 3. How is the Trinity hinted at in Genesis 1:1? 4. What does the name Jehovah mean? 5. What verse says that Christ s goings forth are from everlasting? 6. What verse says the angels sang when God laid the foundation of the world? 7. What verse says that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation of the world? 8-9. (2 points) What are two ways that animals are different from man? (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the days in Genesis 1 are 24-hour days? 12. On what day did God create the Sun? 13. What verse says the heavens declare the glory of God? 14. On what day did God create the birds? 15. On what day did God create man? 16. What is one thing that is meant by man being made in the image of God? 17. What verse says Jesus Christ is the express image of God? 18. When did men begin eating meat?

5 19. What verses teaches that all men are of one blood? 20. What verse says that men have no excuse because the creation witnesses to God? 21. What chapter of the Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days who will deny the second coming and Bible miracles? 22. What passage says the sabbath is a sign between God and Israel? 23. What passage says Christians are not obligated to keep the sabbath? 24. What verse says men are dead in trespasses and sins before they are saved? 25. What is a verse that says marriage requires a covenant?

6 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS 3 1. What verse says the serpent is the devil or Satan? 2. What chapter in the Bible describes the devil s decision to be like God? 3. What verse warns that the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour? 4. What is the first thing that the devil did in regard to God s Word? 5. What verse says that false teachers come as wolves in sheep s clothing? 6. What verse says the shield of faith can quench all of the devil s fiery darts of doubt? 7. What verse says the woman is not allowed to usurp authority over the man? 8. What passage says we must not lean unto our own understanding? 9. What passage warns about the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life? 10. What verse says that Adam was not deceived by the devil? 11. What verse says that by one man sin came into the world? 12. Why is it important that men and women dress modestly? 13. Where in the Bible do we find the first man-made religion? 14. Why is life filled with trouble and difficulty? 15. Where do we see the cherubim in the Tabernacle? 16. What verse says no man seeketh after God? 17. What verse contains the first Messianic prophecy?

7 18. In what way is this a prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ? 19. When did Christ bruise the devil s head? 20. What is one way that the coats of Gen. 3:21 typify salvation?

8 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What passage says Abel was a prophet? 2. What verse says that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin? 3. Where did Cain get his wife? 4. The Bible says Seth was born in the image of Adam; what does this mean? 5. What does it mean to walk with God? 6. Enoch s translation typifies what New Testament event? 7. What N.T. book contains a prophecy by Enoch? 8. What great even occurred the same year that Methuselah died? 9. What verse says Noah was a preacher? 10. What verse says parents must train up their children in the way they should go?

9 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What passage says the Holy Spirit convicts sinners 2. Balaam said in Num. 23:19 that God does not repent; what did he mean by this? 3. How was Noah saved? 4. What verse says that perfect means to do all of God s will? 5-6. (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the Flood was worldwide? 7. What passage compares the destruction of the world by water to the coming destruction by fire? 8. How long was Noah in the ark? 9. When did God instruct men to eat meat? What chapter describes this? 10. What chapter says that every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving? 11. What was the purpose of the dietary restrictions under the Law of Moses? 12. What chapter contains the first mention of capital punishment for murderers? 13. What are two ways that the rainbow typifies the cross of Christ? 14. What verse says wine is a mocker? 15. What passage in Proverbs warns that drunkenness is associated with other evils? 16. Where is the curse of Ham found in the Bible? 17. What was the moral character of the descendants of Canaan?

10 18. Of Noah s three sons, which one was the father of the nation Israel? 19. Where did the descendants of Japheth settle? 20. In what way will Japheth dwell in the tents of Shem?

11 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What is the isles of the Gentiles? 2. What does Gentile mean? 3. Where did the descendants of Ham settle? 4. Noah had three sons; which one produced the Arab nations? 5. In what way were the builders of the Tower of Babel rebelling against God? 6. What is the difference between astronomy and astrology? 7. What idolatrous cult began at Babylon and spread throughout the world? 8. What is the purpose of Genesis 12-50? 9. How would it have been possible for Abraham to have learned about the Flood from someone who witnessed it? 10. When Abraham was first called to go to the Promised Land, how far did he get?

12 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What are the three aspects of Abraham s covenant? 2. What are the two seeds of Abraham today? 3. What verse speaks of Jews, Gentiles, and the Church? 4. What chapter teaches that though Israel is blinded today it will yet inherit its promises? 5. What is biblical repentance? 6. What verse warns that evil communications corrupt good manners? 7. What three ways does Melchizedek typify Jesus Christ in his offices? 8. What was Melchizedek s city? 9. What does justification mean? 10. What passage teaches that Abraham before the law and David under the law were both saved by grace without works? 11. What verse says that Abraham saw Christ s day? 12. How does Genesis 15 teach that God s covenant to Abraham was unconditional? 13. What was the purpose of the slain animals in Genesis 15? 14. God promised to Abraham that his seed would own the land of Canaan; when was that promise rescinded? 15. What passage warns against leaning to one s own understanding? 16. What is the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament? 17. What is the first time the angel of the Lord appears in the Old Testament?

13 18. What is the last time that the angel of the Lord appears in the Old Testament? 19. What does the name Ishmael mean? 20. When the angel of the Lord prophesied to Hagar about her son Ishmael, how did He describe Ishmael s character?

14 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What does Abraham mean? 2. What is a verse says that circumcision is not binding on New Testament believers? 3-5. (3 points) In what three ways is circumcision in contrast to New Testament baptism? 6. How do we know that Sarah eventually had faith in God s promise? 7. What verse says nothing is too hard for God? 8. What verse says God s election is based on His foreknowledge? 9. Why is homosexuality a great sin? 10. God agreed to spare Sodom if how many righteous could be found therein? 11. What verse says Lot had a righteous soul? 12. What verse teaches that the Sodomites punishment is eternal hell fire? 13. In what verse did Jesus mention Lot s wife? 14. How many examples are in the church epistles of God speaking to men through dreams? 15. What verse teaches that the revelatory gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge would cease?

15 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What does Ishmael typify in Galatians 4? 2. How old was Isaac when Abraham was commanded to sacrifice him? 3. What is the difference between the devil s temptations and the Lord s testings? 4. What verse says God will not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to bear? 5. Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son? 6. What New Testament verse says Abraham was the friend of God? 7. Where is Mt. Moriah located? 8. What does Jehovahjireh mean? 9. What verse says believers must marry only in the Lord? 10. What New Testament verse warns that believers should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers? 11. What verse says it is better to obey God rather than man? 12. What verse commands husbands to love their wives? 13. What passage says a servant must be obedient to his master not with eye service but as unto the Lord? 14. What verse says that beauty is vain? 15. What verse says it is good for a man not to touch a woman unless they are married?

16 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS 25, When Abraham died, the Bible says he was gathered to his people; how do we know that this means his spirit departed from his body? 2. What verse says man s normal earthly life is 70 years? 3. What did God tell Rebekah about the twins that were in her womb? 4. What passage says that God wants all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth? 5. What verse says that God does not want any man to perish? 6. Why was Esau s birthright so important? 7. What does the word Edom mean? 8. What verse says Esau was a fornicator and a profane man? 9. When the Bible says Esau found no place of repentance, what does it mean? (2 points) What two things does Jacob s Ladder typify? 12. What does Bethel mean? 13. What verse says the church is the house of God? 14. Why did God allow Jacob to go through the hard trials with Laban? 15. What verse warns he becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand? 16. Why did God cripple Jacob when they wrestled at the Jabbok river? 17. What did Jacob s return to Bethel signify?

17 18. What verse says we must abstain from all appearance of evil? 19. Sin can be forgiven, so why is it that some sins can disqualify a man to be a pastor or deacon? 20. What land did God give to Esau?

18 SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What was the chief reason that Joseph s brothers hated him? 2. What mistake did Joseph make in regard to Potipher s wife? 3. What verse says Joseph s feet were placed in iron fetters? 4. Altogether how long was Joseph in captivity? 5. What did Pharaoh s dream of seven fat cows and seven skinny cows signify? 6. When the Bible uses symbolic language, how can we know the interpretation? 7. What is the purpose of repetition in the Bible? 8. What was Joseph s purpose in treating his brothers roughly when they came to purchase corn? 9. What chapter in Genesis contains the prophecy that Israel would go down into Egypt? 10. What verse says we should learn to number our days? 11. What verse says the wages of sin is death? 12. When does the last days begin? 13. How long does the last days last? 14. Of the 12 sons of Israel, which one is in the genealogy of Christ? 15. Why did Jacob prophesy that Judah s brethren would bow before him? 16. Why did Jacob describe Judah as a lion s whelp? 17. What does Shiloh mean?

19 18. What verse says Jesus is the prince of peace? 19. What chapter in the Bible describes burial as planting the body in hope of the resurrection? 20. How old was Joseph when he died?

20 FINAL TEST ON GENESIS 1. What verse says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God? 2. What passage says the Law was given to show the world its guilt before God? 3. What verse says the Old Testament was written for our learning? 4. What verse says that creation is only understood by faith? 5. What does the name Jehovah mean? 6. What verse says that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation of the world? 7-8. (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the days in Genesis 1 are 24-hour days? 9. What verses teaches that all men are of one blood? 10. What verse says that men have no excuse because the creation witnesses to God? 11. What chapter of the Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days who will deny the second coming and Bible miracles? 12. What passage says Christians are not obligated to keep the sabbath? 13. What verse says the serpent is the devil or Satan? 14. What chapter in the Bible describes the devil s decision to be like God? 15. What verse warns that the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour? 16. What verse says the woman is not allowed to usurp authority over the man? 17. What passage warns about the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life? 18. What verse says that Adam was not deceived by the devil?

21 19. What verse says that by one man sin came into the world? 20. What verse contains the first Messianic prophecy? 21. What passage says Abel was a prophet? 22. What verse says that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin? (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the Flood was worldwide? 25. What are the three aspects of Abraham s covenant? (must get all 3 correct) 26. What verse speaks of Jews, Gentiles, and the Church? 27. What chapter teaches that though Israel is blinded today it will yet inherit its promises? 28. What is biblical repentance? 29. What passage teaches that Abraham before the law and David under the law were both saved by grace without works? 30. What is a verse says that circumcision is not binding on New Testament believers? 31. What verse says God s election is based on His foreknowledge? 32. Why is homosexuality a great sin? 33. What verse teaches that the Sodomites punishment is eternal hell fire? 34. What verse teaches that the revelatory gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge would cease? 35. What verse says God will not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to bear? 36. What passage says that God wants all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth?

22 37. What verse says that God does not want any man to perish? 38. When does the last days begin? 39. Of the 12 sons of Israel, which one is in the genealogy of Christ? 40. What chapter in the Bible describes burial as planting the body in hope of the resurrection?

23 The Book of Genesis ANSWERS TO TESTS Following are answers to the tests for the course The Book of Genesis. This is one of the titles in the Way of Life Literature Advanced Bible Studies Series. The course itself can be obtained from Way of Life Literature. ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON INTRODUCTION 1. What is the meaning of the word Pentateuch? The five-volume book 2. According to the Modernists, when was the final edition of the Pentateuch written? The time of King David or later 3. What verse says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God? 2 Tim. 3:16 4. What is a verse that says Genesis is Scripture? Either Rom. 4:3 or Gal. 4:20 5. What New Testament passage mentions Moses and the burning bush? Acts 7: What New Testament passage mentions the crossing of the Red Sea? Heb. 11: (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that Moses wrote the Pentateuch? Any two of the following: (1) The books themselves claim to have been written by Moses. (2) Other O.T. books claim Moses wrote the Pentateuch. (3) The N.T. claims that Moses wrote the Pentateuch. 9. What passage says the Law was given to show the world its guilt before God? Rom. 3: What verse says the Old Testament was written for our learning? Rom. 15:4 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What verse says that creation is only understood by faith? Heb. 11:3 2. What does Elohim mean? It refers to God s power and faithfulness 3. How is the Trinity hinted at in Genesis 1:1? Elohim is a plural noun with a singular verb, teaching there is one God in a plurality 4. What does the name Jehovah mean? The faithful covenant-keeping God 5. What verse says that Christ s goings forth are from everlasting? Micah 5:2 6. What verse says the angels sang when God laid the foundation of the world? Job 38:7

24 7. What verse says that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation of the world? Rev. 13: (2 points) What are two ways that animals are different from man? Any two of the following: (1) Animals are not spiritual and do not relate to God. (2) Animals do not have the inventive ability of man. (3) Animals do not have the communication ability of man (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the days in Genesis 1 are 24-hour days? Any two of the following: (1) The six days of creation were evening and morning days. (2) The word day is prefaced with a numerical adjective. (3) The days of creation are linked to years in Gen. 1:14. (4) The days of creation are the same type of days as the sabbath in Ex. 20:8-11. (5) The first 5 chapters of the Bible is written as history. (6) The rest of the Bible speaks of Adam and Eve as real people. (7) The New Testament tells us that the serpent of Genesis 3 is the devil. (8) If Adam and Eve are not historical figures, the fall and redemption are myths. (9) To deny the historicity of Adam and Eve is to deny Jesus Christ. 12. On what day did God create the Sun? Day What verse says the heavens declare the glory of God? Psalm 19:1 14. On what day did God create the birds? Day On what day did God create man? Day What is one thing that is meant by man being made in the image of God? Any one of the following: (1) Man s moral nature. (2) Man s spiritual nature. (3) Man s authority. (4) Man s creativity. (5) Man s eternal soul. (6) Man s triune nature. 17. What verse says Jesus Christ is the express image of God? Heb. 1:3 18. When did men begin eating meat? After the Flood 19. What verses teaches that all men are of one blood? Acts 17: What verse says that men have no excuse because the creation witnesses to God? Rom. 1: What chapter of the Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days who will deny the second coming and Bible miracles? 2 Peter What passage says the sabbath is a sign between God and Israel? Ex. 31: What passage says Christians are not obligated to keep the sabbath? Col. 2: What verse says men are dead in trespasses and sins before they are saved? Eph. 2:1 25. What is a verse that says marriage requires a covenant? One of the following: Eze. 16:8 or Mal. 2:14

25 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS 3 1. What verse says the serpent is the devil or Satan? Rev. 12:9 2. What chapter in the Bible describes the devil s decision to be like God? Isa. 14: What verse warns that the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour? 1 Pet. 5:8 4. What is the first thing that the devil did in regard to God s Word? He questioned God s Word 5. What verse says that false teachers come as wolves in sheep s clothing? Mat. 7:15 6. What verse says the shield of faith can quench all of the devil s fiery darts of doubt? Eph. 6:16 7. What verse says the woman is not allowed to usurp authority over the man? 1 Tim. 2:12 8. What passage says we must not lean unto our own understanding? Prov. 3: What passage warns about the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life? 1 John 2: What verse says that Adam was not deceived by the devil? 1 Tim. 2: What verse says that by one man sin came into the world? Rom. 5: Why is it important that men and women dress modestly? Man s heart is sinful 13. Where in the Bible do we find the first man-made religion? Genesis Why is life filled with trouble and difficulty? Sin and God s curse on the world 15. Where do we see the cherubim in the Tabernacle? Above the ark of the covenant 16. What verse says no man seeketh after God? Rom. 3: What verse contains the first Messianic prophecy? Gen. 3: In what way is this a prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ? The seed of the woman will bruise the devil s head 19. When did Christ bruise the devil s head? On the cross 20. What is one way that the coats of Gen. 3:21 typify salvation? Any one of the following: (1) The coats were provided through the shedding of blood. (2) The coats were entirely of God s making. (3) The coats replaced the fig leaf aprons. (4) The coats were sufficient. (5) The coats were God s gift.

26 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What passage says Abel was a prophet? Luke 11: What verse says that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin? Heb. 9:22 3. Where did Cain get his wife? He married a daughter of Adam 4. The Bible says Seth was born in the image of Adam; what does this mean? He was a sinner 5. What does it mean to walk with God? To fellowship with and obey God 6. Enoch s translation typifies what New Testament event? The Rapture 7. What N.T. book contains a prophecy by Enoch? Jude 8. What great even occurred the same year that Methuselah died? The Flood 9. What verse says Noah was a preacher? 2 Peter 2:5 10. What verse says parents must train up their children in the way they should go? Prov. 22:6 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What passage says the Holy Spirit convicts sinners John 16: Balaam said in Num. 23:19 that God does not repent; what did he mean by this? God will not repent of His promises to Israel 3. How was Noah saved? By grace through faith 4. What verse says that perfect means to do all of God s will? 2 Tim. 3: (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the Flood was worldwide? Any two of the following: (1) The Bible says so. (2) The waters covered the mountains. (3) If not worldwide, why did God instruct Noah to bring all of the animals? (4) If not worldwide, why didn t God tell Noah to move? (5) God promised no more floods like Noah s but there have been many large regional floods. (6) Noah s flood is compared to the coming judgment by fire. (7) There is a widespread tradition of a world flood. (8) There is geological evidence of a worldwide flood. 7. What passage compares the destruction of the world by water to the coming destruction by fire? 2 Peter 3: How long was Noah in the ark? A little over a year or about 375 days 9. When did God instruct men to eat meat? What chapter describes this? After the flood - Gen. 9

27 10. What chapter says that every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving? 1 Tim What was the purpose of the dietary restrictions under the Law of Moses? To teach the doctrines of holiness and separation 12. What chapter contains the first mention of capital punishment for murderers? Gen What are two ways that the rainbow typifies the cross of Christ? Any two of the following: (1) Rainbow appears to be a bridge between heaven and earth. (2) Rainbow promises that God will never judge the world again. (3) Rainbow is seen in all nations by all men. (4) Rainbow is beautiful. 14. What verse says wine is a mocker? Prov. 20:1 15. What passage in Proverbs warns that drunkenness is associated with other evils? Prov. 23: Where is the curse of Ham found in the Bible? There is no curse of Ham in the Bible. 17. What was the moral character of the descendants of Canaan? They were immoral; homosexuality, etc. 18. Of Noah s three sons, which one was the father of the nation Israel? Shem 19. Where did the descendants of Japheth settle? Europe 20. In what way will Japheth dwell in the tents of Shem? Through salvation in Jesus Christ ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What is the isles of the Gentiles? The countries along the coasts of the Mediterranean 2. What does Gentile mean? Those who are outside of the Jewish nation 3. Where did the descendants of Ham settle? Africa, Palestine 4. Noah had three sons; which one produced the Arab nations? Shem 5. In what way were the builders of the Tower of Babel rebelling against God? God had commanded them to replenish the earth. 6. What is the difference between astronomy and astrology? Astronomy is the science of studying the stars; astrology is a form of witchcraft. 7. What idolatrous cult began at Babylon and spread throughout the world? The woman and the child 8. What is the purpose of Genesis 12-50? To show the beginning of the nation Israel through which God brings salvation to the world

28 9. How would it have been possible for Abraham to have learned about the Flood from someone who witnessed it? Shem was alive during the first part of Abraham s life. 10. When Abraham was first called to go to the Promised Land, how far did he get? Haran ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What are the three aspects of Abraham s covenant? (1) Personal blessings. (2) National blessings. (3) Universal blessings. 2. What are the two seeds of Abraham today? Israel and the Church 3. What verse speaks of Jews, Gentiles, and the Church? 1 Cor. 10:32 4. What chapter teaches that though Israel is blinded today it will yet inherit its promises? Rom What is biblical repentance? A change of mind that results in a change of life 6. What verse warns that evil communications corrupt good manners? 1 Cor. 15:33 7. What three ways does Melchizedek typify Jesus Christ in his offices? He is king, priest, and prophet 8. What was Melchizedek s city? Jerusalem 9. What does justification mean? To declare righteous 10. What passage teaches that Abraham before the law and David under the law were both saved by grace without works? Romans What verse says that Abraham saw Christ s day? John 8: How does Genesis 15 teach that God s covenant to Abraham was unconditional? God walked between the animals by Himself 13. What was the purpose of the slain animals in Genesis 15? To typify the sacrifice of Christ 14. God promised to Abraham that his seed would own the land of Canaan; when was that promise rescinded? It has never been rescinded 15. What passage warns against leaning to one s own understanding? Prov. 3: What is the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament? The pre-incarnate Christ 17. What is the first time the angel of the Lord appears in the Old Testament? To Hagar

29 18. What is the last time that the angel of the Lord appears in the Old Testament? To Daniel s friends in the fiery furnace 19. What does the name Ishmael mean? God hears 20. When the angel of the Lord prophesied to Hagar about her son Ishmael, how did He describe Ishmael s character? He will be a wild man ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What does Abraham mean? Father of a multitude 2. What is a verse says that circumcision is not binding on New Testament believers? 1 Cor. 7: (3 points) In what three ways is circumcision in contrast to New Testament baptism? (1) Circumcision is only for males. (2) Circumcision is for unbelieving infants. (3) Circumcision is a private ceremony. 6. How do we know that Sarah eventually had faith in God s promise? Heb. 11:11 7. What verse says nothing is too hard for God? Jer. 32:17 8. What verse says God s election is based on His foreknowledge? 1 Peter 1:2 9. Why is homosexuality a great sin? It perverts the nature of man and destroys the foundations of society. 10. God agreed to spare Sodom if how many righteous could be found therein? What verse says Lot had a righteous soul? 2 Pet. 2:8 12. What verse teaches that the Sodomites punishment is eternal hell fire? Jude In what verse did Jesus mention Lot s wife? Lk. 17: How many examples are in the church epistles of God speaking to men through dreams? None 15. What verse teaches that the revelatory gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge would cease? 1 Cor. 13:8 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What does Ishmael typify in Galatians 4? Those who depend on religion and are not born again 2. How old was Isaac when Abraham was commanded to sacrifice him? About 25

30 3. What is the difference between the devil s temptations and the Lord s testings? The devil tempts in order to hurt men but God tests in order to strengthen men. 4. What verse says God will not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to bear? 1 Cor. 10:13 5. Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son? To see if Abraham loved his son more than he loved God 6. What New Testament verse says Abraham was the friend of God? Jam. 2:23 7. Where is Mt. Moriah located? Jerusalem, where the temple stood 8. What does Jehovahjireh mean? God will provide 9. What verse says believers must marry only in the Lord? 1 Cor. 7: What New Testament verse warns that believers should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers? 2 Cor. 6: What verse says it is better to obey God rather than man? Acts 5: What verse commands husbands to love their wives? Eph. 5: What passage says a servant must be obedient to his master not with eye service but as unto the Lord? Eph. 6: What verse says that beauty is vain? Prov. 31: What verse says it is good for a man not to touch a woman unless they are married? 1 Cor. 7:1 ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS 25, When Abraham died, the Bible says he was gathered to his people; how do we know that this means his spirit departed from his body? He was not buried with his forefathers 2. What verse says man s normal earthly life is 70 years? Psalm 90:10 3. What did God tell Rebekah about the twins that were in her womb? The elder would serve the younger 4. What passage says that God wants all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth? 1 Tim What verse says that God does not want any man to perish? 2 Peter 3:9 6. Why was Esau s birthright so important? He would inherit the Abrahamic covenant from Isaac 7. What does the word Edom mean? Red

31 8. What verse says Esau was a fornicator and a profane man? Heb. 12:16 9. When the Bible says Esau found no place of repentance, what does it mean? He could not change his father s mind about the blessing (2 points) What two things does Jacob s Ladder typify? (1) The providence of God. (2) The mediation of Christ. 12. What does Bethel mean? House of God 13. What verse says the church is the house of God? 1 Tim. 3: Why did God allow Jacob to go through the hard trials with Laban? So that he would grow spiritually 15. What verse warns he becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand? Prov. 10:4 16. Why did God cripple Jacob when they wrestled at the Jabbok river? To teach him to trust in God rather than in himself 17. What did Jacob s return to Bethel signify? Returning to the place of fellowship with God 18. What verse says we must abstain from all appearance of evil? 1 Thess. 5: Sin can be forgiven, so why is it that some sins can disqualify a man to be a pastor or deacon? Some sins such as adultery and divorce have permanent consequences 20. What land did God give to Esau? Mt. Seir ANSWERS TO SECTIONAL TEST ON GENESIS What was the chief reason that Joseph s brothers hated him? His dreams 2. What mistake did Joseph make in regard to Potipher s wife? He was alone in the house with her. 3. What verse says Joseph s feet were placed in iron fetters? Psalm 105:18 4. Altogether how long was Joseph in captivity? 13 years 5. What did Pharaoh s dream of seven fat cows and seven skinny cows signify? The 7 fat cows signified 7 good years of harvest while the 7 skinny cows signified 7 years of famine. 6. When the Bible uses symbolic language, how can we know the interpretation? It is interpreted in the context or elsewhere in the Bible. 7. What is the purpose of repetition in the Bible? To emphasize the importance of something 8. What was Joseph s purpose in treating his brothers roughly when they came to purchase corn? He wanted to bring them to repentance. 9. What chapter in Genesis contains the prophecy that Israel would go down into Egypt? Gen. 15

32 10. What verse says we should learn to number our days? Ps. 90: What verse says the wages of sin is death? Rom. 6: When does the last days begin? With the days of the Apostles 13. How long does the last days last? Until the final judgment 14. Of the 12 sons of Israel, which one is in the genealogy of Christ? Judah 15. Why did Jacob prophesy that Judah s brethren would bow before him? They will bow before Judah s great grandson Jesus Christ 16. Why did Jacob describe Judah as a lion s whelp? Jesus is the Lion of Judah 17. What does Shiloh mean? Peace 18. What verse says Jesus is the prince of peace? Is. 9:6 19. What chapter in the Bible describes burial as planting the body in hope of the resurrection? 1 Cor How old was Joseph when he died? 110 years old ANSWERS TO FINAL TEST ON THE BOOK OF GENESIS 1. What verse says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God? 2 Tim. 3:16 2. What passage says the Law was given to show the world its guilt before God? Rom. 3: What verse says the Old Testament was written for our learning? Rom. 15:4 4. What verse says that creation is only understood by faith? Heb. 11:3 5. What does the name Jehovah mean? The covenant-keeping God 6. What verse says that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation of the world? Rev. 13: (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the days in Genesis 1 are 24-hour days? Any two of the following: (1) The six days of creation were evening and morning days. (2) The word day is prefaced with a numerical adjective. (3) The days of creation are linked to years in Gen. 1:14. (4) The days of creation are the same type of days as the sabbath in Ex. 20:8-11. (5) The first 5 chapters of the Bible is written as history. (6) The rest of the Bible speaks of Adam and Eve as real people. (7) The New Testament tells us that the serpent of Genesis 3 is the devil. (8) If Adam and Eve are not historical figures, the fall and redemption are myths. (9) To deny the historicity of Adam and Eve is to deny Jesus Christ.

33 9. What verses teaches that all men are of one blood? Acts 17: What verse says that men have no excuse because the creation witnesses to God? Rom. 1: What chapter of the Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days who will deny the second coming and Bible miracles? 2 Peter What passage says Christians are not obligated to keep the sabbath? Col. 2: What verse says the serpent is the devil or Satan? Rev. 12:9 14. What chapter in the Bible describes the devil s decision to be like God? Isa. 14: What verse warns that the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour? 1 Pet. 5:8 16. What verse says the woman is not allowed to usurp authority over the man? 1 Tim. 2: What passage warns about the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life? 1 John 2: What verse says that Adam was not deceived by the devil? 1 Tim. 2: What verse says that by one man sin came into the world? Rom. 5: What verse contains the first Messianic prophecy? Gen. 3: What passage says Abel was a prophet? Luke 11: What verse says that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin? Heb. 9: (2 points) What are two reasons why we know that the Flood was worldwide? Any two of the following: (1) The Bible says so. (2) The waters covered the mountains. (3) If not worldwide, why did God instruct Noah to bring all of the animals? (4) If not worldwide, why didn t God tell Noah to move? (5) God promised no more floods like Noah s but there have been many large regional floods. (6) Noah s flood is compared to the coming judgment by fire. (7) There is a widespread tradition of a world flood. (8) There is geological evidence of a worldwide flood. 25. What are the three aspects of Abraham s covenant? (must get all 3 correct) (1) Personal blessings. (2) National blessings. (3) Universal blessings. 26. What verse speaks of Jews, Gentiles, and the Church? 1 Cor. 10: What chapter teaches that though Israel is blinded today it will yet inherit its promises? Rom What is biblical repentance? A change of mind that results in a change of life 29. What passage teaches that Abraham before the law and David under the law were both saved by grace without works? Romans 4

34 30. What is a verse says that circumcision is not binding on New Testament believers? 1 Cor. 7: What verse says God s election is based on His foreknowledge? 1 Peter 1:2 32. Why is homosexuality a great sin? It perverts the nature of man and destroys the foundations of society. 33. What verse teaches that the Sodomites punishment is eternal hell fire? Jude What verse teaches that the revelatory gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge would cease? 1 Cor. 13:8 35. What verse says God will not allow us to be tempted above that which we are able to bear? 1 Cor. 10: What passage says that God wants all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth? 1 Tim What verse says that God does not want any man to perish? 2 Peter 3:9 38. When does the last days begin? With the days of the Apostles 39. Of the 12 sons of Israel, which one is in the genealogy of Christ? Judah 40. What chapter in the Bible describes burial as planting the body in hope of the resurrection? 1 Cor. 15

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