Overview of Genesis (continued)

What is the first verse of Genesis in the Old Testament?

• In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

• The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

• For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.

• Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

What does the term 'Testament' mean?

• A book

• A covenant, sacred vow, or solemn agreement

• A story

• A law

The Old Testament describes God's relationship with the _________.

• Israelites (the Chosen People)

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

What is the intention of the Genesis account according to the overview?

• To provide a historical account of creation

• To explain the origins of the universe

• To convey theological truths

• To describe the genealogy of early humans

According to the overview, Genesis is steeped in what?

• History

• Mystery

• Tradition

• Truth and meaning

Chapters 1 – 11 of Genesis contain:

• The story of creation and the early history of humanity

• The laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai

• The genealogy of Jesus Christ

• The parables of Jesus

What is communicated in Genesis about God's desire to be in communion or united with humanity?

• God desires to be distant from humanity.

• God desires to be in communion or united with humanity.

• God has no interest in humanity.

• God desires to punish humanity.

What is the role of humanity in the origin of sin and the effects of sin as explained in Genesis?

• Humanity is responsible for the origin of sin through disobedience, leading to separation from God and suffering.

• Humanity plays no role in the origin of sin, which is solely attributed to external forces.

• Humanity's role in the origin of sin is minimal and has no significant effects.

• Humanity's role in the origin of sin is to prevent it and maintain harmony.

What promise does God make to save humanity from sin according to Genesis?

• God promises to send a flood to cleanse the earth.

• God promises to send a Savior to defeat sin.

• God promises to give humans eternal life immediately.

• God promises to create a new world without sin.

What is the lasting effect of God’s Covenant with Abraham as highlighted in Genesis?

• It established a chosen people and promised them land.

• It promised wealth and prosperity to Abraham's descendants.

• It ensured peace among all nations.

• It guaranteed Abraham's descendants would be rulers.