Bible Genesis Test

T4: Abram sends away ____ and ____, who will be the _____

Hagar and Ishmael Father of the Arab Nation

Why was Joseph thrown in jail?

He didn't want to lie with the Potiphar's wife.

Jacob

He grasps the heel, trickster

What is Abraham's ultimate test?

He has to sacrifice his son.

What does God promise Jacob? Does this sound familiar?

He promises him blessings, land, and descendants. This is the same thing that god promised Abraham

What does God promise Jacob here? Why do you think God says this to him again?

He promises him nation, land, and offspring. This is the same process over and over.

How does Laban give Jacob a taste of his own trickery? How does Jacob respond?

He puts Leah under the vale instead of Rachel. Jacob gets upset and wants to marry Rachel instead. He says "Why have you deceived me?" Jacob → Laban.

What reason does Joseph give for resisting her?

He rejects her.

What was Abraham's response when Isaac asked, "The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"

He said that God will provide the offering. Abraham --> Isaac

Jacob asks to be blessed. What does Jacob say when the man asks, "What is your name?"

He said that his name was Jacob.

T3: Abram has a vision of God's covenant:

He will have descendants, like the stars.

Did Joseph's brothers recognize him? Did Joseph recognize them?

His brother's no, but Joseph yes.

Why is Jacob afraid when he wakes up?

His dream was so amazing it was scary.

Who were Jacob's wives and maidservants? How many sons did Jacob have with them?

His wives were Leah and Rachel. Jacob had 12 sons with this wives and the maidservants.

What is Jacob's response to hearing from God for the first time? (28:20-21)

If God will be with me and and will watch over me on this I journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely, to my father's house, then the Lord will be my god. Blackmail!!! If... then.

Where did Joseph's family eventually settle?

In Goshen, Egypt.

What does God promise in the covenant?

In the covenant, God promises that Abram will be the father of many nations and that from now on Abram will be called Abraham. He also gets land- Canaan.

____ "laughter" born to Abraham and Sarah

Isaac

What happened to Ishmael when Isaac is born? What does Ishmael become?

Ishmael was kicked out along with his mother (Hagar) and becomes the father of the Arab Nation.

What is the name of the son Hagar had with Abram?

Ishmael-God.

What new name is Jacob given?

Israel

Pharaoh had two similar dreams. What did they mean according to Joseph's interpretation?

It meant that God was watching that there would be 7 years of prosper and seven years of famine.

When Jacob arrives in Haran, with whom does he fall in love?

Jacob arrives in Haran and falls in love with Rachel. He works 14 years to marry her.

Who is Jacob wrestling with? What do you think this symbolizes?

Jacob is wrestling with a mysterious stranger in the form of God.

Why did Jacob love Joseph more than his other sons? How did he show his favoritism?

Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons because he was Rachel's fist son. Jacob made Joseph a coat of many colors.

What does Jacob reply when his father asks, "Who is it?" (27:19)

Jacob says that he is Esau, his first-born.

What did Joseph ask his brothers to do to prove they were not spies? Why did he ask this of them?

They were allowed to buy grain, but one of the men had to stay as hostage. They had to bring back the youngest brother.

What was the problem with Sarai and Abram? Why was this a big deal?

They were unable to have children, but they needed a son to make a covenant with God. Sarai was barren.

What was Joseph's plan for the famine?

To give out grain.

Why does God change their names?

To give the a fresh start and clean slate.

Why did Joseph have the cup placed in Benjamin's sack?

To make it look like he stole it. To test to see how they treated Benjamin.

Why did God ask Abraham to make this sacrifice?

To see if Abraham was worthy of God's blessing. To test his faith.

To whom did the brothers sell Joseph?

To the Ishmaelites.

Joseph's brothers come to buy grain and he sends them to get youngest brother Benjamin. He then puts a ____ in his sack. He then _____.

cup reveals himself

On the way back to see Esau, Jacob _______ and his name changed to ______.

wrestles with God, Israel

Joseph ___________, stirring up jealousy with his brothers.

brags about his dreams

Timeline 1- God calls Abram at age ___, and promises him ____.

75 a great name, nation, and blessings

Birthright

A double portion of the father's inheritance

What three things does God promise Abram?

A great nation (children) , a great name (famous), blessings (land).

Blessing

A powerful statement that determines the future

T5: Abram receives a new identity:

Abraham

Why do you think Abraham was willing to make this sacrifice? What had his previous experience with God taught him?

Abraham was ready to make the sacrifice because when he trusted God before good things came out of it.

As Abram traveled, what did he do when he stopped to camp? What does this tell us about him?

Abram built an altar to the Lord. This shows that he is faithful and believes in God.

What is Abram's response to God's call?

Abram doesn't say anything and follows God's instructions.

In spite of all the riches and prosperity God gave him, what was the one thing that Abram wanted? (15:2-3)

Abram wanted a son.

How old was Abram when God made a covenant with him?

Abram was 99 years old.

Where was Abram born? Describe the area at the time.

Abram was born in Ur. In Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The land was very prosperous and fertile, also very polytheistic.

Where was Abram living when God called him?

Abram was living in Haran when God called him.

Joseph interprets dreams of ____,_____, and _____. He is then in chagre of Egypt and plans for the famine.

Baker, Cupbearer, Pharaoh

What is the name of Jacob's only daughter?

Dinah

Jacob and his family move to ______, and settle in ______.

Egypt Goshen

What was Abraham's servant, Eliezer, sent to do? Why?

Eliezer was sent to Abraham's homeland go get a wife for his son Isaac. Abraham was getting very old and wanted Isaac to have a wife of the same faith.

Isaac's sons:

Esau and Jacob

Why does Jacob leave Canaan and where does he go?

Esau wants to kill him, so he flees to Haran to Rebekah's brother's (Laban) house.

How are the twin brothers different?

Esau was a hunter and Jacob was a shepherd. Esau was his dad's favorite, and Jacob was his mom's favorite.

What does Esau trade for his birthright?

Food. A bowl of stew. " I am about to die" Esau → Jacob

Patriarch

Founding Fathers of the Hebrew people: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

What promise does God make Abram in 15:4-5?

God promised that he would have descendants like stars in the sky. (Abram would have a child)

After Abram and Lot separate, what does God promise Abram in Genesis 13:14-16?

God promises Abram that all the land in his vision will be his, and that his offspring will live there. (land+offspring)

Why does God make Abram wait all those years for the son he wanted so much?

God wanted to test Abraham's faith, and to see what his character is made up of.

What does Joseph say to his brothers to keep them from feeling guilty about selling him?

Joseph tells his brothers that he is their brother who they sold into slavery. It was God who settled him here and not his brothers.

Joseph was sold to what family in Egypt?

Joseph was sold to Potiphar's family (head of security for the Pharaoh) as a slave.

Israel favors ______ and gives him a ________.

Joseph, richly ornamented robe.

Jacob flees to ____ in _____ to get away from Esau and dreams at _____

Laban, Haran Bethel ("House of God")

How is this different from how Jacob responded earlier when his father asked the same question? What does this mean about Jacob?

Last time he lied to his father about being Esau to receive the blessing. This means that Jacob is becoming more faithful.

Jacob marries _____ and ______. In total he has ___ children, and ___ daughter who is named _____. His two favorite children are ____ and ____.

Leah and Rachel. 12,1 Dinah Benjamin and Joseph

Abram's nephew-

Lot

Timeline 2- Abram and his nephew ___ separate

Lot

The place where Jacob wrestled with the angel is called _____, "The face of God."

Peniel

Who did Pharaoh put in charge? Why?

Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge because of his dreams ad Joseph's interpretation.

What happened to Rachel on their travels?

Rachel falls into labor and has birth to her second son Benjamin.

Isaac's wife:

Rebekah

Isaac marries ____ and they have twins ____ and ____

Rebekah Esau, Jacob

Jacob, ______ favorite steals:

Rebekah's Esau's birthright and blessing

Esau

Red

Joseph is sold to the Ishmaelites, even when oldest brother _____ tries to save him. He later is sold to _______, pharaoh's guard in Egypt.

Reuben Potiphar

Who tried to stop the brothers? What did he say? Why would he care what happens to Joseph?

Reuben tries to stop the brothers from killing Joseph. He says that they can drop him into the well. He was the youngest.

Abraham tested with:

Sacrifice of Isaac ("God will provide")

Abram's wife-

Sarai

How does Sarai take matters into her own hands and whom does she blame? (16:2)

Sarai blames the Lord and says to sleep with Hagar.

What part does Rebekah play in Jacob's deception of his father?

She gives Jacob the idea to prepare the savory dish for Isaac instead of Esau.

God asks Jacob to return to Bethel where he first appeared to him. This time Jacob asks God for nothing. What does this tell us about Jacob now?

Shows that he believes in God; he is maturing in faith.

What image does Jacob have in his dream?

That there is a stairway to heaven.

Who ended up in jail with Joseph and what did Joseph do for them? Did these things come true?

The 2 chief's. ( Chief Cupbearer, Chief Baker ) Joseph interprets their dreams, and they came true.

In Potiphar's house, __________. He is then thrown in jail.

The Lord is with Joseph and he prospered.

How did Joseph's presence impact that household?

The household was blessed because of Joseph's presence.

What was the son of Sarah and Abraham named? What does that name mean?

Their son was Isaac, and it means the one who laughs.

Why did Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?

They came to buy grain.

Why did Joseph's brothers decide to harm him?

They decided to harm Joseph because Jacob favored him. They were jealous.

What happens when Jacob and Esau meet? Is this what you expected?

They hug and kiss. They rejoice. This is not what I expected!

What did the brothers do when they came before Joseph? Does this remind you of anything earlier in the story?

They knelt down before him. This fulfills the dream Joseph had years earlier.

What was Abram's response when God tells him these things? (Sarai has the same response)

They think that it is a joke and laugh.

What did the brothers do when it was found? What does this tell Joseph about them now?

They tore their clothes in despair. This tells Joseph that they respected him.

What does God call Abram to do?

When Abram is 75 years old, God calls him to leave his country and his people and his father's household and come to another land. (Canaan)

Is Jacob nervous about seeing his brother again? How do you know?

Yes, because the messengers return saying that Esau has 400 men with him.