OT Unit 1 Exam: Origins and True/False Part 1

Of the variety of approaches to understanding the events of Genesis 1, the one suggesting that each "day" (yom) described in the text represents the time period during which God informed Moses about those events of creation while Moses was on Mt. Sinai is called a. revelatory day approach b. literal day approach c. theistic evolution d. progressive creationism e. none of the above

A

The punishment pronounced regarding Eve contains a striking parallel to a. God's warning to Cain when God said sin "desires to have you but you must master it" b. the punishment that Adam would undergo which would involve loneliness c. the animal sacrifices that would eventually be offered by God's covenant people where blood would be shed d. none of the above

A

What is the significance of the divine names as they appear in Genesis 1 and 2? a. Elohim, the name indicating the majestic and sovereign Being, appears in chapter 1 describing the creation of the universe and Yahweh, which is the name signifying personal covenant relationship, appears with Elohim in chapter 2 b. Elohim, meaning the singular monotheistic God, is used together with Yahweh in both chapters 1 and 2, tying together the creation of the universe with the personal covenant God c. The name God Almighty appears only at the end of Genesis 2, just before the serpent begins his temptation of Eve d. God and Lord are used in alternate verses in chapters 1 and 2 to indicate the two separate sources from which this poetic section was taken

A

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the value of genealogies? a. They serve as a basis for determining the number of years between the first name and the last b. They present representative lives that are windows into the development of human culture c. They establish a sense of continuity of humanity d. They indicate the importance of named individuals and are a foretaste of being written into the Book of Life e. All of the above are true

A

The Hebrew phrase that describes Eve (a helper opposite him, ezer kenegdo) a. suggests that her status is intentionally within a hierarchy that sets her under the authority of Adam b. employs the same word (ezer) that is often used to characterize God in the psalms c. means that there was, from the beginning, opposition and potential friction within intimate human relationships d. really tells us nothing at all about the relationship between Adam and Eve

B

The two instances in Genesis 1-11 where we see hints of ethnic distinctions occur in conjunction with a. the levels of culture indicated in the genealogy of Cain and the tendency toward sacrifice in Genesis 3 b. the directional dispersion after the flood and the language distinctions in conjunction with the dispersion after the tower of Babel c. the distinctive types of sacrifice evidenced by Cain and Abel and the curse put particularly on Canaan instead of Ham d. the ages associated with the line of Shem and the large numbers of sons that each of the descendants of Cain bore

B

What seems to be the best reason that God distinguish between Noah's taking into the ark pairs of every animal and seven of the clean animals? a. Noah and his family would need food while they were on the ark and animal flesh was part of that nourishment b. The clean animals would be designated for sacrificial purposes c. These are two separate stories that were joined together and this represents a contradiction that resulted when they were put together d. Noah was a priest and this was part of his training

B

How do certain biblical scholars understand the term "myth" when they apply it to Genesis? (You need not agree that this is the nature of Genesis; the question is a matter of definition.) a. it is a factually true narrative which also conveys more profound truths about humankind b. it is a narrative about multiple gods as they inhabit the skies and the waters prior to the distinctions that appear in the order of Genesis 1 c. it is a narrative that is not historically accurate but does convey profound truths about human existence d. the term "myth" is never used in conjunction with Genesis narratives

C

What was the focus of God's word to Adam following their disobedience? a. Adam would be forced to wander away from human habitation b. Adam would experience constant fear and enmity in the presence of serpents c. toil, sweat, and anxiety would characterize Adam's relationship to the ground from which he had come d. Adam would have the hope of restoration by the mediating presence of the cherubim

C

Who was Terah? a. the father of Lamech who pronounced a curse on those who would strike him b. the oldest human recorded in the genealogies in Genesis c. the father of Abram d. the third son of Noah e. none of the above

C

Of this man it is said that he "walked with God and was not." a. Lamech b. Noah c. Methusaleh d. Enoch e. none of the above

D

The curse on the serpent a. declared that it would be banned from the garden forever b. removed its ability to speak and lead any more of the creation astray c. was fulfilled when Jesus said that He saw Satan fall like lightning d. included a promise that Eve's offspring would strike the head of the serpent, an allusion to the finished work of Christ

D

Which descendant of Cain declared that he would take vengeance seventy- seven times against his opponents (an expression probably echoed when Jesus told Peter to forgive seven times seventy - Matt 18:22)? a. Methusaleh b. Jubal c. Enoch d. Lamech e. none of the above

D

Which of the following does not appear in the narrative in Genesis 3 as an expression of the mercy of God to Adam and Eve? a. providing coverings of skin for them, which was both protective and symbolic of God's keeping them "in the family" b. promising redemption by means of the serpent's "head" being crushed c. banishing them from the garden so they could not eat from the tree of life and live forever as sinful creatures d. all of the above are evident in the narrative of Genesis 3

D

Which of the following is not a reason for possibly interpreting the "sons of God" in Genesis 6:1-4 as some sort of angelic beings? a. the term nephilim which appears to refer to some related creatures means "fallen" b. the expression "sons of God" is used in the book of Job in the context of heavenly beings c. the earliest Jewish interpretations of this passage understood it as referring to fallen angelic beings d. the extreme nature of the corruption that is described in Genesis 6 suggests that something extraordinarily, perhaps supernaturally, evil occurred e. all of the above are contributing reasons

E

Which of the following is not a suggestion as to the identity of the "sons of God" (Genesis 6) whose activities prompted the flood? a. fallen celestial creatures b. descendants of Seth c. members of the royal and aristocratic lines d. normal human beings who were continuing to marry and were oblivious to the increasing threat of evil e. all of the above have been suggested

E

According to the Phillips' monograph ("Are the Days....?"), the terms "morning" and "evening" used in Genesis 1 suggest that the days of Genesis are indeed reflective of 24-hour periods.

False

Both the framework hypothesis and the revelatory days option understand the Hebrew word yom to mean a very long period of time and each yom follows in chronological succession on the preceding one.

False

In the poetic presentation of creation in Genesis 1, the structures of heaven, earth, sky, water, and land are prepared on days one through five and subsequently filled with living vegetation and creatures on day six.

False

Progressive creationism maintains that God indeed created the universe by His Word, that He created life, and that He supernaturally intervened at key points in the unfolding drama of creation, most notably in the creation of humankind, and that all of these events took place in six 24-hour days.

False

The creation of Eve to be a "help opposite" (ezer kenegdo) Adam suggests that her position in the creative hierarchy would be subordinate and in opposition to his.

False

The framework hypothesis provides a means for understanding the creative "days" in Genesis as the particular time periods during which God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai what happened during creation.

False

The sun, moon, and stars were created on the third day and served to mark time periods of days, months, and years from that point on.

False

The universal focus that we see in Genesis 1-11 unfolds in contexts that we cannot define either in terms of specific locations or time periods.

False

While we do not know from the context of Genesis 2 and 3 that the serpent was Satan, that identification is made quite clear in later parts of the Bible, notably the Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and His final cry of triumph on the cross.

False

While we learn a good deal in Genesis 1-11 about the nature of the sovereign God as Creator of the universe and His relationship to humankind, who were created in His image but fallen from a state of perfection, we do not encounter the concept of covenant until Abram (Abraham) comes on the scene.

False

According to Genesis 1, God structured the entirety of the created order by virtue of uttering His words which reflect both His close involvement with the creative processes as well as the creation itself bringing forth life.

True

Adam's response when Eve was created suggests that he had been waiting a rather long time!

True

After Adam and Eve ate of the fruit, the text indicates that their eyes were opened, that they were afraid, and that they hid from God.

True

Genesis 1-11 addresses (in broad-brush fashion) the origins of the universe, humankind, the covenant (between Abraham or Noah?), and ethnic distinctions.

True

The Hebrew word ezer is used not only with regard to the creation of Eve, but also in contexts that describe God as our "help."

True

The Hebrew word yom appears in Genesis 1 and 2 to mean a 24 hour period, a period of daylight as opposed to darkness, and the whole of the creative epoch.

True

The creation model of origins encompasses both young earth and old earth approaches, and affirms that God is the Beginner, the Designer, and Source of life.

True

The purposes for which humankind was created include being fruitful and multiplying, stewarding creation, and serving as the "vehicle" for the incarnation.

True

The serpent's strategy first introduced the possibility of doubting the word of God, which prompted Eve to make a false and defensive statement about that word of prohibition.

True

The serpent's tactics commenced with his subtle attack on the truthfulness of the word of God.

True

The term "genesis" means beginning.

True

The uniqueness of Adam lies in the fact that God both formed him from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life.

True

There is a poetic pattern within the creative days such that the light and darkness distinction of day one is filled with specific lights on day four, the separated waters and sky of day two are teeming with creatures in the water and birds in the sky on day five, and the dry land of day three becomes home to land creatures on day six.

True

While we do not know from the context of Genesis 2 and 3 that the serpent was Satan, that identification is made explicitly clear in later parts of the Bible, notably Romans 16:20 about the "seed" of the woman crushing the seed of the serpent and Revelation 12:9 (see also 20:2) where the dragon is identified as the ancient serpent and Satan.

True

After God blessed Noah and his sons (Genesis 9:1ff), He articulated a significant judicial principle. What was it? a. Punishment for crime must be measure for measure b. Sins of fathers must not be handed along to their children c. One day in seven had to be kept for rest d. It was essential always to have an advocate e. none of the above

a

God's responses to Eve and Adam indicate reversals in the entire fabric of the world as they knew it. What reversals were the focus of God's words to Eve? a. fulfilling the command to be fruitful and multiply would be accompanied by pain; the intimacy with the man would be torn apart b. even though they were in the presence of the tree of life, they would return to the dust of the ground in death c. their task of tending the fruitful creation would be frustrated by toiling amidst thorns d. her offspring, which would have been free from enmity and hostility, would now manifest hostility toward the seed of the serpent

a

Of the variety of approaches to understanding the events of Genesis 1, the one generally labeled "progressive creationism" a. maintains that the created order is astronomically and geologically old and the Genesis 1 narrative expresses that in reading yom as a long, undefined period of time b. maintains that the created order is astronomically and geologically old and the Genesis 1 narrative has nothing to say with regard to the age of the earth since it is making a theological statement about the nature of God instead c. God created the universe within a literal, seven-day framework but gave every aspect of it apparent age so that it looks progressively older d. none of the above

a

The Hebrew phrase that represents Adam's words upon seeing Eve newly created suggests that a. he had waited a long time for this perfect complement to him b. she was no different in essence from the whole array of creatures that he had just named c. from the beginning, opposition and potential friction were built in to intimate human relationships d. that she too had the spirit of God breathed into her being e. none of the above

a

This was the son of Noah from whom Abram was descended. a. Shem b. Ham c. Japheth d. Lamech

a

What do we know about the identities of Abel and Cain? a. Abel tended flocks and Cain tilled the ground b. Abel was a priest and knew how to bring offerings; Cain was a commoner c. Abel had royal blood while Cain was a former slave d. Abel was a nomadic herdsman while Cain was a traveling spice trader

a

Ziggurats (which is likely what the tower of Babel was) were constructed in order to... a. ...ascend to meet with the gods b. ...serve as fortresses against invading enemies c. ...store the wealth of the nation d. ...provide burial chambers for the kings of the nation e. none of the above

a

According to the New Testament commentary in 1 John, Cain's murder of Abel a. demonstrated that he was ignorant of the proper sacrificial procedure b. was because he perceived that his own deeds were evil while Abel's were righteous c. was because he had not learned self-control and perseverance in godliness d. showed he had no faith

b

This was the son of Noah whose action brought down a curse on Canaan. a. Shem b. Ham c. Japheth d. Lamech e. none of the above

b

What was possibly the significance of God's providing coverings of skin for Adam and Eve following their disobedience? a. this represented their separation from God and from each other b. because clothing symbolized inheritance in the wider Ancient Near East, these coverings indicated that God intended to keep them "in the family" in spite of their rejection of His Word c. these coverings meant that God was promising that they would experience redemption through the seed of Eve d. clothing meant preparation for war and hostility and this indicated their need for self-defense from this point onward

b

What were the stated purposes for building the tower at Babel (probably a ziggurat)? a. worship the moon god and provide living space for the priests b. make a name for themselves and keep from being scattered c. worship God and be unified d. defend against invaders and store wealth

b

How does the framework theory interpret the days of Genesis? a. creation is construed as the framework for the divine Temple in the heavens b. each yom is a 24-hour period and these are separated by extensive and undefined time periods c. the first three days are the spheres (or frameworks) into which their corresponding inhabitants are placed during days 4-6 d. the days are unimportant until we arrive at the seventh day when the whole framework of the universe has been completed e. none of the above

c

The first distinct use of the term covenant in conjunction with a promise from God to humankind came a. after Cain killed Abel b. after God appeared to Abraham c. after the flood d. in response to Adam's fear of God e. none of the above

c

What poetic pattern is evident in the text of Genesis 1? a. The words for light, Word, Spirit, and goodness alternate throughout the chapter, creating a rhythm representing God's most evident characteristics b. there is rhyme throughout the chapter, culminating in the final blessing pronounced on God's creation of humankind that rhymes with "heavens and earth" in the beginning c. there is a balance and correspondence between the events of days one and four, two and five, three and six, culminating in the rest of day seven d. each line starts with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, symbolizing the development of complexity of creation e. none of the above

c

What was not part of the scenario as humankind was tempted by and succumbed to the Evil One? a. the words of God's prohibition were distorted by both the serpent and Eve b. the serpent appealed to human pride and the potential for self-advancement c. Adam was not present which is why there was not a curse pronounced directly against him d. the serpent said they would not die

c

Which of the following statements is not true of the Hebrew word for "day" (yom)? a. it may refer to daylight as opposed to darkness b. it may be used with the Hebrew word "one" (ehad) to represent a time interval longer than 24 hours (Is 9:13 Hebrew) c. in the creation narrative of Genesis 1-2, it is used solely to refer to a 24-hour period d. all of the above are true

c

10. How do we know that the serpent in the temptation narrative was Satan? a. the text of Genesis states that fact b. Jesus identified the serpent as Satan when He was tempted in the wilderness c. Isaiah stated that the serpent was used by Satan to deceive Eve d. in the book of Revelation, a scene is described in which Michael and his angels engaged in war in heaven and the great dragon, the ancient serpent, was hurled down e. none of the above

d

What literary form establishes identity and relationship, demonstrates the value of individuals in God's eyes, and is an adumbration of being written in the Book of Life? a. the epic b. the parable c. the henotheistic diatribe d. the genealogy e. none of the above

d

Which of the following was not a purpose for which humans were created? a. to work with and tend the creation b. to be fruitful, multiply and subdue the earth c. to eventually be the vehicle, as the image-bearer of God, for the incarnation of God as Redeemer d. to be like gods, knowing good and evil

d

Which of the following is not true of the "covenant" (b'rith) as it appears in the First Testament? a. it has a form that is parallel to the Hittite suzerainty treaties b. it detailed stipulations or obligations of the parties to the covenant c. it was often accompanied by a sign d. it can refer to relationships between God and humankind as well as between two human parties e. all of the above are true

e

When Eve and Adam entered willfully into disobedience, the fabric of their lives was torn apart. Which of the following was not one of the stated results? a. perception of nakedness and personal insecurity b. fear of God and alienation c. being fruitful and multiplying accompanied by pain d. tending the ground would be done alone as opposed to in community e. humans would return to dust → death f. all of the above were

f