Who speaks out of the whirlwind?
What is the point in chapters 38 and 39?
List all the animals used as examples of God's wonders
Friday, January 30, 2009
Answers to January 30 Questions
What is Elihu's point in 35:6-8? God is not hurt by our sins, nor is He helped by our righteousness; it is for the benefit of others that we need to live right
Do you agree with him? sin and righteousness are not only matter that affect other people, but Elihu is right in the idea that man's unfaithfulness does not change the faithfulness of God
According to Elihu, why does God not answer men's calls to be heard by Him? because of their pride
Who does Elihu sound like in chapter 36? Job's friends
According to Elihu, what form of communication does God use? nature
What is Elihu's point in 37:14-24? God is so much greater than we are, so His ways are beyond our understanding
Do you agree with him? sin and righteousness are not only matter that affect other people, but Elihu is right in the idea that man's unfaithfulness does not change the faithfulness of God
According to Elihu, why does God not answer men's calls to be heard by Him? because of their pride
Who does Elihu sound like in chapter 36? Job's friends
According to Elihu, what form of communication does God use? nature
What is Elihu's point in 37:14-24? God is so much greater than we are, so His ways are beyond our understanding
Answers to January 29 Questions
Why did Job's friends quit answering Job? because Job was righteous in his own eyes
Why did Elihu become angry with Job? Because Job justified himself instead of God
Why was Elihu angry with Job's friends? Because they couldn't answer Job though they had condemned him
Why did Elihu speak last? He was the youngest
Read carefully 33:8-11. Did Job contradict himself, or did he claim that God has not been fair to him? wouldn't it be a sin to claim that God is unfair?
According to Elihu, how does God communicate to man? in various ways: dreams, directly, or actions
Elihu suggests one reason for man's suffering. What is it? for man's discipline
Did Job really say what Elihu says that he said in 34:9? no, that was a conclusion attributed to Job based upon what Job said
Read 34:32-33. Is it true repentance if someone confesses, "IF I have sinned, I won't do it again?" no
Why did Elihu become angry with Job? Because Job justified himself instead of God
Why was Elihu angry with Job's friends? Because they couldn't answer Job though they had condemned him
Why did Elihu speak last? He was the youngest
Read carefully 33:8-11. Did Job contradict himself, or did he claim that God has not been fair to him? wouldn't it be a sin to claim that God is unfair?
According to Elihu, how does God communicate to man? in various ways: dreams, directly, or actions
Elihu suggests one reason for man's suffering. What is it? for man's discipline
Did Job really say what Elihu says that he said in 34:9? no, that was a conclusion attributed to Job based upon what Job said
Read 34:32-33. Is it true repentance if someone confesses, "IF I have sinned, I won't do it again?" no
Thursday, January 29, 2009
January 30: Job 35-37: Elihu Continues
What is Elihu's point in 35:6-8?
Do you agree with him?
According to Elihu, why does God not answer men's calls to be heard by Him?
Who does Elihu sound like in chapter 36?
According to Elihu, what form of communication does God use?
What is Elihu's point in 37:14-24?
Do you agree with him?
According to Elihu, why does God not answer men's calls to be heard by Him?
Who does Elihu sound like in chapter 36?
According to Elihu, what form of communication does God use?
What is Elihu's point in 37:14-24?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
January 29: Job 32-34 Elihu Begins to Speak
Why did Job's friends quit answering Job?
Why did Elihu become angry with Job?
Why was Elihu angry with Job's friends?
Why did Elihu speak last?
Read carefully 33:8-11. Did Job contradict himself, or did he claim that God has not been fair to him?
According to Elihu, how does God communicate to man?
Elihu suggests one reason for man's suffering. What is it?
Did Job really say what Elihu says that he said in 34:9?
Read 34:32-33. Is it true repentance if someone confesses, "IF I have sinned, I won't do it again?"
Why did Elihu become angry with Job?
Why was Elihu angry with Job's friends?
Why did Elihu speak last?
Read carefully 33:8-11. Did Job contradict himself, or did he claim that God has not been fair to him?
According to Elihu, how does God communicate to man?
Elihu suggests one reason for man's suffering. What is it?
Did Job really say what Elihu says that he said in 34:9?
Read 34:32-33. Is it true repentance if someone confesses, "IF I have sinned, I won't do it again?"
Answers to January 28 Questions
For what does Job wish? He wishes for his life to be the way it was a few months earlier, when everything was going well in his life.
How was Job treated in the past? Everyone treated Job with the greatest respect; they came to him for advice, and thanked him for it. Job had the last word because everyone knew he had the most wisdom.
How is Job treated now? The young people, who were children of worthless men that Job wasn't willing to hire for work, taunted Job and spit in his face; they do whatever they want.
What is Job’s complaint in chapter 30? He cries out to God and He doesn't answer
What covenant did Job make with his eyes? not to look upon a young woman
List the sins Job did not commit and their consequences that he was willing to endure had he committed them. not to fulfill the lust of the eye; he did not lie or cheat others; he did not wander from God's path (if so, then let others eat what he sowed and his crops be uprooted); he did not commit adultery, even in his heart (if so, then may the same happen to his wife); he did not show partiality; he did not reject the needy cries of the poor, the stranger, the widow or fatherless (if so, then let his arm be broken out of joint); he did put his faith in money; he did not practice idolatry; he did not gloat when bad things happened to his enemy; he did not curse others; he did not hide his actions; he did not go along with the crowd in doing wrong; he did not benefit from any dishonest gain from the loss of others (if he did, then let briers and weeds grow instead of wheat and barley)
How was Job treated in the past? Everyone treated Job with the greatest respect; they came to him for advice, and thanked him for it. Job had the last word because everyone knew he had the most wisdom.
How is Job treated now? The young people, who were children of worthless men that Job wasn't willing to hire for work, taunted Job and spit in his face; they do whatever they want.
What is Job’s complaint in chapter 30? He cries out to God and He doesn't answer
What covenant did Job make with his eyes? not to look upon a young woman
List the sins Job did not commit and their consequences that he was willing to endure had he committed them. not to fulfill the lust of the eye; he did not lie or cheat others; he did not wander from God's path (if so, then let others eat what he sowed and his crops be uprooted); he did not commit adultery, even in his heart (if so, then may the same happen to his wife); he did not show partiality; he did not reject the needy cries of the poor, the stranger, the widow or fatherless (if so, then let his arm be broken out of joint); he did put his faith in money; he did not practice idolatry; he did not gloat when bad things happened to his enemy; he did not curse others; he did not hide his actions; he did not go along with the crowd in doing wrong; he did not benefit from any dishonest gain from the loss of others (if he did, then let briers and weeds grow instead of wheat and barley)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
January 28: Job 29-31 Job Ends His Defense
For what does Job wish?
How was Job treated in the past?
How is Job treated now?
What is Job’s complaint in chapter 30?
What covenant did Job make with his eyes?
List the sins Job did not commit and their consequences that he was willing to endure had he committed them.
How was Job treated in the past?
How is Job treated now?
What is Job’s complaint in chapter 30?
What covenant did Job make with his eyes?
List the sins Job did not commit and their consequences that he was willing to endure had he committed them.
Answers to January 27 Questions
What does Bildad say in chapter 25? There is no way that man can be righteous before God
Is Job’s question in 26:4 a good question? yes Does it have an answer? What Bildad said does not line up with God's words, because God said that Job was upright. God later says that Job's friends spoke wrongly about God, so it appears that Satan is behind the words of Job's friends.
What did Job say about God in chapter 26? God is great and His works are beyond our understanding
Why does Job want to remain righteous in spite of his suffering? because he was right about being right
According to Job, what will happen to the wicked? he will eventually receive negative consequences and punishment for his wickedness
To what does Job compare precious metals and stones found in mines? wisdom
What is wisdom? to fear the Lord and depart from evil
Is Job’s question in 26:4 a good question? yes Does it have an answer? What Bildad said does not line up with God's words, because God said that Job was upright. God later says that Job's friends spoke wrongly about God, so it appears that Satan is behind the words of Job's friends.
What did Job say about God in chapter 26? God is great and His works are beyond our understanding
Why does Job want to remain righteous in spite of his suffering? because he was right about being right
According to Job, what will happen to the wicked? he will eventually receive negative consequences and punishment for his wickedness
To what does Job compare precious metals and stones found in mines? wisdom
What is wisdom? to fear the Lord and depart from evil
Monday, January 26, 2009
January 27: Job 25-28 Job Begins His Final Speech
What does Bildad say in chapter 25?
Is Job’s question in 26:4 a good question? Does it have an answer?
What did Job say about God in chapter 26?
Why does Job want to remain righteous in spite of his suffering?
According to Job, what will happen to the wicked?
To what does Job compare precious metals and stones found in mines?
What is wisdom?
Is Job’s question in 26:4 a good question? Does it have an answer?
What did Job say about God in chapter 26?
Why does Job want to remain righteous in spite of his suffering?
According to Job, what will happen to the wicked?
To what does Job compare precious metals and stones found in mines?
What is wisdom?
Answers to January 26 Questions
What specific charges did Eliphaz finally bring against Job? requiring collateral from needy neighbors, refusing to food and water to the needy, refusing to help widows and orphans, taking clothing from those who needed what little they had
Which does 22:13 indicate: that Eliphaz understood Job, or that he misunderstood Job? He misunderstood Job's statement. Eliphaz claims Job thinks that way and therefore thinks he can get by with the wickedness of which Eliphaz accused him. using it as a motive to be
How did Job tell Eliphaz to repent? "acquaint yourself with God," receive instruction from God's mouth, return to Him
According to Eliphaz, what will happen if Job does this? iniquity would be removed far away from him and his house, God would hear his prayers, he would succeed in his plans
Is Job looking for God? yes
Does Job find God? no
Why does Job look for God? so God would hear his case in His court and he would receive justice from Him
What are specific ways that men mistreat others, according to Job? they steal land by moving land boundaries and markers, they take the animals necessary for livelihood from the poor (widows and orphans), they do not pay laborers for the work they do
What effect does this have on the poor? this forces the poor to forage for food, have no shelter, be sold into servitude
List two that sin in the night according to Job. the thief and murderer; the adulterer, the burglar
What will happen to the sinner? their gains are only temporary; God will judge them
Which does 22:13 indicate: that Eliphaz understood Job, or that he misunderstood Job? He misunderstood Job's statement. Eliphaz claims Job thinks that way and therefore thinks he can get by with the wickedness of which Eliphaz accused him. using it as a motive to be
How did Job tell Eliphaz to repent? "acquaint yourself with God," receive instruction from God's mouth, return to Him
According to Eliphaz, what will happen if Job does this? iniquity would be removed far away from him and his house, God would hear his prayers, he would succeed in his plans
Is Job looking for God? yes
Does Job find God? no
Why does Job look for God? so God would hear his case in His court and he would receive justice from Him
What are specific ways that men mistreat others, according to Job? they steal land by moving land boundaries and markers, they take the animals necessary for livelihood from the poor (widows and orphans), they do not pay laborers for the work they do
What effect does this have on the poor? this forces the poor to forage for food, have no shelter, be sold into servitude
List two that sin in the night according to Job. the thief and murderer; the adulterer, the burglar
What will happen to the sinner? their gains are only temporary; God will judge them
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 26: Job22-24 Eliphaz Finally Makes Some Specific Accusations
What specific charges did Eliphaz finally bring against Job?
Which does 22:13 indicate: that Eliphaz understood Job, or that he misunderstood Job?
How did Job tell Eliphaz to repent?
According to Eliphaz, what will happen if Job does this?
Is Job looking for God?
Does Job find God?
Why does Job look for God?
What are specific ways that men mistreat others, according to Job?
What effect does this have on the poor?
List two that sin in the night according to Job.
What will happen to the sinner?
Which does 22:13 indicate: that Eliphaz understood Job, or that he misunderstood Job?
How did Job tell Eliphaz to repent?
According to Eliphaz, what will happen if Job does this?
Is Job looking for God?
Does Job find God?
Why does Job look for God?
What are specific ways that men mistreat others, according to Job?
What effect does this have on the poor?
List two that sin in the night according to Job.
What will happen to the sinner?
Answers to January 25 Questions
Put in your own words what Zophar says in verses 2 and 3. I can't let you get by with rebuking me, and am so sure of what I believe that i have to answer you.
What is Zophar’s main point in this chapter? The wicked may enjoy prosperity and happiness in this life, but it is very short and definitely comes to an end.
According to 21:2, how could Job’s friends comfort him? by listening to him with an open mind and heart
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:7-16? They go through life without suffering very much; they enjoy many things. However, they still reject God, and he isn't like them.
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:17-21? The wicked may be destroyed quickly, but it would be better if they saw more negative consequences to their wrong deeds.
Can you answer Job’s question in 21:22-26? I can't teach God anything. About the issue Job raises, Ecclesiastes 9:10 says that time and chance happen to them all.
What is Job’s point in this chapter? The wicked will certainly be punished for their wrongdoing, but it often does not happen in this life.
What is Zophar’s main point in this chapter? The wicked may enjoy prosperity and happiness in this life, but it is very short and definitely comes to an end.
According to 21:2, how could Job’s friends comfort him? by listening to him with an open mind and heart
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:7-16? They go through life without suffering very much; they enjoy many things. However, they still reject God, and he isn't like them.
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:17-21? The wicked may be destroyed quickly, but it would be better if they saw more negative consequences to their wrong deeds.
Can you answer Job’s question in 21:22-26? I can't teach God anything. About the issue Job raises, Ecclesiastes 9:10 says that time and chance happen to them all.
What is Job’s point in this chapter? The wicked will certainly be punished for their wrongdoing, but it often does not happen in this life.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
January 25: Job 20-21 A Contrast of Two Views on the Fate of the Wicked
Put in your own words what Zophar says in verses 2 and 3.
What is Zophar’s main point in this chapter?
According to 21:2, how could Job’s friends comfort him?
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:7-16?
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:17-21?
Can you answer Job’s question in 21:22-26?
What is Job’s point in this chapter?
What is Zophar’s main point in this chapter?
According to 21:2, how could Job’s friends comfort him?
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:7-16?
What does Job say about the wicked in 21:17-21?
Can you answer Job’s question in 21:22-26?
What is Job’s point in this chapter?
Answers to January 24 Questions
According to the first three verses, how did Bildad interpret Job’s words? Mostly as arrogance, along with foolishness and insulting his friends' intelligence
What is Bildad’s main point in this chapter? The wicked suffer. His descriptions seem to be pointed at Job, especially when you read how Job describes some specific ways in which he has and is suffering. Also notice that all these descriptions have to do with earthly loss.
Is Job literal in 19:3? no, but the last part of verse 3 could be interpreted literally
Had they reproached him ten times? It has literally been five times.
What is Job saying in verse 4? IF he has sinned, it is between God and him. It is not their business; he has not sinned against them.
According to Job 19:6, what has God done to him? Job said that "God had wronged" him and trapped him in His net.
Who did the things Job mentions in 19:8-13? Job said that God did them to him.
What sufferings does Job mention in 19:14-20? alienation from everyone he loves; he is repulsive even to his own wife, small children
Does Job still have faith in God? Explain. Yes. He believes in life after death, the judgement, and that God is just. He also said that his Redeemer lives.
What is Bildad’s main point in this chapter? The wicked suffer. His descriptions seem to be pointed at Job, especially when you read how Job describes some specific ways in which he has and is suffering. Also notice that all these descriptions have to do with earthly loss.
Is Job literal in 19:3? no, but the last part of verse 3 could be interpreted literally
Had they reproached him ten times? It has literally been five times.
What is Job saying in verse 4? IF he has sinned, it is between God and him. It is not their business; he has not sinned against them.
According to Job 19:6, what has God done to him? Job said that "God had wronged" him and trapped him in His net.
Who did the things Job mentions in 19:8-13? Job said that God did them to him.
What sufferings does Job mention in 19:14-20? alienation from everyone he loves; he is repulsive even to his own wife, small children
Does Job still have faith in God? Explain. Yes. He believes in life after death, the judgement, and that God is just. He also said that his Redeemer lives.
Friday, January 23, 2009
January 24: Job 18-19 Job's Faith in Spite of Suffering
According to the first three verses, how did Bildad interpret Job’s words?
What is Bildad’s main point in this chapter?
Is Job literal in 19:3?
Had they reproached him ten times?
What is Job saying in verse 4?
According to Job 19:6, what has God done to him?
Who did the things Job mentions in 19:8-13?
What sufferings does Job mention in 19:14-20?
Does Job still have faith in God? Explain.
What is Bildad’s main point in this chapter?
Is Job literal in 19:3?
Had they reproached him ten times?
What is Job saying in verse 4?
According to Job 19:6, what has God done to him?
Who did the things Job mentions in 19:8-13?
What sufferings does Job mention in 19:14-20?
Does Job still have faith in God? Explain.
Answers to January 23 Questions
According to Eliphaz, whose words are condemning Job? He said that Job's own words condemn him.
What “proof” does Eliphaz give to support that he is right? the teaching of their ancestors
Who is Eliphaz describing and what will happen to him? He describes the wicked man and says that he will lose his wealth and life
What lesson do you learn from Job’s rebuke in 16:1-5? We really do need to consider the other person's position before criticizing him. If someone is suffering, we should be trying to comfort and encourage him.
Who is Job talking about in 16:19-21? only Jesus fulfills this role
How is Job being treated by other people? People taunt him; most people probably thought Jod did something to deserve the suffering he received.
What does Job expect to happen to him soon? he hopes to die soon; it is the only hope he has
What “proof” does Eliphaz give to support that he is right? the teaching of their ancestors
Who is Eliphaz describing and what will happen to him? He describes the wicked man and says that he will lose his wealth and life
What lesson do you learn from Job’s rebuke in 16:1-5? We really do need to consider the other person's position before criticizing him. If someone is suffering, we should be trying to comfort and encourage him.
Who is Job talking about in 16:19-21? only Jesus fulfills this role
How is Job being treated by other people? People taunt him; most people probably thought Jod did something to deserve the suffering he received.
What does Job expect to happen to him soon? he hopes to die soon; it is the only hope he has
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 23: Job 15-17 The Second Round Begins
According to Eliphaz, whose words are condemning Job?
What “proof” does Eliphaz give to support that he is right?
Who is Eliphaz describing and what will happen to him?
What lesson do you learn from Job’s rebuke in 16:1-5?
Who is Job talking about in 16:19-21?
How is Job being treated by other people?
What does Job expect to happen to him soon?
What “proof” does Eliphaz give to support that he is right?
Who is Eliphaz describing and what will happen to him?
What lesson do you learn from Job’s rebuke in 16:1-5?
Who is Job talking about in 16:19-21?
How is Job being treated by other people?
What does Job expect to happen to him soon?
Answers to January 22 Questions
What is Zophar’s attitude toward Job? He isn’t suffering nearly as much as he deserves to suffer!
According to Zophar what has God done with some of Job’s sin? God has forgotten some of Job’s sin.
Is there anything with which you don’t agree in verses 7 through 11? no
Is there anything wrong in what Zophar says in verses 13 through 20? What Zophar says is not wrong in and of itself except that he applies it to Job when it does not apply to Job’s case.
What does Job mean in verse 12:2? Job makes a sarcastic comment that his friends are the only wise people to ever live.
Is what Job says in verse 6 true? Not in the ultimate sense, but there are sinners who so not seem to be suffering too much materially.
How does this compare to the observations of Eliphaz in 4:8? It appears to be the exact opposite of Eliphaz. Neither is an absolute universal observation.
What is Job’s point in 12:7-25? God has all the wisdom so we cannot stand up to Him.
Job says that his friends could have helped him more by doing what (13:4-5)? By keeping silent
Does Job think that his friends are representing God accurately? No (13:7-12)
What is Job saying in 13:15-19? He uses boldness to express his confidence in God’s justice. Even if God killed him, he knew that he was innocent and undeserving of death. This is his hope.
What two things does Job want God to do? Stop causing him to suffer and give him a hearing
How does Job feel in 14:1-6? He feels that life is meaningless because it is full of trouble and sorrow
What is Job’s big question in 14:7-22? If a man dies, will he live again?
How would you answer that question? Yes, Jesus proved that by rising from the dead. He is the resurrection and the life. If Job dies, he will live again. Job does feel that hope, and that is one reason he maintained his integrity after he lost everything else.
According to Zophar what has God done with some of Job’s sin? God has forgotten some of Job’s sin.
Is there anything with which you don’t agree in verses 7 through 11? no
Is there anything wrong in what Zophar says in verses 13 through 20? What Zophar says is not wrong in and of itself except that he applies it to Job when it does not apply to Job’s case.
What does Job mean in verse 12:2? Job makes a sarcastic comment that his friends are the only wise people to ever live.
Is what Job says in verse 6 true? Not in the ultimate sense, but there are sinners who so not seem to be suffering too much materially.
How does this compare to the observations of Eliphaz in 4:8? It appears to be the exact opposite of Eliphaz. Neither is an absolute universal observation.
What is Job’s point in 12:7-25? God has all the wisdom so we cannot stand up to Him.
Job says that his friends could have helped him more by doing what (13:4-5)? By keeping silent
Does Job think that his friends are representing God accurately? No (13:7-12)
What is Job saying in 13:15-19? He uses boldness to express his confidence in God’s justice. Even if God killed him, he knew that he was innocent and undeserving of death. This is his hope.
What two things does Job want God to do? Stop causing him to suffer and give him a hearing
How does Job feel in 14:1-6? He feels that life is meaningless because it is full of trouble and sorrow
What is Job’s big question in 14:7-22? If a man dies, will he live again?
How would you answer that question? Yes, Jesus proved that by rising from the dead. He is the resurrection and the life. If Job dies, he will live again. Job does feel that hope, and that is one reason he maintained his integrity after he lost everything else.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
January 22: Job 11-14 Zophar's Attack and Job's Response
What is Zophar’s attitude toward Job?
According to Zophar what has God done with some of Job’s sin?
Is there anything with which you don’t agree in verses 7 through 11?
Is there anything wrong in what Zophar says in verses 13 through 20?
What does Job mean in verse 12:2?
Is what Job says in verse 6 true?
How does this compare to the observations of Eliphaz in 4:8?
What is Job’s point in 12:7-25?
Job says that his friends could have helped him more by doing what (13:4-5)?
Does Job think that his friends are representing God accurately?
What is Job saying in 13:15-19?
What to things does Job want God to do?
How does Job feel in 14:1-6?
What is Job’s big question in 14:7-22?
How would you answer that question?
According to Zophar what has God done with some of Job’s sin?
Is there anything with which you don’t agree in verses 7 through 11?
Is there anything wrong in what Zophar says in verses 13 through 20?
What does Job mean in verse 12:2?
Is what Job says in verse 6 true?
How does this compare to the observations of Eliphaz in 4:8?
What is Job’s point in 12:7-25?
Job says that his friends could have helped him more by doing what (13:4-5)?
Does Job think that his friends are representing God accurately?
What is Job saying in 13:15-19?
What to things does Job want God to do?
How does Job feel in 14:1-6?
What is Job’s big question in 14:7-22?
How would you answer that question?
Answers to January 21 Questions
What is Bildad‘s main point in chapter 8? It is a universal principle that the wicked suffer and the righteous are blessed. If Job would repent, he would be blessed much more than he was blessed before.
Do you disagree with anything that he said? v.6 is based on the false assumption that Job did wrong and that is the reason he is suffering. He also makes the mistake of guaranteeing physical prosperity if Job repents.
What does Job say about man‘s relationship to God? God has so much more wisdom and power that man cannot make his case before Him
Does Job believe he is innocent? yes
Does he believe that God thinks he is innocent? no
What does Job want in 9:33? a mediator that could persuade God to see Job's side
Has God provided this? yes, Jesus is our mediator and advocate 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 John 2:1
What is Job’s big question in chapter 10? Why did God make him? Why does He make him only for him to suffer?
Do you disagree with anything that he said? v.6 is based on the false assumption that Job did wrong and that is the reason he is suffering. He also makes the mistake of guaranteeing physical prosperity if Job repents.
What does Job say about man‘s relationship to God? God has so much more wisdom and power that man cannot make his case before Him
Does Job believe he is innocent? yes
Does he believe that God thinks he is innocent? no
What does Job want in 9:33? a mediator that could persuade God to see Job's side
Has God provided this? yes, Jesus is our mediator and advocate 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 John 2:1
What is Job’s big question in chapter 10? Why did God make him? Why does He make him only for him to suffer?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
January 21: Job 8-10 Bildad Speaks and Job Responds
What is Bildad‘s main point in chapter 8?
Do you disagree with anything that he said?
What does Job say about man‘s relationship to God?
Does Job believe he is innocent?
Does he believe that God thinks he is innocent?
What does Job want in 9:33?
Has God provided this?
What is Job’s big question in chapter 10?
Do you disagree with anything that he said?
What does Job say about man‘s relationship to God?
Does Job believe he is innocent?
Does he believe that God thinks he is innocent?
What does Job want in 9:33?
Has God provided this?
What is Job’s big question in chapter 10?
Questions for January 20
What did Job wish for? Job wishes that he had never been born
How does Job feel? Misery, restlessness, his worst nightmare realized; he wishes for death as a relief
What does Eliphaz say was Job’s attitude toward morality? Job had helped others and instructed them when they stumbled. Now Eliphaz is wondering if Job can take advice and rebuke from him.
What does he say happens to the wicked? They reap what they sow; they suffer while the righteous do not
Do you agree with what Eliphaz says about the Lord disciplining people? Generally, yes. But Eliphaz judges Job by appearance. There are innocent ones who suffer, too.
According to Eliphaz, under what condition does a person receive the blessings listed in 5:19-26? If he is corrected by God and repents
Why do you think he was saying all of this to Job? Because he thought Job needed to repent of whatever brought God’s chastisement upon him.
Who does Job say is the source of his suffering? The Almighty
What does Job say about his own character? He had not denied the Lord or His words
What is Job’s complaint in 6:11-13? He has no strength, no hope, no reason to expect anything good, not even relief by death
What does Job say about his friends who came to comfort him? They are not a help like the streams in the desert that disappoint travelers
What does Job challenge his friends to do in 6:24-30? to be specific in showing where, when, and how he had done wrong
Who is Job talking to in chapter 7? God
What do you consider to be Job’s most serious complaint in this chapter? He questions why God hasn’t forgiven him
How does Job feel? Misery, restlessness, his worst nightmare realized; he wishes for death as a relief
What does Eliphaz say was Job’s attitude toward morality? Job had helped others and instructed them when they stumbled. Now Eliphaz is wondering if Job can take advice and rebuke from him.
What does he say happens to the wicked? They reap what they sow; they suffer while the righteous do not
Do you agree with what Eliphaz says about the Lord disciplining people? Generally, yes. But Eliphaz judges Job by appearance. There are innocent ones who suffer, too.
According to Eliphaz, under what condition does a person receive the blessings listed in 5:19-26? If he is corrected by God and repents
Why do you think he was saying all of this to Job? Because he thought Job needed to repent of whatever brought God’s chastisement upon him.
Who does Job say is the source of his suffering? The Almighty
What does Job say about his own character? He had not denied the Lord or His words
What is Job’s complaint in 6:11-13? He has no strength, no hope, no reason to expect anything good, not even relief by death
What does Job say about his friends who came to comfort him? They are not a help like the streams in the desert that disappoint travelers
What does Job challenge his friends to do in 6:24-30? to be specific in showing where, when, and how he had done wrong
Who is Job talking to in chapter 7? God
What do you consider to be Job’s most serious complaint in this chapter? He questions why God hasn’t forgiven him
Monday, January 19, 2009
January 20: Job3-7 Job and His Friends Start Speaking
What did Job wish for?
How does Job feel?
What does Eliphaz say was Job’s attitude toward morality?
What does he say happens to the wicked?
Do you agree with what Eliphaz says about the Lord disciplining people?
According to Eliphaz, under what condition does a person receive the blessings listed in 5:19-26?
Why do you think he was saying all of this to Job?
Who does Job say is the source of his suffering?
What does Job say about his own character?
What is Job’s complaint in 6:11-13?
What does Job say about his friends who came to comfort him?
What does Job challenge his friends to do in 6:24-30?
Who is Job talking to in chapter 7?
What do you consider to be Job’s most serious complaint in this chapter?
How does Job feel?
What does Eliphaz say was Job’s attitude toward morality?
What does he say happens to the wicked?
Do you agree with what Eliphaz says about the Lord disciplining people?
According to Eliphaz, under what condition does a person receive the blessings listed in 5:19-26?
Why do you think he was saying all of this to Job?
Who does Job say is the source of his suffering?
What does Job say about his own character?
What is Job’s complaint in 6:11-13?
What does Job say about his friends who came to comfort him?
What does Job challenge his friends to do in 6:24-30?
Who is Job talking to in chapter 7?
What do you consider to be Job’s most serious complaint in this chapter?
Answers to January 19 Questions
Where did Job live? the land of Uz
What kind of man was he? blameless and upright; he feared God and avoided evil
Why would Job offer a sacrifice for his children every morning? he was concerned that they may have sinned and cursed God in their hearts
Who confronted God in Heaven? Satan
What was Satan doing on earth? roaming around, going to and fro
How did God describe Job in His talk with Satan? exactly as verse 1 does blameless and upright; he feared God and avoided evil)
For what motive did Satan accuse Job of serving God? because he made him rich and secure
According to Satan, what would Job do if he lost all he had? curse God to His face
What limitation did God place on Satan for this first test? not to touch Job
How did Job lose his oxen and donkeys and servants? Sabeans came and took them
How did Job lose his sheep and servants? fire from the sky
How did Job lose his camels and servants? Chaldeans came and took them
How did Job lose his children? a great wind blew down the house they were in, so they died
What was Job’s reaction to losing everything? he mourned his loss and he worshiped God and blessed His name
What was the second test Satan made for Job? to strike his flesh and bones to get Job to curse God
What limitation did God place on Satan? don't kill him
What advice did Job’s wife give when he was suffering? curse God and die
How did Job answer her advice? that is was foolish advice; they should be willing to accept bad things from God just as they had received good things from Him
What kind of man was he? blameless and upright; he feared God and avoided evil
Why would Job offer a sacrifice for his children every morning? he was concerned that they may have sinned and cursed God in their hearts
Who confronted God in Heaven? Satan
What was Satan doing on earth? roaming around, going to and fro
How did God describe Job in His talk with Satan? exactly as verse 1 does blameless and upright; he feared God and avoided evil)
For what motive did Satan accuse Job of serving God? because he made him rich and secure
According to Satan, what would Job do if he lost all he had? curse God to His face
What limitation did God place on Satan for this first test? not to touch Job
How did Job lose his oxen and donkeys and servants? Sabeans came and took them
How did Job lose his sheep and servants? fire from the sky
How did Job lose his camels and servants? Chaldeans came and took them
How did Job lose his children? a great wind blew down the house they were in, so they died
What was Job’s reaction to losing everything? he mourned his loss and he worshiped God and blessed His name
What was the second test Satan made for Job? to strike his flesh and bones to get Job to curse God
What limitation did God place on Satan? don't kill him
What advice did Job’s wife give when he was suffering? curse God and die
How did Job answer her advice? that is was foolish advice; they should be willing to accept bad things from God just as they had received good things from Him
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January 19: Job 1-2: Job is Tested
Introductory note: Job lived in the time of the patriarchs, so we will read the book of Job before the book of Exodus. The book is largely a discussion between Job and his three friends. Elihu speaks near the end, and God Himself speaks at the end. Job is full of emotion because of his intense anguish and suffering. He desires to communicate with God to find an explanation and a solution to his concerns. Like all the books of the Old Testament, this book prepares people for the Messiah to come. Job does this by expressing the spiritual needs that he has. The New Testament reveals that God fulfills all these spiritual yearnings through in Jesus Christ.
Where did Job live?
What kind of man was he?
Why would Job offer a sacrifice for his children every morning?
Who confronted God in Heaven?
What was Satan doing on earth?
How did God describe Job in His talk with Satan?
What motive did Satan accuse Job for serving God?
According to Satan, what would Job do if he lost all he had?
What limitation did God place on Satan for this first test?
How did Job lose his oxen and donkeys and servants?
How did Job lose his sheep and servants?
How did Job lose his camels and servants?
How did Job lose his children?
What was Job’s reaction to losing everything?
What was the second test Satan made for Job?
What limitation did God place on Satan?
What advice did Job’s wife give when he was suffering?
How did Job answer her advice?
Where did Job live?
What kind of man was he?
Why would Job offer a sacrifice for his children every morning?
Who confronted God in Heaven?
What was Satan doing on earth?
How did God describe Job in His talk with Satan?
What motive did Satan accuse Job for serving God?
According to Satan, what would Job do if he lost all he had?
What limitation did God place on Satan for this first test?
How did Job lose his oxen and donkeys and servants?
How did Job lose his sheep and servants?
How did Job lose his camels and servants?
How did Job lose his children?
What was Job’s reaction to losing everything?
What was the second test Satan made for Job?
What limitation did God place on Satan?
What advice did Job’s wife give when he was suffering?
How did Job answer her advice?
Answers for January 18 Questions
What did God tell Jacob in a vision? Don't be afraid to go to Egypt. He would make a great nation of him there, and they would return to the land of promise. He would see Joseph, and Joseph would be with him when he dies.
How many people in Jacob’s family went to Egypt? 70
What work did Joseph’s brother tell Pharaoh that they have done? they were shepherds
What land did Pharaoh give them? the best land, the land of Goshen
How old was Jacob when he came to live in Egypt? 130 years old
How did people pay for food after they spent all their money for food? they paid by giving their livestock
What did the Egyptians give Pharaoh in exchange for food the next year? their land and themselves
What portion did Joseph charge the people and portion did they keep from their annual crops? 20% went to Pharaoh and they kept 80%
What favor did Jacob ask of Joseph soon before he died? to promise to bury him in Canaan where Abraham, and isaac were buried
What did Jacob say about Ephraim and Manasseh? they would be equal with his sons
Why did Jacob cross his arms to put his hands on Joseph’s sons? to bless the younger one (Ephraim) with his right hand and the older son (Manasseh) with his left hand. The right hand was considered the stronger and more favorable hand. Jacob intentionally gave his blessing to the younger son over the older son.
What did Jacob say about Reuben? his firstborn and sign of his strength, but he is unstable as water and won;t excel because of his adultery with Bilhah
What did Jacob say about Simeon and Levi? they were partners in anger and cruelty; therefore, they would be scattered in the new land
What did Jacob say about Judah? his tribe would become the leaders; the scepter would not depart from Judah; Shiloh would come. This would be the royal tribe
What did Jacob say about Zebulon? his place would be by the sea near Sidon
What did Jacob say about Issachar? in exchange for rest and security, he became a band of workers
What did Jacob say about Dan? they would judge other Israelites
What did Jacob say about Gad? a troop would tramp on him but he would overcome
What did Jacob say about Asher? this tribe would be the breadbasket of Israel
What did Jacob say about Naphtali? uses beautiful words
What did Jacob say about Joseph? he is fruitful; he has overcome adversity from his brothers by the help of God; he will be greatly blessed
What did Jacob say about Benjamin? he takes from others
Where did Jacob tell his sons to bury him? in the cave of Machpelah Abraham had bought as a burial site
How long did it take to embalm Jacob? 40 days
How long did the Egyptians mourn his death? 70 days
What did Joseph’s brothers fear after Jacob died? they thought Joseph would feel free to avenge their treatment of him after Jacob died
What was Joseph’s attitude about how his brothers treated him? the wrong they intended against him was turned into a good result by God in order to save them and many others
What did Joseph have the Israelites promise to do when God takes them out of the land? he made them promise to take his body back to Canaan for burial when they return to Canaan
How many people in Jacob’s family went to Egypt? 70
What work did Joseph’s brother tell Pharaoh that they have done? they were shepherds
What land did Pharaoh give them? the best land, the land of Goshen
How old was Jacob when he came to live in Egypt? 130 years old
How did people pay for food after they spent all their money for food? they paid by giving their livestock
What did the Egyptians give Pharaoh in exchange for food the next year? their land and themselves
What portion did Joseph charge the people and portion did they keep from their annual crops? 20% went to Pharaoh and they kept 80%
What favor did Jacob ask of Joseph soon before he died? to promise to bury him in Canaan where Abraham, and isaac were buried
What did Jacob say about Ephraim and Manasseh? they would be equal with his sons
Why did Jacob cross his arms to put his hands on Joseph’s sons? to bless the younger one (Ephraim) with his right hand and the older son (Manasseh) with his left hand. The right hand was considered the stronger and more favorable hand. Jacob intentionally gave his blessing to the younger son over the older son.
What did Jacob say about Reuben? his firstborn and sign of his strength, but he is unstable as water and won;t excel because of his adultery with Bilhah
What did Jacob say about Simeon and Levi? they were partners in anger and cruelty; therefore, they would be scattered in the new land
What did Jacob say about Judah? his tribe would become the leaders; the scepter would not depart from Judah; Shiloh would come. This would be the royal tribe
What did Jacob say about Zebulon? his place would be by the sea near Sidon
What did Jacob say about Issachar? in exchange for rest and security, he became a band of workers
What did Jacob say about Dan? they would judge other Israelites
What did Jacob say about Gad? a troop would tramp on him but he would overcome
What did Jacob say about Asher? this tribe would be the breadbasket of Israel
What did Jacob say about Naphtali? uses beautiful words
What did Jacob say about Joseph? he is fruitful; he has overcome adversity from his brothers by the help of God; he will be greatly blessed
What did Jacob say about Benjamin? he takes from others
Where did Jacob tell his sons to bury him? in the cave of Machpelah Abraham had bought as a burial site
How long did it take to embalm Jacob? 40 days
How long did the Egyptians mourn his death? 70 days
What did Joseph’s brothers fear after Jacob died? they thought Joseph would feel free to avenge their treatment of him after Jacob died
What was Joseph’s attitude about how his brothers treated him? the wrong they intended against him was turned into a good result by God in order to save them and many others
What did Joseph have the Israelites promise to do when God takes them out of the land? he made them promise to take his body back to Canaan for burial when they return to Canaan
Saturday, January 17, 2009
January 18: Genesis 46-50: Jacob;s Family Moves to Egypt
What did God tell Jacob in a vision?
How many people in Jacob’s family went to Egypt?
What work did Joseph’s brother tell Pharaoh that they have done?
What land did Pharaoh give them?
How old was Jacob when he came to live in Egypt?
How did people pay for food after they spent all their money for food?
What did the Egyptians give Pharaoh in exchange for food the next year?
What portion did Joseph charge the people and portion did they keep from their annual crops?
What favor did Jacob ask of Joseph soon before he died?
What did Jacob say about Ephraim and Manasseh?
Why did Jacob cross his arms to put his hands on Joseph’s sons?
What did Jacob say about Reuben?
What did Jacob say about Simeon and Levi?
What did Jacob say about Judah?
What did Jacob say about Zebulon?
What did Jacob say about Issachar?
What did Jacob say about Dan?
What did Jacob say about Gad?
What did Jacob say about Asher?
What did Jacob say about Naphtali?
What did Jacob say about Joseph?
What did Jacob say about Benjamin?
Where did Jacob tell his sons to bury him?
How long did it take to embalm Jacob?
How long did the Egyptians mourn his death?
What did Joseph’s brothers fear after Jacob died?
What was Joseph’s attitude about how his brothers treated him?
What did Joseph have the Israelites promise to do when God takes them out of the land?
How many people in Jacob’s family went to Egypt?
What work did Joseph’s brother tell Pharaoh that they have done?
What land did Pharaoh give them?
How old was Jacob when he came to live in Egypt?
How did people pay for food after they spent all their money for food?
What did the Egyptians give Pharaoh in exchange for food the next year?
What portion did Joseph charge the people and portion did they keep from their annual crops?
What favor did Jacob ask of Joseph soon before he died?
What did Jacob say about Ephraim and Manasseh?
Why did Jacob cross his arms to put his hands on Joseph’s sons?
What did Jacob say about Reuben?
What did Jacob say about Simeon and Levi?
What did Jacob say about Judah?
What did Jacob say about Zebulon?
What did Jacob say about Issachar?
What did Jacob say about Dan?
What did Jacob say about Gad?
What did Jacob say about Asher?
What did Jacob say about Naphtali?
What did Jacob say about Joseph?
What did Jacob say about Benjamin?
Where did Jacob tell his sons to bury him?
How long did it take to embalm Jacob?
How long did the Egyptians mourn his death?
What did Joseph’s brothers fear after Jacob died?
What was Joseph’s attitude about how his brothers treated him?
What did Joseph have the Israelites promise to do when God takes them out of the land?
Answers to January 17 Questions
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Which of Jacob‘s sons did not go to Egypt for food? Benjamin
Did Joseph recognize his brothers? yes
Did they recognize him? no
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being? spies
What did Joseph have done with the brothers? He locked them up
For how long? Three days
What condition did Joseph make to make them prove they were telling the truth? Not to return to Egypt without their youngest brother
For what sin did the brothers believe they were being punished by God? For what they had done to Joseph
What did Joseph find out about Reuben when the brothers talked among themselves? He learned that Reuben didn’t want them to treat him badly
Who was kept in prison while the others brothers returned with the grain? Simeon
What did they think when they found their money in the grain? They thought that God was punishing them
Was Jacob willing to let Benjamin go to Egypt as Joseph requested? no
Who offered his own sons as a guarantee that he would keep Benjamin safe? Reuben
Who else took responsibility for Benjamin when they had to go to Egypt again? Judah
What did Jacob send in addition to the money for the grain? Money for the previous grain, plus gifts of balm, spices, honey, myrrh, almonds, and pistachios
Why were the brothers afraid when they were invited to Joseph’s house for dinner? They thought Joseph would make slaves of them all because of the money returned in their sacks of grain during the first trip
Why did Joseph weep? Because he saw his brother Benjamin
What was unusual about the dinner arrangements? The brothers were seated in order of age
What did Joseph have his servant put in Benjamin’s sack? His silver cup
What did Joseph’s brothers accept as punishment if any of them were guilty of theft? Death for the thief and slavery for the rest of them
Who explained to Joseph why Benjamin could not be allowed to remain with Joseph? Judah
What was Joseph’s reaction? He couldn’t contain his emotions anymore
What was the first reaction Joseph’s brothers had when Joseph revealed to them who he was? They were so afraid that they couldn’t answer him
In 45:5, Joseph tells his brothers how not to feel. Grieved or angry with themselves
How did Joseph view the bad thing his brothers did to him? It was God’s will to send Joseph to Egypt, put him in a position of great authority to save their lives (and many others)
What did Joseph tell his brothers to do? Go tell Jacob he is alive and for the whole family to move to Egypt
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph’s family? He gave them the land of Goshen, plus provided for the journey to Egypt
What last advice did Joseph give his brothers as they were leaving? Do not quarrel on the way
Did Jacob believe that Joseph was alive? Not at first
What convinced him? Hearing everything Joseph told them to tell him and seeing all the carts loaded with the things from Egypt
Which of Jacob‘s sons did not go to Egypt for food? Benjamin
Did Joseph recognize his brothers? yes
Did they recognize him? no
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being? spies
What did Joseph have done with the brothers? He locked them up
For how long? Three days
What condition did Joseph make to make them prove they were telling the truth? Not to return to Egypt without their youngest brother
For what sin did the brothers believe they were being punished by God? For what they had done to Joseph
What did Joseph find out about Reuben when the brothers talked among themselves? He learned that Reuben didn’t want them to treat him badly
Who was kept in prison while the others brothers returned with the grain? Simeon
What did they think when they found their money in the grain? They thought that God was punishing them
Was Jacob willing to let Benjamin go to Egypt as Joseph requested? no
Who offered his own sons as a guarantee that he would keep Benjamin safe? Reuben
Who else took responsibility for Benjamin when they had to go to Egypt again? Judah
What did Jacob send in addition to the money for the grain? Money for the previous grain, plus gifts of balm, spices, honey, myrrh, almonds, and pistachios
Why were the brothers afraid when they were invited to Joseph’s house for dinner? They thought Joseph would make slaves of them all because of the money returned in their sacks of grain during the first trip
Why did Joseph weep? Because he saw his brother Benjamin
What was unusual about the dinner arrangements? The brothers were seated in order of age
What did Joseph have his servant put in Benjamin’s sack? His silver cup
What did Joseph’s brothers accept as punishment if any of them were guilty of theft? Death for the thief and slavery for the rest of them
Who explained to Joseph why Benjamin could not be allowed to remain with Joseph? Judah
What was Joseph’s reaction? He couldn’t contain his emotions anymore
What was the first reaction Joseph’s brothers had when Joseph revealed to them who he was? They were so afraid that they couldn’t answer him
In 45:5, Joseph tells his brothers how not to feel. Grieved or angry with themselves
How did Joseph view the bad thing his brothers did to him? It was God’s will to send Joseph to Egypt, put him in a position of great authority to save their lives (and many others)
What did Joseph tell his brothers to do? Go tell Jacob he is alive and for the whole family to move to Egypt
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph’s family? He gave them the land of Goshen, plus provided for the journey to Egypt
What last advice did Joseph give his brothers as they were leaving? Do not quarrel on the way
Did Jacob believe that Joseph was alive? Not at first
What convinced him? Hearing everything Joseph told them to tell him and seeing all the carts loaded with the things from Egypt
Friday, January 16, 2009
January 17: Genesis 42-45
Which of Jacob‘s sons did not go to Egypt for food?
Did Joseph recognize his brothers? Did they recognize him?
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being?
What did Joseph have done with the brothers? For how long?
What condition did Joseph make to make them prove they were telling the truth?
For what sin did the brothers believe they were being punished by God?
What did Joseph find out about Reuben when the brothers talked among themselves?
Who was kept in prison while the others brothers returned with the grain?
What did they think when they found their money in the grain?
Was Jacob willing to let Benjamin go to Egypt as Joseph requested?
Who offered his own sons as a guarantee that he would keep Benjamin safe?
Who else took responsibility for Benjamin when they had to go to Egypt again?
What did Jacob send in addition to the money for the grain?
Why were the brothers afraid when they were invited to Joseph’s house for dinner?
Why did Joseph weep?
What was unusual about the dinner arrangements?
What did Joseph have his servant put in Benjamin’s sack?
What did Joseph’s brothers accept as punishment if any of them were guilty of theft?
Who explained to Joseph why Benjamin could not be allowed to remain with Joseph?
What was Joseph’s reaction?
What was the first reaction Joseph’s brothers had when Joseph revealed to them who he was?
In 45:5, Joseph tells his brothers how not to feel.
How did Joseph view the bad thing his brothers did to him?
What did Joseph tell his brothers to do?
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph’s family?
What last advice did Joseph give his brothers as they were leaving?
Did Jacob believe that Joseph was alive?
What convinced him?
Did Joseph recognize his brothers? Did they recognize him?
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being?
What did Joseph have done with the brothers? For how long?
What condition did Joseph make to make them prove they were telling the truth?
For what sin did the brothers believe they were being punished by God?
What did Joseph find out about Reuben when the brothers talked among themselves?
Who was kept in prison while the others brothers returned with the grain?
What did they think when they found their money in the grain?
Was Jacob willing to let Benjamin go to Egypt as Joseph requested?
Who offered his own sons as a guarantee that he would keep Benjamin safe?
Who else took responsibility for Benjamin when they had to go to Egypt again?
What did Jacob send in addition to the money for the grain?
Why were the brothers afraid when they were invited to Joseph’s house for dinner?
Why did Joseph weep?
What was unusual about the dinner arrangements?
What did Joseph have his servant put in Benjamin’s sack?
What did Joseph’s brothers accept as punishment if any of them were guilty of theft?
Who explained to Joseph why Benjamin could not be allowed to remain with Joseph?
What was Joseph’s reaction?
What was the first reaction Joseph’s brothers had when Joseph revealed to them who he was?
In 45:5, Joseph tells his brothers how not to feel.
How did Joseph view the bad thing his brothers did to him?
What did Joseph tell his brothers to do?
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph’s family?
What last advice did Joseph give his brothers as they were leaving?
Did Jacob believe that Joseph was alive?
What convinced him?
Answers to January 16 Questions
What two men were put into the royal prison with Joseph? The royal baker and cupbearer for Pharaoh
What happened to both men on the same evening? They each had a dream
Who did Joseph say has the power to interpret dreams? God
What was the cupbearer’s dream? A vine with three branches bore grapes which he squeezed to make juice and served it to the king
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days he would be restored to his job as cupbearer
What favor did Joseph ask of the cupbearer? To remember him when he returns to Pharaoh so he would get Joseph out of prison because he is innocent
What was the baker’s dream? He had three baskets on his head full of bread and baked goods, but birds were eating the food
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days the baker would be hung and the birds would eat his body
What happened to the two men? Exactly what Joseph foretold
What happened to Joseph? He remained in prison two more years because the cupbearer didn’t say anything to Pharaoh about Joseph
What two dreams did Pharaoh have? 7 fat, healthy cows are swallowed up by 7 gaunt cows; 7 full grains grew on a stalk, and then 7 thin, bad heads of grain sprouted and swallowed up the good heads of grain
Who could not interpret his dreams? All Pharaoh’s wise men
Who told Pharaoh that there is someone who could interpret his dreams? The cupbearer finally remembered his experience with Joseph interpreting his dream correctly
What was the meaning of the two dreams? 7 years of prosperity and plenty would be followed by 7 years of famine
Why did Pharaoh have two dreams about the same thing? God is firm about bring it to pass soon
What did Joseph advise Pharaoh to do to prepare for the famine in the future? to save 20% during the 7 good years and store it for the 7 years of famine
Who did Pharaoh select to oversee the government and why? Joseph because there was no one as wise as he
What did Pharaoh give Joseph as signs of his authority? His signet ring, fine robes, a chariot
What was Joseph’s Egyptian name? Zaphenath-Paneah
How old was Joseph when he became royal vizier? 30 years old
How did Egypt prepare for the famine? They saved lots of grain during the 7 years of plenty
What were Joseph’s sons named? Manasseh and Ephraim
Who came to Egypt because of the famine? People from countries all around went to Egypt for food
What happened to both men on the same evening? They each had a dream
Who did Joseph say has the power to interpret dreams? God
What was the cupbearer’s dream? A vine with three branches bore grapes which he squeezed to make juice and served it to the king
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days he would be restored to his job as cupbearer
What favor did Joseph ask of the cupbearer? To remember him when he returns to Pharaoh so he would get Joseph out of prison because he is innocent
What was the baker’s dream? He had three baskets on his head full of bread and baked goods, but birds were eating the food
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days the baker would be hung and the birds would eat his body
What happened to the two men? Exactly what Joseph foretold
What happened to Joseph? He remained in prison two more years because the cupbearer didn’t say anything to Pharaoh about Joseph
What two dreams did Pharaoh have? 7 fat, healthy cows are swallowed up by 7 gaunt cows; 7 full grains grew on a stalk, and then 7 thin, bad heads of grain sprouted and swallowed up the good heads of grain
Who could not interpret his dreams? All Pharaoh’s wise men
Who told Pharaoh that there is someone who could interpret his dreams? The cupbearer finally remembered his experience with Joseph interpreting his dream correctly
What was the meaning of the two dreams? 7 years of prosperity and plenty would be followed by 7 years of famine
Why did Pharaoh have two dreams about the same thing? God is firm about bring it to pass soon
What did Joseph advise Pharaoh to do to prepare for the famine in the future? to save 20% during the 7 good years and store it for the 7 years of famine
Who did Pharaoh select to oversee the government and why? Joseph because there was no one as wise as he
What did Pharaoh give Joseph as signs of his authority? His signet ring, fine robes, a chariot
What was Joseph’s Egyptian name? Zaphenath-Paneah
How old was Joseph when he became royal vizier? 30 years old
How did Egypt prepare for the famine? They saved lots of grain during the 7 years of plenty
What were Joseph’s sons named? Manasseh and Ephraim
Who came to Egypt because of the famine? People from countries all around went to Egypt for food
Thursday, January 15, 2009
January 16: Genesis 40-41 Joseph Goes From Prison to Palace
What two men were put into the royal prison with Joseph?
What happened to both men on the same evening?
Who did Joseph say has the power to interpret dreams?
What was the cupbearer’s dream?
What did Joseph say it meant?
What favor did Joseph ask of the cupbearer?
What was the baker’s dream?
What did Joseph say it meant?
What happened to the two men?
What happened to Joseph?
What two dreams did Pharaoh have?
Who could not interpret his dreams?
Who told Pharaoh that there is someone who could interpret his dreams?
What was the meaning of the two dreams?
Why did Pharaoh have two dreams about the same thing?
What did Joseph advise Pharaoh to do to prepare for the famine in the future?
Who did Pharaoh select to oversee the government and why?
What did Pharaoh give Joseph as signs of his authority?
What was Joseph’s Egyptian name?
How old was Joseph when he became royal vizier?
How did Egypt prepare for the famine?
What were Joseph’s sons named?
Who came to Egypt because of the famine?
What happened to both men on the same evening?
Who did Joseph say has the power to interpret dreams?
What was the cupbearer’s dream?
What did Joseph say it meant?
What favor did Joseph ask of the cupbearer?
What was the baker’s dream?
What did Joseph say it meant?
What happened to the two men?
What happened to Joseph?
What two dreams did Pharaoh have?
Who could not interpret his dreams?
Who told Pharaoh that there is someone who could interpret his dreams?
What was the meaning of the two dreams?
Why did Pharaoh have two dreams about the same thing?
What did Joseph advise Pharaoh to do to prepare for the famine in the future?
Who did Pharaoh select to oversee the government and why?
What did Pharaoh give Joseph as signs of his authority?
What was Joseph’s Egyptian name?
How old was Joseph when he became royal vizier?
How did Egypt prepare for the famine?
What were Joseph’s sons named?
Who came to Egypt because of the famine?
Answers to January 15 Questions
About whom did Joseph give a negative report to Jacob? Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher
What did Jacob give Joseph? A coat of many colors
The color was on the long sleeves, which also implied that Joseph's was Jacob's choice as the firstborn who would replace him as head of the family when he died
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate Joseph? Envy because of Jacob’s preferential treatment, Joseph’s dreams of authority over his brothers
What was the meaning of Joseph’s dreams? His brothers would bow down to him; his family would bow down to him
When Joseph found his brothers near Dothan, what did his brothers plan to do to him? They wanted to kill him
Who did not want Joseph to be killed? Reuben What did he suggest? Leaving him in the pit to die (with the intention of going back later to take him home
What did the brothers do to him? They tore off his special coat and put him in the pit
What did the brothers do while Joseph was in the well? They ate
Who suggested that they sell Joseph as a slave? Judah
Which brother was upset about Joseph being sold? Reuben
What convinced Joseph that Joseph was killed by a wild animal? Joseph’s coat covered in blood
Who was Judah’s wife? A daughter of a Canaanite man named Shua
Name Judah’s three sons. Er, Onan, and Shelah
Who was the wife of Judah’s oldest son? Tamar
Why did God kill Judah’s oldest son? He was a wicked man
Why did God kill Judah’s second son? He refused to fulfill his obligation to father children on behalf of his brother
Why did Judah not allow his third son to marry Tamar? He thought Shelah would also die if she married him
What sin or sins did Judah commit in this chapter? He broke his promise to Tamar, he committed fornication, he was going to hypocritically judge Tamar harshly for the same thing for which he was guilty
Why did Judah want to put Tamar to death? Because his daughter-in-law acted as a prostitute
Why did he not put her to death? Because he realized he was more guilty for the situation than she was
Who were the sons of Judah and Tamar? Perez and Zerah
Who became Joseph’s master in Egypt? Potiphar
What kind of work did Joseph do for his master? He was steward of his household
What temptation did Joseph have to endure repeatedly? Potiphar’s wife daily enticed Joseph to commit adultery with her
How did Joseph respond to this temptation? He mentioned that he was trusted with everything in the house, so he could not violate that trust, nor sin against God; he also fled on the last occasion
Of what was Joseph accused and what evidence was used against him? Potiphar’s wife accused Joseph of trying to rape her
What happened to Joseph because of this accusation? Potiphar became very angry and had Joseph thrown into the royal prison
How did God bless Joseph in his bad situation? He gave Joseph favor in the sight of the prison keeper
What contrast do you see between Judah and Joseph in these chapters? Judah deceived those of his own family, he committed fornication, and persuaded others to do wrong
Joseph was faithful in all his dealings, he refused to yield to sexual temptation, he tried to persuade others to do right
What did Jacob give Joseph? A coat of many colors
The color was on the long sleeves, which also implied that Joseph's was Jacob's choice as the firstborn who would replace him as head of the family when he died
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate Joseph? Envy because of Jacob’s preferential treatment, Joseph’s dreams of authority over his brothers
What was the meaning of Joseph’s dreams? His brothers would bow down to him; his family would bow down to him
When Joseph found his brothers near Dothan, what did his brothers plan to do to him? They wanted to kill him
Who did not want Joseph to be killed? Reuben What did he suggest? Leaving him in the pit to die (with the intention of going back later to take him home
What did the brothers do to him? They tore off his special coat and put him in the pit
What did the brothers do while Joseph was in the well? They ate
Who suggested that they sell Joseph as a slave? Judah
Which brother was upset about Joseph being sold? Reuben
What convinced Joseph that Joseph was killed by a wild animal? Joseph’s coat covered in blood
Who was Judah’s wife? A daughter of a Canaanite man named Shua
Name Judah’s three sons. Er, Onan, and Shelah
Who was the wife of Judah’s oldest son? Tamar
Why did God kill Judah’s oldest son? He was a wicked man
Why did God kill Judah’s second son? He refused to fulfill his obligation to father children on behalf of his brother
Why did Judah not allow his third son to marry Tamar? He thought Shelah would also die if she married him
What sin or sins did Judah commit in this chapter? He broke his promise to Tamar, he committed fornication, he was going to hypocritically judge Tamar harshly for the same thing for which he was guilty
Why did Judah want to put Tamar to death? Because his daughter-in-law acted as a prostitute
Why did he not put her to death? Because he realized he was more guilty for the situation than she was
Who were the sons of Judah and Tamar? Perez and Zerah
Who became Joseph’s master in Egypt? Potiphar
What kind of work did Joseph do for his master? He was steward of his household
What temptation did Joseph have to endure repeatedly? Potiphar’s wife daily enticed Joseph to commit adultery with her
How did Joseph respond to this temptation? He mentioned that he was trusted with everything in the house, so he could not violate that trust, nor sin against God; he also fled on the last occasion
Of what was Joseph accused and what evidence was used against him? Potiphar’s wife accused Joseph of trying to rape her
What happened to Joseph because of this accusation? Potiphar became very angry and had Joseph thrown into the royal prison
How did God bless Joseph in his bad situation? He gave Joseph favor in the sight of the prison keeper
What contrast do you see between Judah and Joseph in these chapters? Judah deceived those of his own family, he committed fornication, and persuaded others to do wrong
Joseph was faithful in all his dealings, he refused to yield to sexual temptation, he tried to persuade others to do right
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 15: Genesis 37-39 Jacob's Sons Sell Joseph
About whom did Joseph give an negative report to Jacob?
What did Jacob give Joseph?
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate Joseph?
What was the meaning of Joseph’s dreams?
When Joseph found his brothers near Dothan, what did his brothers plan to do to him?
Who did not want Joseph to be killed? What did he suggest?
What did the brothers do to him?
What did the brothers do while Joseph was in the well?
Whose suggested that they sell Joseph as a slave?
Which brother was upset about Joseph being sold?
What convinced Joseph that Joseph was killed by a wild animal?
Who was Judah’s wife?
Name Judah’s three sons.
Who was the wife of Judah’s oldest son?
Why did God kill Judah’s oldest son?
Why did God kill Judah’s second son?
Why did Judah not allow his third son to marry Tamar?
What sin or sins did Judah commit in this chapter?
Why did Judah want to put Tamar to death?
Why did he not put her to death?
Who were the sons of Judah and Tamar?
Who became Joseph’s master in Egypt?
What kind of work did Joseph do for his master?
What temptation did Joseph have to endure repeatedly?
How did Joseph respond to this temptation?
Of what was Joseph accused and what evidence was used against him?
What happened to Joseph because of this accusation?
How did God bless Joseph in his bad situation?
What contrast do you see between Judah and Joseph in these chapters?
What did Jacob give Joseph?
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate Joseph?
What was the meaning of Joseph’s dreams?
When Joseph found his brothers near Dothan, what did his brothers plan to do to him?
Who did not want Joseph to be killed? What did he suggest?
What did the brothers do to him?
What did the brothers do while Joseph was in the well?
Whose suggested that they sell Joseph as a slave?
Which brother was upset about Joseph being sold?
What convinced Joseph that Joseph was killed by a wild animal?
Who was Judah’s wife?
Name Judah’s three sons.
Who was the wife of Judah’s oldest son?
Why did God kill Judah’s oldest son?
Why did God kill Judah’s second son?
Why did Judah not allow his third son to marry Tamar?
What sin or sins did Judah commit in this chapter?
Why did Judah want to put Tamar to death?
Why did he not put her to death?
Who were the sons of Judah and Tamar?
Who became Joseph’s master in Egypt?
What kind of work did Joseph do for his master?
What temptation did Joseph have to endure repeatedly?
How did Joseph respond to this temptation?
Of what was Joseph accused and what evidence was used against him?
What happened to Joseph because of this accusation?
How did God bless Joseph in his bad situation?
What contrast do you see between Judah and Joseph in these chapters?
Answers to January 14 Questions
Who is Dinah? The daughter of Jacob and Leah.
Who loved her? Shecem, the son of Hamor (a Hivite)
Who was angry about Dinah’s sexual encounter? Her brothers the sons of Jacob
What did Hamor suggest to Jacob and his family? That they intermarry between their families
What condition did the sons of Jacob put on this arrangement? The males needed to be circumcised
Who killed all the men of Shechem? Levi and Simeon
What was Jacob’s reaction? Jacob was extremely upset with them because he was afraid that the other Canaanites would have a negative opinion about him and his family.
Where did God tell Jacob to go? Bethel
What did they bury at the large tree at Shechem? The idols Rachel had stolen when they left Laban
Who was born when Rachel died? Benjamin
Where did she die? On the road between Bethel and Bethlehem
What is chapter 36 about? The genealogy of Esau
Who loved her? Shecem, the son of Hamor (a Hivite)
Who was angry about Dinah’s sexual encounter? Her brothers the sons of Jacob
What did Hamor suggest to Jacob and his family? That they intermarry between their families
What condition did the sons of Jacob put on this arrangement? The males needed to be circumcised
Who killed all the men of Shechem? Levi and Simeon
What was Jacob’s reaction? Jacob was extremely upset with them because he was afraid that the other Canaanites would have a negative opinion about him and his family.
Where did God tell Jacob to go? Bethel
What did they bury at the large tree at Shechem? The idols Rachel had stolen when they left Laban
Who was born when Rachel died? Benjamin
Where did she die? On the road between Bethel and Bethlehem
What is chapter 36 about? The genealogy of Esau
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Answers to January 13 Questions
How many times had Laban tried to cheat Jacob? Ten times
Who told Jacob how to breed the flocks for prosperity? The Lord told Jacob how to breed the animals for better offspring
What did Rachel steal when Jacob and his wives decided to leave? Laban’s idols
What did God warn Laban not to do? Not to speak good or bad to Jacob
How did Rachel hide the things she stole? She sat on them and said she could not get up when Laban searched the tent
For what did Laban and Jacob make a pile of stones? As a witness between them that one would not go past that point to harm the other and God is witness between them
What did they call the place? Jacob called it “Galeed: and Laban called it “Jegar Sahadutha
What message did Jacob send to Esau by his servants? That Esau’s servant Jacob stayed at Laban’s until then, and he is sending these gifts to find favor in his sight
What was their answer when they returned? Esau is coming to meet Jacob and he has an army of 400 men
How many servants did Jacob send ahead of him and what did they take to give Esau? Five servants, one by one, brought: 220 goats, 220 sheep, 60 camels, 50 cattle, 30 donkeys
With whom did Jacob fight that night? “a man” (v.24) “God” (v.28)
What was Jacob’s name changed to? Israel
How was Jacob injured during the fight? His hamstring
Why were Rachel and Joseph put in the back of the group before Jacob met Esau? Jacob wanted keep them farthest from danger
How did Esau meet Jacob? He ran to Jacob, embraced and kissed him; he also wept along with Jacob
How did Jacob feel about Esau’s greeting? Jacob is happy that Esau greeted him so lovingly
Did Jacob trust Esau? Please explain. He did not want Esau to leave men to guide them to Esay’s place, and they went elsewhere to settle, so Jacob did not want to be with Esau.
Who told Jacob how to breed the flocks for prosperity? The Lord told Jacob how to breed the animals for better offspring
What did Rachel steal when Jacob and his wives decided to leave? Laban’s idols
What did God warn Laban not to do? Not to speak good or bad to Jacob
How did Rachel hide the things she stole? She sat on them and said she could not get up when Laban searched the tent
For what did Laban and Jacob make a pile of stones? As a witness between them that one would not go past that point to harm the other and God is witness between them
What did they call the place? Jacob called it “Galeed: and Laban called it “Jegar Sahadutha
What message did Jacob send to Esau by his servants? That Esau’s servant Jacob stayed at Laban’s until then, and he is sending these gifts to find favor in his sight
What was their answer when they returned? Esau is coming to meet Jacob and he has an army of 400 men
How many servants did Jacob send ahead of him and what did they take to give Esau? Five servants, one by one, brought: 220 goats, 220 sheep, 60 camels, 50 cattle, 30 donkeys
With whom did Jacob fight that night? “a man” (v.24) “God” (v.28)
What was Jacob’s name changed to? Israel
How was Jacob injured during the fight? His hamstring
Why were Rachel and Joseph put in the back of the group before Jacob met Esau? Jacob wanted keep them farthest from danger
How did Esau meet Jacob? He ran to Jacob, embraced and kissed him; he also wept along with Jacob
How did Jacob feel about Esau’s greeting? Jacob is happy that Esau greeted him so lovingly
Did Jacob trust Esau? Please explain. He did not want Esau to leave men to guide them to Esay’s place, and they went elsewhere to settle, so Jacob did not want to be with Esau.
January 14: Genesis 34-36 Jacob Fulfills His Vow to God
Who is Dinah?
Who loved her?
Who was angry about Dinah’s sexual encounter?
What did Hamor suggest to Jacob and his family?
What condition did the sons of Jacob put on this arrangement?
Who killed all the men of Shechem?
What was Jacob’s reaction?
Where did God tell Jacob to go?
What did they bury at the large tree at Shechem?
Who was bron when Rachel died?
Where did she die?
What is chapter 36 about?
Who loved her?
Who was angry about Dinah’s sexual encounter?
What did Hamor suggest to Jacob and his family?
What condition did the sons of Jacob put on this arrangement?
Who killed all the men of Shechem?
What was Jacob’s reaction?
Where did God tell Jacob to go?
What did they bury at the large tree at Shechem?
Who was bron when Rachel died?
Where did she die?
What is chapter 36 about?
Monday, January 12, 2009
January 13: Genesis 31-33 Jacob Returns to Canaan
How many times had Laban tried to cheat Jacob?
Who told Jacob how to breed the flocks for prosperity?
What did Rachel steal when Jacob and his wives decided to leave?
What did God warn Laban not to do?
How did Rachel hide the things she stole?
For what did Laban and Jacob make a pile of stones?
What did they call the place?
What message did Jaob send to Esau by his servants?
What was their answer when they returned?
How many servants did Jacob send ahead of him and what did they take to give Esau?
With whom did Jacob fight that night?
What was Jacob’s name changed to?
How was Jacob injured during the firght?
Why were Rachel and Joseph put in the back of the group before Jacob met Esau?
How did Esau meet Jacob?
How did Jacob feel about Esau’s greeting?
Did Jacob trust Esau? Please explain.
Who told Jacob how to breed the flocks for prosperity?
What did Rachel steal when Jacob and his wives decided to leave?
What did God warn Laban not to do?
How did Rachel hide the things she stole?
For what did Laban and Jacob make a pile of stones?
What did they call the place?
What message did Jaob send to Esau by his servants?
What was their answer when they returned?
How many servants did Jacob send ahead of him and what did they take to give Esau?
With whom did Jacob fight that night?
What was Jacob’s name changed to?
How was Jacob injured during the firght?
Why were Rachel and Joseph put in the back of the group before Jacob met Esau?
How did Esau meet Jacob?
How did Jacob feel about Esau’s greeting?
Did Jacob trust Esau? Please explain.
Answers to January 12 Questions
Who did Jacob help at the well? Rachel
What wages did Jacob agree to work for Laban? Seven years of labor for Rachel
What happened after the seven years ended? Laban gave Leah to Jacob instead of Rachel
When did Jacob marry Rachel? Seven days later
How long did Jacob work for Rachel and Leah? 14 years total
List the births of Jacob’s children in order
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Dinah, Joseph
What did Jacob receive for payment to continue working for Laban? The speckled sheep and goats out of Laban’s herd
Why did Laban want Jacob to continue working for him? Because he knew the Lord blessed Jacob’s work and he wanted to keep profiting from it
How did Jacob arrange to acquire larger flocks from his part? By breeding the better animals among his own flocks and herds
What wages did Jacob agree to work for Laban? Seven years of labor for Rachel
What happened after the seven years ended? Laban gave Leah to Jacob instead of Rachel
When did Jacob marry Rachel? Seven days later
How long did Jacob work for Rachel and Leah? 14 years total
List the births of Jacob’s children in order
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Dinah, Joseph
What did Jacob receive for payment to continue working for Laban? The speckled sheep and goats out of Laban’s herd
Why did Laban want Jacob to continue working for him? Because he knew the Lord blessed Jacob’s work and he wanted to keep profiting from it
How did Jacob arrange to acquire larger flocks from his part? By breeding the better animals among his own flocks and herds
Sunday, January 11, 2009
January 12: Genesis 29-30: God Blesses Jacob
Who did Jacob help at the well?
What wages did Jacob agree to work for Laban?
What happened after the seven years ended?
When did Jacob marry Rachel?
How long did Jacob work for Rachel and Leah?
List the births of Jacob’s children in order
What did Jacob receive for payment to continue working for Laban?
Why did Laban want Jacob to continue working for him?
How did Jacob arrange to acquire larger flocks from his part?
What wages did Jacob agree to work for Laban?
What happened after the seven years ended?
When did Jacob marry Rachel?
How long did Jacob work for Rachel and Leah?
List the births of Jacob’s children in order
What did Jacob receive for payment to continue working for Laban?
Why did Laban want Jacob to continue working for him?
How did Jacob arrange to acquire larger flocks from his part?
Answers for January 11 Questions
Why did God tell Isaac not to go to Egypt? He wanted Isaac to stay in the land which He promised to give to Abraham’s descendants
What mistake did Isaac make (like his father Abraham)? He lied about his relationship with Rebekah as Abraham lied about Sarah
Why did the Philistines fill in the wells Abraham had dug? They were envious of the increased wealth of Isaac
How did Isaac react? He reopened the wells
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Esek? He moved to another well his father had dug
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Sitnah? He moved to another place
What happened after Isaac dug a well at Rehoboth? He remained there and named the well Rehoboth because God gave him room
Who were a source of grief for Isaac and Rebekah? Esau’s Hittite wives
What did Isaac ask Esau to do? Go and hunt some game for him to eat
What did he promise to give Esau before he died? His blessing
Who overheard the plan and made her own plan to deceive Isaac? Rebekah did
How did Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac? She prepared food just like Isaac wanted wild game to taste and covered Jacob to feel like Esau (Isaac could not see anymore)
What prophecy did Isaac make concerning Esau? The nation from him would serve the nation from Jacob, but would break free at some point in the future.
This was fulfilled by David conquering Edom (2 Samuel 8:14). Edom rebelled against Judah’s control in the time of Jehoram (2 Kings 8:20).
What did Esau plan to do because Jacob deceived Isaac? Kill Jacob
How did Rebekah circumvent Esau’s intentions? By getting Isaac to send Jacob to Padan Aram to get a wife from her family
Why did Rebekah tell Isaac that she lost the will to live? Because of Esau’s wives and to convince Isaac to send Jacob to her family (far away) to get a wife
Why did Isaac send Jacob to Padan Aram? To get a wife
Why did Esau marry two daughters of Ishmael? He realized that his Hittite wives were an irritation to his parents and told Jacob to go to Rebekah's family for a wife. He was trying to please Isaac, probably with the hope of getting the blessing to Jacob undone and given to him
What did Jacob see in his dream? a ladder from heaven to earth with angels going up and down on it.
This is fulfilled by Jesus (John 1:51).
What promise did Jacob make and with what condition? Jacob would accept the Lord as his God and give 105 of everything if God would keep him safe, provide food and clothing, and let him return to his father in safety
Where did he make this promise? at Bethel
What mistake did Isaac make (like his father Abraham)? He lied about his relationship with Rebekah as Abraham lied about Sarah
Why did the Philistines fill in the wells Abraham had dug? They were envious of the increased wealth of Isaac
How did Isaac react? He reopened the wells
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Esek? He moved to another well his father had dug
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Sitnah? He moved to another place
What happened after Isaac dug a well at Rehoboth? He remained there and named the well Rehoboth because God gave him room
Who were a source of grief for Isaac and Rebekah? Esau’s Hittite wives
What did Isaac ask Esau to do? Go and hunt some game for him to eat
What did he promise to give Esau before he died? His blessing
Who overheard the plan and made her own plan to deceive Isaac? Rebekah did
How did Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac? She prepared food just like Isaac wanted wild game to taste and covered Jacob to feel like Esau (Isaac could not see anymore)
What prophecy did Isaac make concerning Esau? The nation from him would serve the nation from Jacob, but would break free at some point in the future.
This was fulfilled by David conquering Edom (2 Samuel 8:14). Edom rebelled against Judah’s control in the time of Jehoram (2 Kings 8:20).
What did Esau plan to do because Jacob deceived Isaac? Kill Jacob
How did Rebekah circumvent Esau’s intentions? By getting Isaac to send Jacob to Padan Aram to get a wife from her family
Why did Rebekah tell Isaac that she lost the will to live? Because of Esau’s wives and to convince Isaac to send Jacob to her family (far away) to get a wife
Why did Isaac send Jacob to Padan Aram? To get a wife
Why did Esau marry two daughters of Ishmael? He realized that his Hittite wives were an irritation to his parents and told Jacob to go to Rebekah's family for a wife. He was trying to please Isaac, probably with the hope of getting the blessing to Jacob undone and given to him
What did Jacob see in his dream? a ladder from heaven to earth with angels going up and down on it.
This is fulfilled by Jesus (John 1:51).
What promise did Jacob make and with what condition? Jacob would accept the Lord as his God and give 105 of everything if God would keep him safe, provide food and clothing, and let him return to his father in safety
Where did he make this promise? at Bethel
Saturday, January 10, 2009
January 11: Genesis 26-28 Jacob the Supplanter
Why did God tell Isaac not to go to Egypt?
What mistake did Isaac make (like his father Abraham)?
Why did the Philistines fill in the wells Abraham had dug?
How did Isaac react?
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Esek?
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Sitnah?
What happened after Isaac dug a well at Rehoboth?
Who were a source of grief for Isaac and Rebekah?
What did Isaac ask Esau to do?
What did he promise to give Esau before he died?
Who overheard the plan and made her own plan to deceive Isaac?
How did Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac?
What prophecy did Isaac make concerning Esau?
What did Esau plan to do because Jacob deceived Isaac?
How did Rebekah circumvent Esau’s intentions?
Why did Rebekah tell Isaac that she lost the will to live?
Why did Isaac send Jacob to Padan Aram?
Why did Esau marry two daughters of Ishmael?
What did Jacob see in his dream?
What promise did Jacob make and with what condition?
Where did he make this promise?
What mistake did Isaac make (like his father Abraham)?
Why did the Philistines fill in the wells Abraham had dug?
How did Isaac react?
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Esek?
What did Isaac do after the men of Gerar claimed the well Isaac dug at Sitnah?
What happened after Isaac dug a well at Rehoboth?
Who were a source of grief for Isaac and Rebekah?
What did Isaac ask Esau to do?
What did he promise to give Esau before he died?
Who overheard the plan and made her own plan to deceive Isaac?
How did Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac?
What prophecy did Isaac make concerning Esau?
What did Esau plan to do because Jacob deceived Isaac?
How did Rebekah circumvent Esau’s intentions?
Why did Rebekah tell Isaac that she lost the will to live?
Why did Isaac send Jacob to Padan Aram?
Why did Esau marry two daughters of Ishmael?
What did Jacob see in his dream?
What promise did Jacob make and with what condition?
Where did he make this promise?
Answers to January 10 Questions
Whom did Abraham send to get a wife for Isaac? His oldest, most trusted servant
Where did he send him? To the land his family lived (northern Mesopotamia)
What did he take with him? Ten camels
For what kind of woman did the servant pray? The one that would also offer to water his camels after asking her for a drink for himself
Who came while he was still praying? Rebekah, the daughter of Nahor
Why did the servant give thanks to the Lord? He was convinced that the Lord was answering his prayer
What did the servant do before he would eat with Rebekah’s family? He wanted to finish his errand after explaining everything to them
Were Laban and Bethuel willing to give Rebekah to Isaac for a wife? yes
How long did Rebekah’s mother and brother want to keep her before she left? At least ten days
How soon did Abraham’s servant want to leave? The next morning
Whose opinion did Rebekah respect more? The servant’s
What did Rebekah put on immediately before she met Isaac? A veil
How was Isaac comforted? By getting married to Rebekah
Who was Abraham’s second wife? Keturah
Who buried Abraham when he died? Isaac and Ishmael
Who inherited everything from Abraham? Isaac
What kind of relationship did Ishmael’s descendants have with everyone in their area (16:12)? He would dwell in their presence but there would be hostility
Who were born to Isaac and Rebekah? Jacob and Esau
Who knew how their future would be? Rebekah
Who was Isaac’s favorite? Esau
Who was Rebekah’s favorite? Jacob
What did Esau sell and for what price? He sold his birthright for a bowl of stew
Where did he send him? To the land his family lived (northern Mesopotamia)
What did he take with him? Ten camels
For what kind of woman did the servant pray? The one that would also offer to water his camels after asking her for a drink for himself
Who came while he was still praying? Rebekah, the daughter of Nahor
Why did the servant give thanks to the Lord? He was convinced that the Lord was answering his prayer
What did the servant do before he would eat with Rebekah’s family? He wanted to finish his errand after explaining everything to them
Were Laban and Bethuel willing to give Rebekah to Isaac for a wife? yes
How long did Rebekah’s mother and brother want to keep her before she left? At least ten days
How soon did Abraham’s servant want to leave? The next morning
Whose opinion did Rebekah respect more? The servant’s
What did Rebekah put on immediately before she met Isaac? A veil
How was Isaac comforted? By getting married to Rebekah
Who was Abraham’s second wife? Keturah
Who buried Abraham when he died? Isaac and Ishmael
Who inherited everything from Abraham? Isaac
What kind of relationship did Ishmael’s descendants have with everyone in their area (16:12)? He would dwell in their presence but there would be hostility
Who were born to Isaac and Rebekah? Jacob and Esau
Who knew how their future would be? Rebekah
Who was Isaac’s favorite? Esau
Who was Rebekah’s favorite? Jacob
What did Esau sell and for what price? He sold his birthright for a bowl of stew
Friday, January 9, 2009
January 10: Genesis 24-25 Isaac, The Heir of Promise
Whom did Abraham send to get a wife for Isaac?
Where did he send him?
What did he take with him?
For what kind of woman did the servant pray?
Who came while he was still praying?
Why did the servant give thanks to the Lord?
What did the servant do before he would eat with Rebekah’s family?
Were Laban and Bethuel willing to give Rebekah to Isaac for a wife?
How long did Rebekah’s mother and brother want to keep her before she left?
How soon did Abraham’s servant want to leave?
Whose opinion did Rebekah respect more?
What did Rebekah put on immediately before she met Isaac?
How was Isaac comforted?
Who was Abraham’s second wife?
Who buried Abraham when he died?
Who inherited everything from Abraham?
What kind of relationship did Ishmael’s descendants have with everyone in their area (25:18)?
Who were born to Isaac and Rebekah?
Who knew how their future would be?
Who was Isaac’s favorite? Who was Rebekah’s favorite?
What did Esau sell and for what price?
Where did he send him?
What did he take with him?
For what kind of woman did the servant pray?
Who came while he was still praying?
Why did the servant give thanks to the Lord?
What did the servant do before he would eat with Rebekah’s family?
Were Laban and Bethuel willing to give Rebekah to Isaac for a wife?
How long did Rebekah’s mother and brother want to keep her before she left?
How soon did Abraham’s servant want to leave?
Whose opinion did Rebekah respect more?
What did Rebekah put on immediately before she met Isaac?
How was Isaac comforted?
Who was Abraham’s second wife?
Who buried Abraham when he died?
Who inherited everything from Abraham?
What kind of relationship did Ishmael’s descendants have with everyone in their area (25:18)?
Who were born to Isaac and Rebekah?
Who knew how their future would be?
Who was Isaac’s favorite? Who was Rebekah’s favorite?
What did Esau sell and for what price?
Answers to January 9 Questions
How does God describe Isaac in verse 2? His only son, his son that he loves See John 3:16
When did Abraham begin the journey? Early the next morning
How many days did they travel? Three days
Another element in the story that relates to the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews 11:19 says that Abraham received Isaac from the dead in a figurative sense. When God said to offer Isaac, Abraham considered Isaac as good as dead. That was the subjective sense in which Isaac was dead. Abraham had every intention of putting Isaac to death, but understood that God had the power to raise him from the dead. When Isaac is spared, he was considered alive again. This was three days later, just as Jesus was literally raised from the dead on the third day.
Does Abraham’s statement to the servants (verse 5) imply that Abraham has faith? Yes, he said WE will return after worshiping God
Who carried the wood for the sacrifice? Isaac
Jesus carried His cross until He could carry it no farther en route to His crucifixion.
How did Abraham answer Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God will provide for Himself a lamb”
What did the Lord provide? A ram caught in the thicket
God provided Jesus as a sin offering in our place just as God offered a ram in the place of Isaac. John said Jesus is the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
What promise did God make to Abraham after his sacrifice? Through his seed all nations would be blessed.
This is fulfilled in Jesus, not Israel (Galatians 3:16-19, 26-29)
How many years did Sarah live? 127
Why did Abraham want to buy some property at Hebron? To bury Sarah; he knew his descendants would inherit the land 400 years later. This was an act of faith on his part.
Did the owner (Ephron want to sell it? No, he offered to give it to Abraham
How much did Abraham pay? 400 shekels of silver
Who were witnesses of this transaction? The sons of Heth (Hittites)
When did Abraham begin the journey? Early the next morning
How many days did they travel? Three days
Another element in the story that relates to the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews 11:19 says that Abraham received Isaac from the dead in a figurative sense. When God said to offer Isaac, Abraham considered Isaac as good as dead. That was the subjective sense in which Isaac was dead. Abraham had every intention of putting Isaac to death, but understood that God had the power to raise him from the dead. When Isaac is spared, he was considered alive again. This was three days later, just as Jesus was literally raised from the dead on the third day.
Does Abraham’s statement to the servants (verse 5) imply that Abraham has faith? Yes, he said WE will return after worshiping God
Who carried the wood for the sacrifice? Isaac
Jesus carried His cross until He could carry it no farther en route to His crucifixion.
How did Abraham answer Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God will provide for Himself a lamb”
What did the Lord provide? A ram caught in the thicket
God provided Jesus as a sin offering in our place just as God offered a ram in the place of Isaac. John said Jesus is the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
What promise did God make to Abraham after his sacrifice? Through his seed all nations would be blessed.
This is fulfilled in Jesus, not Israel (Galatians 3:16-19, 26-29)
How many years did Sarah live? 127
Why did Abraham want to buy some property at Hebron? To bury Sarah; he knew his descendants would inherit the land 400 years later. This was an act of faith on his part.
Did the owner (Ephron want to sell it? No, he offered to give it to Abraham
How much did Abraham pay? 400 shekels of silver
Who were witnesses of this transaction? The sons of Heth (Hittites)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
January 9: Genesis 22-23 The Faith of Abraham
How does God describe Isaac in verse 2?
When did Abraham begin the journey?
How many days did they travel?
Does Abraham’s statement to the servants (verse 5) imply that Abraham has faith?
Who carried the wood for the sacrifice?
How did Abraham answer Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
What did the Lord provide?
What promise did God make to Abraham after his sacrifice?
How many years did Sarah live?
Why did Abraham want to buy some property at Hebron?
Did the owner (Ephron) want to sell it?
How much did Abraham pay?
Who were witnesses of this transaction?
When did Abraham begin the journey?
How many days did they travel?
Does Abraham’s statement to the servants (verse 5) imply that Abraham has faith?
Who carried the wood for the sacrifice?
How did Abraham answer Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
What did the Lord provide?
What promise did God make to Abraham after his sacrifice?
How many years did Sarah live?
Why did Abraham want to buy some property at Hebron?
Did the owner (Ephron) want to sell it?
How much did Abraham pay?
Who were witnesses of this transaction?
Answers to January 8 Questions
What did God tell Abimelech in a dream? That he is a dead man because he took a married woman
For what reason did God not permit Abimelech to have sinned? Because of the integrity of his heart; he wouldn’t have taken her if he knew she was married
What did God tell Abimelech that Abraham is? A prophet
Why did Abraham and Sarah tell everyone that they are brother and sister? Abraham was afraid that people would kill him in order to take Sarah as a wife because she was beautiful
Why did Abraham pray for Abimelech and his household? So he could be healed and all the females of his domain could have children again
Who was born to Sarah? Isaac
What day was he circumcised? The eighth day
Why was Sarah angry with Hagar and Ishmael? Because Ishmael was making fun of Isaac at the celebration of his weaning
What did God tell Abraham to do with Hagar and Ishmael? Cast them out as Sarah told him
Where did Ishmael grow up? Where did Hagar find a wife for him? He grew up in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him in Egypt.
Who came with Abimelech to meet Abraham? The leader of his army (Phichol)
What did Abimelech ask Abraham to do? He asked him not to deal falsely with him.
Why did Abraham give Abimelech seven sheep? Abraham gave the lambs to Abimelech as a sign that he (Abraham) dug the well of Beersheba.
For what reason did God not permit Abimelech to have sinned? Because of the integrity of his heart; he wouldn’t have taken her if he knew she was married
What did God tell Abimelech that Abraham is? A prophet
Why did Abraham and Sarah tell everyone that they are brother and sister? Abraham was afraid that people would kill him in order to take Sarah as a wife because she was beautiful
Why did Abraham pray for Abimelech and his household? So he could be healed and all the females of his domain could have children again
Who was born to Sarah? Isaac
What day was he circumcised? The eighth day
Why was Sarah angry with Hagar and Ishmael? Because Ishmael was making fun of Isaac at the celebration of his weaning
What did God tell Abraham to do with Hagar and Ishmael? Cast them out as Sarah told him
Where did Ishmael grow up? Where did Hagar find a wife for him? He grew up in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him in Egypt.
Who came with Abimelech to meet Abraham? The leader of his army (Phichol)
What did Abimelech ask Abraham to do? He asked him not to deal falsely with him.
Why did Abraham give Abimelech seven sheep? Abraham gave the lambs to Abimelech as a sign that he (Abraham) dug the well of Beersheba.
January 8: Genesis 20-21 The Birth of Isaac
What did God tell Abimelech in a dream?
For what reason did God not permit Abimelech to have sinned?
What did God tell Abimelech that Abraham is?
Why did Abraham and Sarah tell everyone that they are brother and sister?
Why did Abraham pray for Abimelech and his household?
Who was born to Sarah?
What day was he circumcised?
Why was Sarah angry with Hagar and Ishmael?
What did God tell Abraham to do with Hagar and Ishmael?
Where did Ishmael grow up? Where did Hagar find a wife for him?
Who came with Abimelech to meet Abraham?
What did Abimelech ask Abraham to do?
Why did Abraham give Abimelech seven sheep?
For what reason did God not permit Abimelech to have sinned?
What did God tell Abimelech that Abraham is?
Why did Abraham and Sarah tell everyone that they are brother and sister?
Why did Abraham pray for Abimelech and his household?
Who was born to Sarah?
What day was he circumcised?
Why was Sarah angry with Hagar and Ishmael?
What did God tell Abraham to do with Hagar and Ishmael?
Where did Ishmael grow up? Where did Hagar find a wife for him?
Who came with Abimelech to meet Abraham?
What did Abimelech ask Abraham to do?
Why did Abraham give Abimelech seven sheep?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Answers to January 7 Questions
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How many persons came to the oaks at Mamre? Three
Who were they? The three men were angels of God
What did Abraham do for them? He offered refreshment by water to wash their feet and food for them
What good news did they announce for Abraham and Sarah? That Sarah would give birth to a son one year from then
Who left for Sodom and who remained to talk to Abraham? Two angels went to Sodom. The Lord remained to speak with Abraham.
Why did He tell Abraham what was going to happen to Sodom? Because Abraham would be a great nation and teach his children and following generation to do God’s will
What was the condition by which Sodom could escape destruction? If there were ten righteous people there, God would not destroy it
When two angels entered Sodom, what did Lot insist strongly? That they stay t his house and not on the street
Where was Lot when he met them? At the gates of the city
Why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house? They wanted sexual relations with Lot’s guests
What did the Sodomites try to do after the angels struck them blind? They wearied themselves still looking for the door
How many people did the angels offer to help escape from Sodom? Six
How many fled Sodom? Four
Why did Lot’s wife become a pillar of salt? She looked back
How did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? With fire and brimstone from the sky
What sin did the daughters of Lot commit? Incest with their father Lot
How did they succeed in getting Lot’s cooperation in this sin? They got him drunk with wine
What were the names of their sons? Moab (father of the Moabites) and Ben-Ammi (father of he Ammonites)
How many persons came to the oaks at Mamre? Three
Who were they? The three men were angels of God
What did Abraham do for them? He offered refreshment by water to wash their feet and food for them
What good news did they announce for Abraham and Sarah? That Sarah would give birth to a son one year from then
Who left for Sodom and who remained to talk to Abraham? Two angels went to Sodom. The Lord remained to speak with Abraham.
Why did He tell Abraham what was going to happen to Sodom? Because Abraham would be a great nation and teach his children and following generation to do God’s will
What was the condition by which Sodom could escape destruction? If there were ten righteous people there, God would not destroy it
When two angels entered Sodom, what did Lot insist strongly? That they stay t his house and not on the street
Where was Lot when he met them? At the gates of the city
Why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house? They wanted sexual relations with Lot’s guests
What did the Sodomites try to do after the angels struck them blind? They wearied themselves still looking for the door
How many people did the angels offer to help escape from Sodom? Six
How many fled Sodom? Four
Why did Lot’s wife become a pillar of salt? She looked back
How did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? With fire and brimstone from the sky
What sin did the daughters of Lot commit? Incest with their father Lot
How did they succeed in getting Lot’s cooperation in this sin? They got him drunk with wine
What were the names of their sons? Moab (father of the Moabites) and Ben-Ammi (father of he Ammonites)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
January 7: Genesis 18-19 The Promise of Isaac
How many persons came to the oaks at Mamre?
Who were they?
What did Abraham do for them?
What good news did they announce for Abraham and Sarah?
Who left for Sodom and who remained to talk to Abraham?
Why did He tell Abraham what was going to happen to Sodom?
What was the condition by which Sodom could escape destruction?
When two angels entered Sodom, what did Lot insist strongly?
Where was Lot when he met them?
Why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house?
What did the Sodomites try to do after the angels struck them blind?
How many people did the angels offer to help escape from Sodom?
How many fled Sodom?
Why did Lot’s wife become a pillar of salt?
How did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
What sin did the daughters of Lot commit?
How did they succeed in getting Lot’s cooperation in this sin?
What were the names of their sons?
Who were they?
What did Abraham do for them?
What good news did they announce for Abraham and Sarah?
Who left for Sodom and who remained to talk to Abraham?
Why did He tell Abraham what was going to happen to Sodom?
What was the condition by which Sodom could escape destruction?
When two angels entered Sodom, what did Lot insist strongly?
Where was Lot when he met them?
Why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house?
What did the Sodomites try to do after the angels struck them blind?
How many people did the angels offer to help escape from Sodom?
How many fled Sodom?
Why did Lot’s wife become a pillar of salt?
How did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
What sin did the daughters of Lot commit?
How did they succeed in getting Lot’s cooperation in this sin?
What were the names of their sons?
Answers to January 6 Questions
What did God promise Abram? That he would have a son and his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky
What was Abram’s reaction to God‘s promise? He believed God
Why did Abram’s family not receive the Promised Land in his lifetime? The iniquity of the Amorite was not yet full
Who passed between the pieces of the sacrifice? The Lord did
Whose idea was it for Abram to have a child through Hagar? Sarai’s
How did Hagar’s attitude change after this? She felt like an equal and began disregarding Sarai’s orders
Whom did Sarai blame for these domestic problems? Abraham
To whom did Hagar give birth? Ishmael
How did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names and why? From Abram (“exalted father”) to Abraham (“father of many”) and Sarai (“my princess”) to Sarah (“princess” in general)
What sign of the covenant did God command of Abraham? All males to be circumcised
What day was this to be done? The eighth day
How old were Abraham and Ishmael when they were circumcised? Abraham was 99 and Ishmael was 13
What was Abram’s reaction to God‘s promise? He believed God
Why did Abram’s family not receive the Promised Land in his lifetime? The iniquity of the Amorite was not yet full
Who passed between the pieces of the sacrifice? The Lord did
Whose idea was it for Abram to have a child through Hagar? Sarai’s
How did Hagar’s attitude change after this? She felt like an equal and began disregarding Sarai’s orders
Whom did Sarai blame for these domestic problems? Abraham
To whom did Hagar give birth? Ishmael
How did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names and why? From Abram (“exalted father”) to Abraham (“father of many”) and Sarai (“my princess”) to Sarah (“princess” in general)
What sign of the covenant did God command of Abraham? All males to be circumcised
What day was this to be done? The eighth day
How old were Abraham and Ishmael when they were circumcised? Abraham was 99 and Ishmael was 13
Monday, January 5, 2009
January 6: Genesis 15-17 The Covenant with Abraham
What did God promise Abram?
What was Abram’s reaction to God‘s promise?
Why did Abram’s family not receive the promised land in his lifetime?
Who passed between the pieces of the sacrifice
Whose idea was it for Abram to have a child through Hagar?
How did Hagar’s attitude change after this?
Whom did Sarai blame for these domestic problems?
To whom did Hagar give birth?
How did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names and why?
What sign of the covenant did God command of Abraham?
What day was this to be done?
How old were Abraham and Ishmael when they were circumcised?
What was Abram’s reaction to God‘s promise?
Why did Abram’s family not receive the promised land in his lifetime?
Who passed between the pieces of the sacrifice
Whose idea was it for Abram to have a child through Hagar?
How did Hagar’s attitude change after this?
Whom did Sarai blame for these domestic problems?
To whom did Hagar give birth?
How did God change Abram’s and Sarai’s names and why?
What sign of the covenant did God command of Abraham?
What day was this to be done?
How old were Abraham and Ishmael when they were circumcised?
Answers to January 5 Questions
List three things God promised Abram.
1. a land that He would show him
2. to make a great nation of him
3. in him all the families of the earth would be blessed
Where did Abram go when he left Haran? Canaan
Who went with him? His wife Sarai and his nephew Lot
Where did Abram go when there was a famine? Egypt
What lie did Abram and Sarai use when they traveled? That they were brother and sister
Why did Pharaoh give Abram many gifts? As the bride-price because he intended to marry Sarai
Why did the Egyptians suffer many plagues? God punished them for Pharaoh’s mistake
Why did Abram and Lot separate? There was not enough room for their flocks and herds, and their herdsmen were disputing over this problem
What land did Lot choose? The Valley of Siddim near Sodom
What did God promise Abram? The land of Canaan
Why did Abram gather an army together? To rescue Lot who was taken captive along with other residents of Sodom by the kings of Mesopotamia and Persia
Who met with Abram after his victory? Melchizedek
What did he bring to Abram? Bread and wine
What did he say to Abram? He blessed Abram of God Most High and blessed God who helped Abram to triumph
What did Abram do then? He gave Melchizedek 10% of the spoils from battle
What did the king of Sodom offer Abram? All the spoils he acquired from the four kings who acquired it from the residents of Sodom
Why did Abram refuse his offer? He didn’t want people to think the king of Sodom made him rich, and he didn’t want the king of Sodom to think or boast to others that he made Abram rich
1. a land that He would show him
2. to make a great nation of him
3. in him all the families of the earth would be blessed
Where did Abram go when he left Haran? Canaan
Who went with him? His wife Sarai and his nephew Lot
Where did Abram go when there was a famine? Egypt
What lie did Abram and Sarai use when they traveled? That they were brother and sister
Why did Pharaoh give Abram many gifts? As the bride-price because he intended to marry Sarai
Why did the Egyptians suffer many plagues? God punished them for Pharaoh’s mistake
Why did Abram and Lot separate? There was not enough room for their flocks and herds, and their herdsmen were disputing over this problem
What land did Lot choose? The Valley of Siddim near Sodom
What did God promise Abram? The land of Canaan
Why did Abram gather an army together? To rescue Lot who was taken captive along with other residents of Sodom by the kings of Mesopotamia and Persia
Who met with Abram after his victory? Melchizedek
What did he bring to Abram? Bread and wine
What did he say to Abram? He blessed Abram of God Most High and blessed God who helped Abram to triumph
What did Abram do then? He gave Melchizedek 10% of the spoils from battle
What did the king of Sodom offer Abram? All the spoils he acquired from the four kings who acquired it from the residents of Sodom
Why did Abram refuse his offer? He didn’t want people to think the king of Sodom made him rich, and he didn’t want the king of Sodom to think or boast to others that he made Abram rich
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January 5: Genesis 12-14 The Call of Abraham
List three things God promised Abram.
1.
2.
3.
Where did Abram go when he left Haran?
Who went with him?
Where did Abram go when there was a famine?
What lie did Abram and Sarai use when they traveled?
Why did Pharoah give Abram many gifts?
Why did the Egyptians suffer many plagues?
Why did Abram and Lot separate?
What land did Lot choose?
What did God promise Abram?
Why did Abram gather an army together?
Who met with Abram after his victory?
What did he bring to Abram?
What did he say to Abram?
What did Abram do then?
What did the king of Sodom offer Abram?
Why did Abram refuse his offer?
1.
2.
3.
Where did Abram go when he left Haran?
Who went with him?
Where did Abram go when there was a famine?
What lie did Abram and Sarai use when they traveled?
Why did Pharoah give Abram many gifts?
Why did the Egyptians suffer many plagues?
Why did Abram and Lot separate?
What land did Lot choose?
What did God promise Abram?
Why did Abram gather an army together?
Who met with Abram after his victory?
What did he bring to Abram?
What did he say to Abram?
What did Abram do then?
What did the king of Sodom offer Abram?
Why did Abram refuse his offer?
Answers to January 4 Questions
Who are the sons of Noah? Shem, Ham, and Japheth
How many verses discuss the sons of Japheth? Four (2-5)
List any names of Japheth’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Ham? Fifteen (6-20)
List any names of Ham’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Shem? Eleven (21-31)
List any names that you recognize among Shem’s descendants.
Who is Nimrod and what did he do? The grandson of Ham, he was a mighty hunter and builder of Ninevah and Baylon
What happened in the days of Peleg? The earth was divided
Why did the people of Shinar want to build a tower reaching to heaven? To make a name for themselves
How did God interrupt their plan? He confused their speech so they could not communicate
List any names that you recognize in the genealogy of Shem.
How many verses discuss the sons of Japheth? Four (2-5)
List any names of Japheth’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Ham? Fifteen (6-20)
List any names of Ham’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Shem? Eleven (21-31)
List any names that you recognize among Shem’s descendants.
Who is Nimrod and what did he do? The grandson of Ham, he was a mighty hunter and builder of Ninevah and Baylon
What happened in the days of Peleg? The earth was divided
Why did the people of Shinar want to build a tower reaching to heaven? To make a name for themselves
How did God interrupt their plan? He confused their speech so they could not communicate
List any names that you recognize in the genealogy of Shem.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
January 4: Genesis 10-11 The Beginning of Nations
Who are the sons of Noah?
How many verses discuss the sons of Japheth?
List any names of Japheth’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Ham?
List any names of Ham’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Shem?
List any names that you recognize among Shem’s descendants.
Who is Nimrod and what did he do?
What happened in the days of Peleg?
Why did the people of Shinar want to build a tower reaching to heaven?
How did God interrupt their plan?
List any names that you recognize in the genealogy of Shem.
How many verses discuss the sons of Japheth?
List any names of Japheth’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Ham?
List any names of Ham’s descendants which you recognize.
How many verses discuss the descendants of Shem?
List any names that you recognize among Shem’s descendants.
Who is Nimrod and what did he do?
What happened in the days of Peleg?
Why did the people of Shinar want to build a tower reaching to heaven?
How did God interrupt their plan?
List any names that you recognize in the genealogy of Shem.
Answers to January 3 Questions
What did God plan to do within 120 years? Why? To put an end to man’s time on earth. Man thought only of evil continually and filled the earth with violence
Who found grace in the eyes of the Lord? Why? Noah, because he was righteous, blameless, and walked with God
List the specific instructions God gave concerning the ark:
Materials to use gopher wood and pitch
Dimensions 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, 30 cubits high
Number of floors three
Doors and windows one window and one door
Occupants two of each animal; seven of clean animals, his family (him, his wife, his three sons and their wives
Where did the water come from to flood the earth? From the waters above the firmament and the springs of the great deep were broken up
How long did they stay on the ark? One year and ten days (7:11 and 8:14)
What was the first thing they did when they exited the ark? They offered sacrifices
What was God’s reaction? God was pleased and promised not to destroy the world with water again
What did God permit for food? Every animal
What did God prohibit to be eaten? Blood. This prohibition is also in the new covenant
What sign did God make for the agreement he made with Noah? The rainbow
How did Noah sin later? He got drunk and exposed his nakedness
Who was cursed in connection with Noah’s sin? Canaan, because of his father Ham This curse obviously has Israel’s inheritance of the Promised Land in mind
Who found grace in the eyes of the Lord? Why? Noah, because he was righteous, blameless, and walked with God
List the specific instructions God gave concerning the ark:
Materials to use gopher wood and pitch
Dimensions 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, 30 cubits high
Number of floors three
Doors and windows one window and one door
Occupants two of each animal; seven of clean animals, his family (him, his wife, his three sons and their wives
Where did the water come from to flood the earth? From the waters above the firmament and the springs of the great deep were broken up
How long did they stay on the ark? One year and ten days (7:11 and 8:14)
What was the first thing they did when they exited the ark? They offered sacrifices
What was God’s reaction? God was pleased and promised not to destroy the world with water again
What did God permit for food? Every animal
What did God prohibit to be eaten? Blood. This prohibition is also in the new covenant
What sign did God make for the agreement he made with Noah? The rainbow
How did Noah sin later? He got drunk and exposed his nakedness
Who was cursed in connection with Noah’s sin? Canaan, because of his father Ham This curse obviously has Israel’s inheritance of the Promised Land in mind
January 3: Genesis 6-9 Noah and the Flood
What did God plan to do within 120 years? Why?
Who found grace in the eyes of the Lord? Why?
What specific instructions did God give concerning the ark?
Materials to use
Dimensions
Number of floors
Doors and windows
Occupants
Where did the water come from to flood the earth?
How long did they stay on the ark?
What was the first thing they did when they exited the ark?
What was God’s reaction?
What did God permit for food?
What did God prohibit to be eaten?
What sign did God make for the agreement he made with Noah?
How did Noah sin later?
Who was cursed in connection with Noah’s sin?
Who found grace in the eyes of the Lord? Why?
What specific instructions did God give concerning the ark?
Materials to use
Dimensions
Number of floors
Doors and windows
Occupants
Where did the water come from to flood the earth?
How long did they stay on the ark?
What was the first thing they did when they exited the ark?
What was God’s reaction?
What did God permit for food?
What did God prohibit to be eaten?
What sign did God make for the agreement he made with Noah?
How did Noah sin later?
Who was cursed in connection with Noah’s sin?
Friday, January 2, 2009
Answers to January 2 Questions
Who talked with Eve? The serpent
The serpent is Satan (Revelation 12:9)
What did Eve say that God told them was permitted? Eve said that fruit from all trees but one in the garden was permitted, but she did not say that it was God who said that
What did Eve say that God told them was not permitted? Not to eat nor to touch the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
Observe that Eve made the prohibition stricter than God actually did, and she didn’t give God the credit for saying what He permitted
Did the serpent say anything that was true? Yes, that their eyes would be opened if they ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
The devil’s lie that they would not die is mixed with the truth that their eyes would be opened. Deceit is much more effective if false doctrine has a lot of truth mixed in with it to make it sound scriptural.
Why did Eve eat the forbidden fruit?
1.the tree was good for food
2. it was pleasant to the eyes
3. it was able to make them wise
Genesis 2:9 says that all the fruit God made was pleasant to look at and good for food. The special appeal of the forbidden fruit is the appeal to man’s pride to have their eyes opened.
Why did Adam eat the forbidden fruit (see verse 17)? Because he listened to his wife
How did Adam and Eve feel after they sinned? Ashamed, fearful
Satan implicitly promises happiness and pleasure in his temptations, but the true fruit is shame, guilt, fear, and unhappiness, not to mention all the negative consequences and spiritual death.
What is the consequence for what the serpent did? He was cursed to crawl on his belly; eat dust; God put enmity between him and the woman and between her Seed and his seed; the seed of woman would crush the head of the serpent.
This is a prophecy of the great spiritual conflict. Jesus saw it coming and alluded to the seed of the serpent in John 8:44. The Jews should have caught on to the connection with Genesis 3:15. Jesus also spoke of it in John 12:31-33. The same three elements of Genesis 3:15 are in John 12:31-33: there will be conflict, Jesus would suffer, Satan would lose. Revelation 12:7-10 shows the fulfillment of this when Jesus died and triumphed over Satan’s spiritual forces of darkness.
What is the consequence for what the woman did? God multiplied her sorrow and conception; pain in childbearing
The rest of Genesis 3:16 is actually an assurance that, in spite of the pain in childbearing, the woman would still desire her husband. The husband’s leadership role is reinforced; it is not a consequence of her sin (1 Cor. 11:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:11-13
What is the consequence for what the man did? God cursed the ground to make it more difficult for the man to receive food from the ground; he would die physically
Who is the seed of woman? Jesus Christ
What kind of clothing did God make for Adam and Eve? Coats of animal skins
What kind of clothing had they made for themselves? Aprons of fig leaves
We should learn an obvious lesson about modest apparel here. Aprons are insufficient in covering what a bathing suit would cover. The material was also insufficient. God used a sufficiently thick material, and it was a “coat,” a knee-length garment.
There is a lot of spiritual symbolism here, too. Man’s attempt to cover himself after his sin is in vain. His sin is exposed by the voice (word) of God walking in the garden (Hebrews 4:12-13). God provides a covering that required the death of the innocent (how else do you get animal skins) in order to sufficiently cover the man. We cannot cover our own sins by excuse-making, self-justification, or other escapes from responsibility. God covers our sins with the blood of Christ when we obey the gospel in faith (Rom. 3:26), repentance (Acts 2:38), confession (Matthew 10:32-33), and baptism (Colossians 2:12-13).
Why did God expel Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden? So they could not eat of the tree of life and live forever
Before they sinned, they could have eaten of the tree of life. After they sinned, God’s justice would not allow them to eat to live forever.
What was Cain’s offering? Some fruit from the ground
What was Abel’s offering? The best of the firstborn of his flock
Why did God not look on Cain with favor? Because his offering was not acceptable
The worshiper and worship stand or fall together. Cain was rejected because his offering was rejected; Abel's offering was accepted, therefore he was accepted. God explained this to Cain. We cannot offer unacceptable worship and expect God to accept us. It's the other way around.
Why did Cain kill Abel? He was envious and angry
What was the consequence for Cain? He could not grow food anymore and would become a vagabond
Who replaced Abel? Seth
List some things the descendants of Cain invented. Nomad lifestyle, musical instruments, metallurgy, polygamy
In the genealogy in chapter 5, who is the only person God took? Enoch
Many people say, “God took him” when a loved one dies. It is ironic that the only person that God took was the person who did NOT die!
Why did God take him? He walked with God (by faith – Hebrews 11:5)
The serpent is Satan (Revelation 12:9)
What did Eve say that God told them was permitted? Eve said that fruit from all trees but one in the garden was permitted, but she did not say that it was God who said that
What did Eve say that God told them was not permitted? Not to eat nor to touch the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
Observe that Eve made the prohibition stricter than God actually did, and she didn’t give God the credit for saying what He permitted
Did the serpent say anything that was true? Yes, that their eyes would be opened if they ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
The devil’s lie that they would not die is mixed with the truth that their eyes would be opened. Deceit is much more effective if false doctrine has a lot of truth mixed in with it to make it sound scriptural.
Why did Eve eat the forbidden fruit?
1.the tree was good for food
2. it was pleasant to the eyes
3. it was able to make them wise
Genesis 2:9 says that all the fruit God made was pleasant to look at and good for food. The special appeal of the forbidden fruit is the appeal to man’s pride to have their eyes opened.
Why did Adam eat the forbidden fruit (see verse 17)? Because he listened to his wife
How did Adam and Eve feel after they sinned? Ashamed, fearful
Satan implicitly promises happiness and pleasure in his temptations, but the true fruit is shame, guilt, fear, and unhappiness, not to mention all the negative consequences and spiritual death.
What is the consequence for what the serpent did? He was cursed to crawl on his belly; eat dust; God put enmity between him and the woman and between her Seed and his seed; the seed of woman would crush the head of the serpent.
This is a prophecy of the great spiritual conflict. Jesus saw it coming and alluded to the seed of the serpent in John 8:44. The Jews should have caught on to the connection with Genesis 3:15. Jesus also spoke of it in John 12:31-33. The same three elements of Genesis 3:15 are in John 12:31-33: there will be conflict, Jesus would suffer, Satan would lose. Revelation 12:7-10 shows the fulfillment of this when Jesus died and triumphed over Satan’s spiritual forces of darkness.
What is the consequence for what the woman did? God multiplied her sorrow and conception; pain in childbearing
The rest of Genesis 3:16 is actually an assurance that, in spite of the pain in childbearing, the woman would still desire her husband. The husband’s leadership role is reinforced; it is not a consequence of her sin (1 Cor. 11:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:11-13
What is the consequence for what the man did? God cursed the ground to make it more difficult for the man to receive food from the ground; he would die physically
Who is the seed of woman? Jesus Christ
What kind of clothing did God make for Adam and Eve? Coats of animal skins
What kind of clothing had they made for themselves? Aprons of fig leaves
We should learn an obvious lesson about modest apparel here. Aprons are insufficient in covering what a bathing suit would cover. The material was also insufficient. God used a sufficiently thick material, and it was a “coat,” a knee-length garment.
There is a lot of spiritual symbolism here, too. Man’s attempt to cover himself after his sin is in vain. His sin is exposed by the voice (word) of God walking in the garden (Hebrews 4:12-13). God provides a covering that required the death of the innocent (how else do you get animal skins) in order to sufficiently cover the man. We cannot cover our own sins by excuse-making, self-justification, or other escapes from responsibility. God covers our sins with the blood of Christ when we obey the gospel in faith (Rom. 3:26), repentance (Acts 2:38), confession (Matthew 10:32-33), and baptism (Colossians 2:12-13).
Why did God expel Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden? So they could not eat of the tree of life and live forever
Before they sinned, they could have eaten of the tree of life. After they sinned, God’s justice would not allow them to eat to live forever.
What was Cain’s offering? Some fruit from the ground
What was Abel’s offering? The best of the firstborn of his flock
Why did God not look on Cain with favor? Because his offering was not acceptable
The worshiper and worship stand or fall together. Cain was rejected because his offering was rejected; Abel's offering was accepted, therefore he was accepted. God explained this to Cain. We cannot offer unacceptable worship and expect God to accept us. It's the other way around.
Why did Cain kill Abel? He was envious and angry
What was the consequence for Cain? He could not grow food anymore and would become a vagabond
Who replaced Abel? Seth
List some things the descendants of Cain invented. Nomad lifestyle, musical instruments, metallurgy, polygamy
In the genealogy in chapter 5, who is the only person God took? Enoch
Many people say, “God took him” when a loved one dies. It is ironic that the only person that God took was the person who did NOT die!
Why did God take him? He walked with God (by faith – Hebrews 11:5)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
January 2: Genesis 3-5 The Beginning of Sin and Death
Who talked with Eve?
What did Eve say that God told them was permitted?
What did Eve say that God told them was not permitted?
Did the snake say anything that was true?
Why did Eve eat the forbidden fruit?
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Why did Adam eat the forbidden fruit (see verse 17)?
How did Adam and Eve feel after they sinned?
What is the consequence for what the snake did?
What is the consequence for what the woman did?
What is the consequence for what the man did?
Who is the seed of woman?
What kind of clothing did God make for Adam and Eve?
What kind of clothing had they made for themselves?
Why did God expel Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden?
What was Cain's offering?
What was Abel's offering?
Why did God not look on Cain with favor?
Why did Cain kill Abel?
What was the consequence for Cain?
Who replaced Abel?
List some things the descendants of Cain invented.
In the genealogy in chapter 5, who is the only person God took?
Why did God take him?
Answers to January 1 Questions
List what God made on each day in chapter 1:
First day: light
Second day: the sky to separate water on the earth from water above the earth
Third day: the seas by separating the water from the land; vegetation
Fourth day: the lights for day (sun) and night (moon and stars) and for measuring time
Fifth day: birds and fish
Sixth day: beasts, creeping the things, and man
In whose image did God make man? God said, “Our image” in verse 26; verse 27 says In God’s image and in “His” image
What did God do on the seventh day? He rested or ceased from His work of creating
On what day did the events in chapter two, verses four through 25 occur? The sixth day
What responsibilities did the man have? To populate the earth; to subdue the earth and rule over it; to take care of the garden; not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Concerning the trees in the garden, what did God allow the man and what did he prohibit? He could eat from all the trees in the garden, including the tree of life; he was prohibited from eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
First day: light
Second day: the sky to separate water on the earth from water above the earth
Third day: the seas by separating the water from the land; vegetation
Fourth day: the lights for day (sun) and night (moon and stars) and for measuring time
Fifth day: birds and fish
Sixth day: beasts, creeping the things, and man
In whose image did God make man? God said, “Our image” in verse 26; verse 27 says In God’s image and in “His” image
What did God do on the seventh day? He rested or ceased from His work of creating
On what day did the events in chapter two, verses four through 25 occur? The sixth day
What responsibilities did the man have? To populate the earth; to subdue the earth and rule over it; to take care of the garden; not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Concerning the trees in the garden, what did God allow the man and what did he prohibit? He could eat from all the trees in the garden, including the tree of life; he was prohibited from eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
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