prominent ones: If you are a Christian, why would you appreciate the message of Genesis more than one who is not a believer? How is this book related to the ministry of Christ? In what ways is Genesis an important message for unbelievers? God referred to Himself as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exod 3:6,15) Why would He use such a title? In what ways is man distinct from animals? What are the implications of this, as related to man’s present life and his future destiny? What does Genesis teach about the sins of man? What kinds of sins stand out in the Genesis account? What are the practical applications of these teachings? How Romans 5:12 and Corinthians 15:21-22 interpret the account of man’s rst sin? What have you learned from Genesis about the following (cite specific examples): the omnipotence and omniscience of God the holiness of God the grace of God the sovereignty of God What traits of godly living are manifested in the stories of Genesis? Why you think Abraham was called the “friend” of God (2 Chron 20:7; Isa 41:8; James 2:23)? Why has God chosen frail and sinful men to be His channels of communication? 10 How was a person saved during the patriarchal era? (Cf Gen 15:6 and Rom 4:15.) 11 What sacri ces and altars you recall studying in Genesis? Are sacri ces and altars part of Christian living? If so, what kind? (E.g., Rom 12:1.) 12 Divine electing grace, one of the Bible’s great mysteries, is prominent in Genesis Read Ephesians 1:4-6 Then consider these examples: Of Adam’s sons, Cain drops out, and Seth is taken; of Noah’s sons, Ham and Japheth drop out, and Shem is taken; of Terah’s sons, Nahor and Haran drop out, and Abram is taken; of Abraham’s sons, Ishmael drops out, and Isaac is taken; of Isaac’s sons, Esau drops out, and Jacob is taken; and of Jacob’s ... interpret the account of man’s rst sin? What have you learned from Genesis about the following (cite specific examples): the omnipotence and omniscience of God the holiness of God the grace of God the. .. God the grace of God the sovereignty of God What traits of godly living are manifested in the stories of Genesis? Why you think Abraham was called the “friend” of God (2 Chron 20:7; Isa 41:8; James... altars part of Christian living? If so, what kind? (E.g., Rom 12:1.) 12 Divine electing grace, one of the Bible’s great mysteries, is prominent in Genesis Read Ephesians 1:4-6 Then consider these examples: