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Q: What is the Book of Genesis?
A: It is the first book of the Bible and the Torah, detailing the creation of the world and the early history of humanity.
Adam and Eve -
Q: Who is traditionally believed to be the author of Genesis?
A: Moses. -
Q: What does the word “Genesis” mean?
A: It means “origin” or “beginning.” -
Q: How many chapters are in Genesis?
A: 50 chapters. -
Q: What are the two main parts of Genesis?
A: The Primeval History (Chapters 1–11) and the Patriarchal History (Chapters 12–50).
Creation and Early Humanity (Chapters 1–11)
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Q: What did God create on the first day?
A: Light. -
Q: Who were the first humans created?
A: Adam and Eve. -
Q: What was the Garden of Eden?
A: A paradise where Adam and Eve lived before the Fall. -
Q: What tree were Adam and Eve forbidden to eat from?
A: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. -
Q: Who tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
A: The serpent (Satan). -
Q: What was the consequence of Adam and Eve’s disobedience?
A: They were banished from Eden, and sin entered the world. -
Q: Who were Adam and Eve’s sons?
A: Cain, Abel, and Seth. -
Q: What sin did Cain commit?
A: He murdered his brother Abel. -
Q: Who was the oldest person recorded in Genesis?
A: Methuselah, who lived 969 years. -
Q: Why did God send the Great Flood?
A: Because of humanity’s great wickedness. -
Q: Who found favor with God before the flood?
A: Noah. -
Q: How many people were saved in the Ark?
A: Eight—Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives. -
Q: What sign did God give as a covenant after the flood?
A: A rainbow. -
Q: What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel?
A: People tried to build a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves. -
Q: What did God do at Babel?
A: He confused their language and scattered them.
Patriarchal History (Chapters 12–50)
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Q: Who is the first patriarch in Genesis?
A: Abraham (originally Abram). -
Q: What promise did God make to Abraham?
A: To make him a great nation and bless all nations through him. -
Q: Who was Abraham’s wife?
A: Sarah (originally Sarai). -
Q: Who was Abraham’s son with Hagar?
A: Ishmael. -
Q: Who was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah?
A: Isaac. -
Q: What test of faith did God give Abraham?
A: He asked him to sacrifice Isaac. -
Q: Did Abraham sacrifice Isaac?
A: No. God stopped him and provided a ram. -
Q: Who did Isaac marry?
A: Rebekah. -
Q: Who were Isaac’s sons?
A: Esau and Jacob. -
Q: How did Jacob get Esau’s birthright?
A: Esau sold it for a bowl of stew. -
Q: How did Jacob get Isaac’s blessing?
A: By deceiving his father with Rebekah’s help. -
Q: What was Jacob’s dream at Bethel?
A: A ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. -
Q: Who did Jacob marry?
A: Leah and Rachel (plus their maidservants Bilhah and Zilpah). -
Q: How many sons did Jacob have?
A: Twelve. -
Q: Who was Jacob’s favorite son?
A: Joseph. -
Q: What special gift did Joseph receive?
A: A coat of many colors. -
Q: Why did Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery?
A: They were jealous of him. -
Q: Where was Joseph taken as a slave?
A: Egypt. -
Q: What happened to Joseph in Potiphar’s house?
A: He was falsely accused and imprisoned. -
Q: How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?
A: By interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams. -
Q: What did Pharaoh’s dreams predict?
A: Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. -
Q: How did Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt?
A: To buy grain during the famine. -
Q: Did Joseph reveal his identity to his brothers immediately?
A: No, he tested them first. -
Q: What was Joseph’s famous statement to his brothers about their betrayal?
A: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” -
Q: Who moved to Egypt after Joseph’s invitation?
A: Jacob (Israel) and his family. -
Q: How many people from Jacob’s family came to Egypt?
A: Seventy. -
Q: What did Jacob bless before his death?
A: Each of his twelve sons. -
Q: What tribe did the Messiah come from, according to Jacob’s blessing?
A: The tribe of Judah. -
Q: Where was Jacob buried?
A: In the Cave of Machpelah in Canaan. -
Q: What were Joseph’s final words in Genesis?
A: He assured his brothers that God would bring them out of Egypt and asked that his bones be taken to the Promised Land.
Printable Study Cards Format
(Each question and answer is styled as a flashcard you can print or copy/paste into study apps like Anki or Quizlet.)
📘 Genesis Study Flashcards
Card 1
Q: What is the Book of Genesis?
A: It is the first book of the Bible, detailing the creation of the world and early human history.
Card 2
Q: Who is traditionally believed to be the author of Genesis?
A: Moses.
Card 3
Q: What does the word “Genesis” mean?
A: Origin or beginning.
Card 4
Q: How many chapters are in Genesis?
A: 50.
Card 5
Q: What are the two main parts of Genesis?
A: Primeval History (Ch. 1–11) and Patriarchal History (Ch. 12–50).
(You can format the next cards the same way. Here’s a compact list to finish quickly.)
Card 6
Q: What did God create on Day 1?
A: Light.
Card 7
Q: Who were the first humans?
A: Adam and Eve.
Card 8
Q: What was the Garden of Eden?
A: A paradise for Adam and Eve before the Fall.
Card 9
Q: What tree was forbidden?
A: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Card 10
Q: Who tempted Eve?
A: The serpent.
Card 11
Q: What was the consequence of the Fall?
A: Banishment from Eden and entrance of sin.
Card 12
Q: Who were Adam and Eve’s sons?
A: Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Card 13
Q: What sin did Cain commit?
A: Murdering Abel.
Card 14
Q: Who was the oldest man in Genesis?
A: Methuselah (969 years).
Card 15
Q: Why did God flood the earth?
A: Because of human wickedness.
Card 16
Q: Who was righteous before the flood?
A: Noah.
Card 17
Q: How many were saved in the Ark?
A: Eight people.
Card 18
Q: What was God’s post-flood sign?
A: A rainbow.
Card 19
Q: What was the Tower of Babel?
A: A human project to reach heaven and gain fame.
Card 20
Q: What did God do at Babel?
A: Confused their language and scattered them.
📙 Patriarchs (Ch. 12–50)
Card 21
Q: Who was the first patriarch?
A: Abraham.
Card 22
Q: What did God promise Abraham?
A: A great nation and blessings for all nations.
Card 23
Q: Who was Abraham’s wife?
A: Sarah.
Card 24
Q: Who was Abraham’s son with Hagar?
A: Ishmael.
Card 25
Q: Who was Abraham and Sarah’s son?
A: Isaac.
Card 26
Q: What test did God give Abraham?
A: Sacrifice Isaac.
Card 27
Q: Did Abraham sacrifice Isaac?
A: No—God provided a ram.
Card 28
Q: Who did Isaac marry?
A: Rebekah.
Card 29
Q: Who were Isaac’s sons?
A: Esau and Jacob.
Card 30
Q: How did Jacob get Esau’s birthright?
A: Esau sold it for stew.
Card 31
Q: How did Jacob get the blessing?
A: By deceiving Isaac with Rebekah’s help.
Card 32
Q: What did Jacob dream of at Bethel?
A: A ladder to heaven with angels.
Card 33
Q: Who did Jacob marry?
A: Leah, Rachel, and their maidservants.
Card 34
Q: How many sons did Jacob have?
A: Twelve.
Card 35
Q: Who was Jacob’s favorite son?
A: Joseph.
Card 36
Q: What gift did Joseph receive?
A: A coat of many colors.
Card 37
Q: Why did Joseph’s brothers sell him?
A: They were jealous.
Card 38
Q: Where was Joseph taken?
A: Egypt.
Card 39
Q: What happened in Potiphar’s house?
A: Joseph was falsely accused and jailed.
Card 40
Q: How did Joseph rise to power?
A: He interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams.
Card 41
Q: What did Pharaoh’s dreams predict?
A: 7 years of plenty, 7 years of famine.
Card 42
Q: Why did Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt?
A: To buy food during the famine.
Card 43
Q: Did Joseph reveal himself immediately?
A: No—he tested them.
Card 44
Q: What did Joseph say about their betrayal?
A: “You meant evil, but God meant it for good.”
Card 45
Q: Who moved to Egypt?
A: Jacob and his family.
Card 46
Q: How many of Jacob’s family moved?
A: 70.
Card 47
Q: What did Jacob do before dying?
A: Blessed his sons.
Card 48
Q: What tribe would the Messiah come from?
A: Judah.
Card 49
Q: Where was Jacob buried?
A: Cave of Machpelah.
Card 50
Q: What were Joseph’s final words?
A: God will bring you out of Egypt; take my bones.
