Story of the Bible Questions Only

The story of the Bible begins with __________

• just God

• just people

• the universe

• spirits

God creates the first man and woman

as reflections of him

and he gives them work to do:

1. 1. ________________

2. 2. ________________

• ruling the world as God's representatives

• using what God had created --to create even more wonderful things

• creating religion and religious activities

• reading the Bible and forgiving others

The first man and woman faced a choice

represented by a fruit tree:

1. partner with God

OR

2. 2.

• grab power for themselves

• partner with the rest of humanity

• not believe that God existed

• root for Duke

The choice facing the first man and woman centered around

• the question of Who determines what is good and what is evil?

• the question of What is the essence of good and what is the essence of evil?

• whether or not there really was a God

• whether or not they liked eating fruit that much

God warns that if they choose anarchy

and trust themselves instead of God,

• God will smite them

• it will kill them

  (that it's basically suicidal)

• they will be wise (and know what God knows)

• they will know a lot about trees

After the first man and woman encounter

a dark mysterious creature,

what do they begin to doubt? [CHOOSE 2]

• whether or not God had told them the truth

• whether or not they would be happier if they were free from God's rule

• whether or not God had really created them and the world

• whether or not God really ever said anything about not eating the fruit

• whether or not the mysterious creature was actually God

After the man and women join in the rebellion against God,

what are some ways they change? [choose 2]

• they become selfish & untrusting

• they become power-hungry and violent

• they become wise and empowered

• they become happy and content

What promise does God make?

• to send someone to rescue them from themselves

• to overlook their rebellion and pretend it didn't happen

• to let them do whatever they think will make them happy

• to create a religion that will let them earn forgiveness if they do enough good things

What does God promise Abraham and Sarah?

• to make their children and grandchildren into a great nation

• to bless them because they are good people who obey God

• to bless them because they have always trusted God

• to send them to another planet where there is no sin

What choice do Abraham and Sarah’s descendants make?

• the same as the first man and woman

• to love and obey God

• to obey God as long as he was clear about his rules

• to follow God most of the time