Genesis Chapters 1–4

Creation, Sovereignty, and the Foundations of Faith

Question 1 of 5

Creation by Divine Command

In Genesis 1:3, God brings light into existence by saying, "Let there be light." What core concept does creation by spoken word demonstrate?

"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."

— Genesis 1:3

Question 2 of 5

In Genesis 1:27, humanity is created in the image and likeness of God. What does this reveal about human identity and value?

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."

— Genesis 1:27

Question 3 of 5

Why did God rest on the seventh day in Genesis 2:2–3 after completing creation?

"By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work."

— Genesis 2:2

Question 4 of 5

In Genesis 3:1–6, the serpent questions God's command regarding the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. What was the central nature of the Fall?

"For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."

— Genesis 3:5

Question 5 of 5

In Genesis 4:4–5, why did the LORD look with favor on Abel’s offering, but not on Cain’s?

"The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor."

— Genesis 4:4–5

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