Old Testament Survey
SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
PART I
Genesis to Judges
Genesis 3- Creation Tarnished by Sin
1. How accurate was Eve’s understanding of God’s requirements?
Eve did not have an accurate understanding of God’s requirement for living in the garden. She didn’t know what God had said. She had some idea, but not the thorough understanding. As a result of not understanding (Gen 3:4-5), she began to doubt God’s word and reason for not wanting her to eat from the tree. She relied on her own judgment rather than God’s to determine what was truly good for her (Gen 3:5-6).
2. Trace the steps of temptation
In order to overcome temptation, we must know and understand God’s word, trust his judgment that it is the right decision for us. The steps of temptation are as follows:
(1) God’s word is misrepresented (Gen 3:1), (2) Satin will then deny the word (Gen 3:4),
(3) We questions God’s motive (Gen 3:5), (4) Go with what is desirable and sin (Gen 3:6).
3. How did Eve and Adam react when caught?
When Adam and Even you caught they were ashamed of what they’d done (Gen 3:7). They immediately realized that they were naked, they hid from God, because they were afraid (Gen 3:8-10). Adam then blamed Eve for his actions, he did not take responsibility for his action, or how he and Eve disobeyed God’s instructions. Eve blamed it on the serpent, stating that he tricked her. (Gen 3:13)
4. In what sense did the threatened punishment come true?
The threatened punishment came true as follows:
• Serpent – cursed to crawl on his belly – snakes continue to crawl on their belly as cursed many years ago. (Gen 3:14)
• Woman -The women and the serpent will be enemies. He will strike his heal but he will crush your head. (Gen 3:15)
• Woman - The Women shall bear children in intense pain and suffering. It’s called Labor!(Gen 3:16)
• Adam – God placed a curse on his soil. It will grow thorns and thistles.(Gen 3:17-18)
• Adam and Eve -
PART I
Genesis to Judges
Genesis 3- Creation Tarnished by Sin
1. How accurate was Eve’s understanding of God’s requirements?
Eve did not have an accurate understanding of God’s requirement for living in the garden. She didn’t know what God had said. She had some idea, but not the thorough understanding. As a result of not understanding (Gen 3:4-5), she began to doubt God’s word and reason for not wanting her to eat from the tree. She relied on her own judgment rather than God’s to determine what was truly good for her (Gen 3:5-6).
2. Trace the steps of temptation
In order to overcome temptation, we must know and understand God’s word, trust his judgment that it is the right decision for us. The steps of temptation are as follows:
(1) God’s word is misrepresented (Gen 3:1), (2) Satin will then deny the word (Gen 3:4),
(3) We questions God’s motive (Gen 3:5), (4) Go with what is desirable and sin (Gen 3:6).
3. How did Eve and Adam react when caught?
When Adam and Even you caught they were ashamed of what they’d done (Gen 3:7). They immediately realized that they were naked, they hid from God, because they were afraid (Gen 3:8-10). Adam then blamed Eve for his actions, he did not take responsibility for his action, or how he and Eve disobeyed God’s instructions. Eve blamed it on the serpent, stating that he tricked her. (Gen 3:13)
4. In what sense did the threatened punishment come true?
The threatened punishment came true as follows:
• Serpent – cursed to crawl on his belly – snakes continue to crawl on their belly as cursed many years ago. (Gen 3:14)
• Woman -The women and the serpent will be enemies. He will strike his heal but he will crush your head. (Gen 3:15)
• Woman - The Women shall bear children in intense pain and suffering. It’s called Labor!(Gen 3:16)
• Adam – God placed a curse on his soil. It will grow thorns and thistles.(Gen 3:17-18)
• Adam and Eve -