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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List the three specific promises God makes to Abram in the opening of Genesis | (1) To make him into a great nation, (2) to bless him and make his name great, and (3) to bless all the families of the earth through him. |
| When famine strikes the land, Abram moves his family to Egypt. Compare his "spiritual" courage in leaving Haran with his "practical" actions in Egypt regarding Sarai. What does this reveal about his character at this stage? | though bold enough to answer God's call, his fear in Egypt reveals an immature trust that prioritizes self-preservation over divine protection when faced with immediate danger. |
| In Genesis 13:3-4, Abram returns "to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had been earlier and where he had first built an altar." Why might Abram have returned to this spot? | Abram likely returned there to reconnect with God at the place he had first worshiped, making it a spiritual reset after his troubled time in Egypt. |
| After returning from Egypt with great wealth, conflict arises between Abram’s and Lot’s herders. Abram allows Lot to choose the land first. How does this act of "letting go" redefine Abram’s understanding of God’s promise? | Abram's choice to let Lot pick first shows he now trusts God's promise enough to release control. Instead of securing the best land for himself, he believes God will provide, so letting go becomes an act of deeper faith. |
| Contrast the land Lot chooses (the Jordan Plain) with the land Abram is left with. Based on the descriptions in the text, how does this choice serve as a foreshadowing of their respective futures? | Lot’s choice of the lush Jordan Plain offers immediate prosperity but leads to downfall, while Abram’s rugged land becomes the site of divine fulfillment. This contrast shows that outward appeal often masks danger, while trust yields blessing. |
| What does the name Melchizedek mean? | Melchizedek’s name comes from Hebrew words meaning **“king of righteousness,”** presenting him as a figure defined by justice and integrity. |
| Who is Melchizedek, and what two specific items does he bring to Abram after the battle to rescue Lot? | Melchizedek, the king-priest of Salem, uniquely combines royal and divine roles in Genesis 14. Meeting Abram after Lot’s rescue, he provides bread and wine, offering a blend of hospitality and priestly blessing that sets him apart. |
| What is a Christophany? | A **Christophany** is an appearance of Christ in the Old Testament before He was born, often showing up as a divine messenger or “angel of the Lord.” |
| Defend the interpretation of Melchizedek as either a Christophany or as a "Type" of Christ who foreshadows Jesus. | Melchizedek is seen as a Christophany or a type of Christ due to his unique king-priest role and lack of genealogy. As a "type," he foreshadows Jesus through his blessing, titles, and bread and wine, pointing to an eternal priesthood. |
| Abram accepts a blessing from Melchizedek but refuses any reward from the King of Sodom. Why is this distinction important for Abram’s reputation and his relationship with God? | By accepting Melchizedek’s blessing but refusing Sodom’s reward, Abram ensures his prosperity is credited to God alone. This distinction protects his integrity, avoids corrupt alliances, and proves his total dependence on divine provision. |
| In Genesis 15:1, "the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: 'Fear not, Abram, I am your shield;'" Why would this description of God have been significant to Abram at that particular time? | By rejecting local wealth and alliances after battle, Abram relied on God as his shield. This divine assurance proved that he didn’t need human protection or rewards; God alone would secure his safety and fulfill His promises. |
| In Genesis 15, Abram expresses doubt because he remains childless. God responds by showing him the stars. How does the use of this visual metaphor shift the "scale" of the covenant from a personal contract to a cosmic destiny? | By showing Abram the stars, God expands a small, personal worry into a cosmic destiny. The vast night sky shifts the promise from a single heir to an uncountable lineage, proving God’s plan is as infinite as the fabric of creation itself. |
| The "dreadful darkness" foreshadows the prophecy in the next four verses: Abram’s descendants will be enslaved and mistreated in a foreign land for 400 years. This revelation of future suffering tempers the glory of the divine promise. | The "dreadful darkness" mirrors God’s heavy revelation: Abram’s descendants will endure 400 years of slavery and oppression as foreigners. While the covenant remains certain, it will only be fulfilled through a long, painful history of suffering. |
| Describe the ritual of the "divided animals" in Genesis 15. In the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, what is significant about the fact that only the "smoking fire pot and flaming torch" (representing God) pass through the pieces? | God uniquely passes through the divided animals alone, taking the full oath upon Himself. By excluding Abram, God makes the covenant unconditional, guaranteeing the promise rests solely on His faithfulness rather than human performance. |
| Trace the theme of faith vs. fear through these four chapters. Identify one moment where Abram acts out of fear and one where he acts out of faith. | Abram’s journey vacillates between fear and faith. His deception in Egypt shows a reliance on self-preservation, while his belief in the promise of star-like descendants marks a pivotal trust that God counts as righteousness. |
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