Further Study

Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

1. What are the names this lesson gives to the three main sections of Genesis? What does each section contain?
2. Describe the structure of the stories about Abraham’s life in Genesis 11:10–25:18. Include the basic units and arrangement of his life.
3. Why did Moses craft his literary portrait of Israel’s first patriarch in this way?
4. Describe the structure of Genesis 12:1-3. Why is this structure significant?
5. What four main themes of Abraham’s life are introduced in Genesis 12:1-3?
6. What are some similarities between the Israelites who lived in Moses’ day and modern Christians?

Application Questions

Application questions are intended for group discussions.

1. As Moses wrote about Abraham he drew attention to God’s grace. In what ways does your life’s story demonstrate God’s grace?
2. Abraham was required to show loyalty through obedience to God in many ways. What place does loyalty have in your understanding of God’s relationships with his people?
3. In what ways are you able to identify with Abraham? Which episode in Moses’ account seems closest to your own experience as a follower of Christ? How does Abraham’s story offer encouragement to you?
4. Why do you think Moses desired that the Israelites understand that their blessings had a purpose?
5. In what ways have you and your church community been a blessing to others?
6. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study?