The Story chs. 1-5 Questions

After reading the assigned chapters from The Story, answer each of the following questions. Your responses should consist of multiple sentences that fully answer the question.

In what ways was life described in Genesis 1-2 different from life as we know it today?

Why did God create humans in his own image? What does this mean? 

Abraham left his homeland and family to follow God. What did God say his reward would be? 

What does Joseph’s statement, “You intended to harm me but God intended it for good” tell you about God?

In what ways was Moses qualified to lead the people? In what ways did he feel he was not qualified?

What can you learn about the character of God from the story of the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery?

What does the story of the giving of these new commands tell you about the character of God?