The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide

B. Study Questions

1. To the unbelieving, the righteous lives of the faithful “were a continual ___________ upon their wicked __________.” (p. 72) SR-SG 23.2

2. Two classes of wicked appear to have cooperated in building the tower of Babel. What were their separate reasons for building it? Compare with page 67. (pp. 72, 73)
a.
b. SR-SG 23.3

3. What three things did God accomplish by confusing the tongues of the tower builders? (pp. 73, 74)
a.
b.
c. SR-SG 23.4

4. In what words are Abraham’s personality and character described? (p. 75)

SR-SG 23.5

5. The practice of _____________ in marriage brought serious home problems to both the ______________________ and the _____________. (p. 76) SR-SG 23.6

6. What two alternate plans for an heir did Abraham consider that were not approved by God? (p. 77)
a.
b. SR-SG 23.7

7. How do we know from this Bible story that God does not approve of polygamy? (p. 80)

SR-SG 24.1

8. Abraham didn't confide in _____________________ as he took Isaac from his home to be sacrificed, nor did he allow his ____________________ to accompany him to the sacrifice site. SR-SG 24.2

Why? (p. 81)

SR-SG 24.3

9. With what words did God probe deeply into Abraham’s heart as He requested him to sacrifice Isaac? (p. 81)

SR-SG 24.4

10. What was the “certain evidence” that Eliezer prayed for as he looked for a prospective wife for Isaac? (p. 85)

SR-SG 24.5

11. Which members of Rebekah’s family were consulted regarding her proposed marriage with Isaac? (p. 85)

SR-SG 24.6

12. “Isaac loved __________________ better than Jacob, because Esau provided him ________________________________.” (p. 87) SR-SG 24.7

13. “__________ was was the favorite son of his mother, because his _______________ was mild and better calculated to make his mother ________________.” (p. 87) SR-SG 25.1

14. What were two major home problems of Jacob? (pp. 87, 88)
a.
b. SR-SG 25.2

15. Compare Jacob’s plan to get the birthright with his mother’s plan. (pp. 87, 88)
a.
b. SR-SG 25.3

16. Did prosperity automatically come with receiving the birthright? Could one who had not received the birthright be blessed more than one who did receive it? (pp. 88, 89)
a.
b. SR-SG 25.4

17. What price did Rebekah pay for her deception in getting the birthright for Jacob? (p. 89)

SR-SG 25.5

18. Why couldn't Jacob love Leah? (p. 89)

SR-SG 25.6

19. Why did Jacob stay so long with Laban after Laban was proved dishonest? (p. 90)

SR-SG 26.1

20. Jacob worked for Laban _______ years, and Laban changed his wages _______ times. (p. 91) SR-SG 26.2