Discipleship Series

03- In the Beginning God

Answer each question giving Scripture references and examples, stating how the question may be related to you
and your life personally.

1. In the beginning how important was the relationship between God and
man?
2. What caused that relationship to change?
3. What were the consequences of that cause & that broken relationship?
4. What were and are the consequences of man doing what he wants (doing
things his way) instead of doing things according to Gods instructions?
Give both historical and personal examples.
5. What is the Hebrew word for Gods instructions & directions?
6. Why did God say he gave instructions to man?
7. Is this good or evil from mans perspective?
8. How important is it to have a relationship with God according to His
instructions?
9. Can we have a proper relationship with God doing it our way? Give
reasons for your belief and examples if possible.

The Word (instructions) of the LORD came

to man
1. What is the first recorded incident and what were the circumstances?
2. To whom was it given and why?
3. Is this good or evil from the mans perspective?
4. From Gods perspective?
5. To whom were later instructions given and under what circumstances and
for what purpose(s) were thy given?
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6. Were these instructions good or evil from mans perspective?

7. From Gods

perspective?

Covenants were made between God and

man in Genesis 1-20
1. What covenants were made between God and man related in these
Scriptures?
2. What were the specific circumstances surrounding each one?
3. For what purpose(s) were these covenants given?
4.

Is there an underlying theme or purpose in all these covenants or is each

distinct unto itself?

God remembers (acts on) His covenant(s)

and calls out a people unto Himself
1. What were the circumstances surrounding this calling out?
2. What people were included in this group of called-out-ones?
3. What this group called?
4. What did Yahweh call His People to become and what was their initial
response? (Exodus 19:3-8)
5. What were the requirements for individuals wishing to become a part of this
group?
6. Has this changed and if it has, when?
7. How does the book of Ruth relate to this?
8. Relate the circumstances where YHVH (The Lord God of creation) initially
gave His instructions to these called-out ones.
9. What was their response to these instructions?