Da traten die Pharisäer und Sadduzäer zu ihm; die versuchten ihn und forderten, daß er sie ein Zeichen vom Himmel sehen ließe. 2 Aber er antwortete und sprach: Des Abends sprecht ihr: Es wird ein schöner Tag werden, denn der Himmel ist rot; 3 und des Morgens sprecht ihr: Es wird heute Ungewitter sein, denn […]

Surviving the Flood | A Bible Class on the Life of Noah Noah’s life provides a great example for the Christian life. In the New Testament, Noah is remembered quite fondly. Hebrews 11:7. Why did it take faith for Noah to build the ark? How can we have a faith like Noah’s? How did Noah […]

The First Criminal (Genesis 4:8-15) While we have two sins previously recorded (three if you count Adam and Eve separately), this is the first murder. As I read through this passage, there are several things I ponder: How did Adam and Eve learn of this murder? How did Adam and Eve react to one son […]

The Value of Work—Adam in the Garden (Genesis 2:15-17) God put man in the garden “to tend and keep it.” What does this say about the value of work? God values work. Proverbs 14:23. Ecclesiastes 9:10. Ephesians 4:28. 2 Thessalonians 3:12. What are some reasons why God might value work? What type of work do […]

The Two Become One—The Marriage of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:18-25) God said, “It is not good that man should be alone.” Why is it not good that man should be alone? God created man for community and fellowship. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Acts 2:44-47. Romans 1:11-12. God Himself is a social creature (Jn 17:5). God intended […]