Book of Genesis Quiz: Abraham, Father of Faith

Book of Genesis Quiz: Abraham, Father of Faith — Practice Questions

1. God's call to Abram in Genesis 12 contained both commands and promises. What were the three main promises God made?
2. Abram's faith was immediately tested when he arrived in Canaan. What happened with Sarai in Egypt that showed his weakness?
3. When conflict arose between Abram's and Lot's herdsmen over the land, what generous offer did Abram make to Lot?
4. In Genesis 14, Abram rescued Lot from a coalition of four kings. Afterward he met a mysterious priest-king who blessed him. Who was this figure, and what was significant about him?
5. In Genesis 15, God made a formal covenant with Abram using a strange ceremony. What was the ceremony, and what is its significance?
6. Sarai's plan to give Abram a son through her servant Hagar is introduced in chapter 16. What was the result, and how did it create conflict?
7. When Abram was 99 years old, God changed his name from Abram to Abraham. What does 'Abraham' mean, and what covenant sign did God institute at this time?
8. In Genesis 18, three visitors came to Abraham's tent. When they announced that Sarah would have a son within a year, what was Sarah's reaction?
9. Before destroying Sodom, God revealed his plan to Abraham. How did Abraham respond, and what does his response reveal?
10. How did Lot's wife die as the family fled Sodom?
11. God eventually fulfilled his promise and Sarah conceived. What did Abraham name the son born to Sarah, and why?
12. Genesis 22 records the greatest test of Abraham's faith — the Akedah (binding of Isaac). What did God command Abraham to do?
13. On the way to Moriah, Isaac asked where the lamb was for the burnt offering. What did Abraham answer?
14. What happened when Abraham raised his knife to slay Isaac on the altar?
15. What name did Abraham give to the place where this event occurred, and what does it mean?
16. Genesis 24 records Abraham's mission to find a wife for Isaac. Who was chosen as Isaac's wife, and what was the sign that confirmed the choice?
17. Sarah died before Isaac married. How old was Sarah when she died, and where did Abraham bury her?
18. Abraham married again after Sarah's death. What was his second wife's name, and what did he do to ensure Isaac received the full inheritance?
19. How old was Abraham when he died, and where was he buried?
20. The author of Hebrews (chapter 11) reflects on Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and says Abraham reasoned something that gave him strength to obey. What was it?