People of the Old Testament: Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah

The leader's guide for Bible studies from our People of the Old Testament series. Two studies on Adam and Eve. Two studies on Abraham and Sarah. Available for 1.99 USD at Smashwords.

Our People of the Old Testament Bible studies explore the lives of men and women who lived before Jesus walked on earth. We look at how God worked in their lives and the role they may have played in God’s plan of salvation.

In May 2012 we will have additional resources related to these studies available on our blog.

People Of the Old Testament

Adam and Eve - Study One

Read Genesis 1:26 - 2:25

1. In what way was man different to the other living creatures? What was his purpose?

2. Why was Eve created? What was her purpose?

3. What was the nature of Adam and Eve's relationship?

4. What was their relationship with God and his creation?

Read Genesis 3:1-5

5. What commandment did God give Adam? What did He say the consequences would be of breaking this rule?

6. How did the serpent undermine God's authority? Was the serpent lying?

7. In what ways do people deceive themselves when they are tempted in order to justify being disobedient to God?

Adam and Eve - Study Two

Read Genesis 3:1-19

1. What was it about the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve? What did Adam do?

2. How did Adam and Eve try to hide or excuse their shame?

Read Genesis 3:8-19

3. What were the consequences of their sin for:

a) The serpent

b) Eve

c) Adam

4. How were relationships altered after Adam and Eve sinned between:

a) People and God

b) Man and woman

d) People and creation

5. Why did God banish them from the Garden of Eden? How was this a merciful act?

Read Genesis 3:15, 3:20-24 and 4:25-26

6. What hope does God offer them? How was that hope kept alive?

Read Hebrews 2:9-18

7. How is God's promise fulfilled?

8. How can sin impact our relationship with God?