Genesis week 3 Answers Chapter 9 - Chapter 12   1.      One reason God prohibited the consumption of animal blood in the Old Testament was to teach respect for the sacredness of life. Blood is viewed as a symbol of life throughout the Bible. God asks the murderer Cain, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground.” The shedding of blood represents the loss of life. As we will see in future studies in the New Testament, the “blood of Christ” is a common figure of speech for the “death of Christ”.   2.      God made a covenant with Noah and his descendants that God would never destroy the earth by flood again. This did not mean that God’s judgement would not be demonstrated in other ways. The sign in verse 9:13 was not really for God as He is all knowing or as a display to show that God always remembers His covenant. The sign we see is a rainbow.   3.      We know from scripture that Canaan was the son of Ham, and we also know from verse Chapter 9:22 what Ham did. However, Noah did make enquiries and by cursing Canaan he may have been present with his father Ham at the incident where Ham discovered his father, Noah, or it may have been Noah, a prophet, had seen future events and brought a curse upon Ham’s descendants as punishment. There are a number of possibilities.   4.      The list of descendants plays a role in the future events of the Bible and while we may not remember the names of the descendants, they can be used to trace back curses or blessings upon them. What we can see and learn is that the events as recorded in future books of the Bible are generationally related to either blessings or curses and that God’s judgements and covenants are eternal.   5.      The peoples involved in the building of the tower were descendants of Noah and, as a such, through the generations were still connected to each other. It would be much like many countries where 1 language is spoken. The thought that were at odds with God was the fact that man was trying to elevate his personage to that of God. Instead of destroying them God divided them by languages so that none of the different tribes understood each other and the tower work was halted. 6.      Not only did God give them separate languages but He also scattered them abroad to create separate nations. God could have pronounced more severe punishment but by changing to differing languages and scattering them abroad He made many different nations in many different areas of earth.   7.      Shem’s lineage can be traced to Jesus, and we see this in Abram in Chapter 11:27 when Abram is born and then in Chapter 12:2-3 when God blesses Abram and makes a Covenant with him. In week 4 we will see the reason, and in it you will recall this question and have it answered in God’s in God’s covenant with Abram!   8.      God spoke to Abram and made a covenant with him, promising to make him a great nation and make Abram’s name great and telling him he would be a blessing. God also promises to bless those who bless Abram and curse those who curse Abram and in Abram all families of the earth will be blessed.   9.      The land was Canaan which is the land Israel now occupies. Jerusalem has always been in the land of Canaan, so named after Ham’s son who God cursed in Chapter 9:18.   10. Abram was afraid that he would be killed if they knew he was Sarai’s husband, for she was very beautiful, and many men would desire her. Sarai was then taken into Pharoh’s house and because of this Abram was treated very well and became very wealthy with herds of sheep, oxen and asses (donkeys…male and female), camels, as well as many servants and maids.

Bible Study Genesis week 3 Chapters 9-12   1.      In Chapter 9:4 God forbids Noah to eat meat that has no blood in it. Why did God put this restriction in place? Verse 5, Explain this verse and what it means. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   2.      What was the covenant God made with Noah, in verses 9:9-13. What does God put into clouds so that He will be reminded of His Covenant in verse 9:13? Was this really a sign for God, who is all knowing, or was it a sign to Noah and his descendants of God’s covenant. What is the sign we see today? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    3.      In Chapter 9:18 we see that God curses Canaan. Why was this? What did Canaan do that was so wrong or did he? Was it a curse on Ham and Canaan, or just Canaan. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    4.      Chapter 10 outlines the descendants of Noah and his 3 sons. Why is this important to know. What can we learn from it? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    5.      Chapter 11 starts with showing that all the Earth had one common language. What was the thought that put them at odds with God? What do you think was the effect on God when he saw what they were doing? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    6.      What did God do to correct what He had seen in Chapter 11 and how did it impact the society? What are your thoughts about what God did? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     7.      Again, in Chapter 11 we see the ancestral line of Shem, Noah’s son. What is the importance of  this? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   8.      In Chapter 12 we see that Abram, who is a direct descendant of Shem, and his wife Sarai were living in Haran as a result of Chapter 11 verse 31. What was God’s message to Abram and explain the covenant God made with Abram. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    9.      In Chapter 12 verse 7 we see God once more appearing to Abram and telling him that He would Give Abram this land. What land was it and why is it important to understand the importance of Chapter 9 verse 25. Remember the sons of Noah and their descendants to see the connection to God’s curse upon Canaan! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   10. In Chapter 12 verse 10 we see Abram going into Egypt because of a famine. What was Abram’s instruction to his wife and what was the final result of this. Do you see the hand of God in this and if so explain.  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Epoch Health Article The COVID-19 virus’s unprecedented features—pathogenicity and transmissibility—are beyond what any virologist or doctor has previously encountered. The original Wuhan COVID-19 virus could spread widely throughout the body, starting in the lungs and affecting various vital organs, including the brain, heart, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and intestines. Other viruses, such as the SARS virus, can also affect multiple organs, though not as broadly or severely as COVID-19. Most SARS complications have been self-limiting or reversible, although serious illness can sometimes result. In contrast, lethal complications such as heart failure, acute cardiac injury, and pulmonary embolism have been more commonly reported in COVID-19 patients. The flu virus infects far fewer organs and is much less severe than the original Wuhan COVID-19 unprecedented virus. COVID-19 can attack almost every part of the body due to several key factors: ACE2 receptor binding: The virus has used its key—or spike protein—to bind to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, which is the gatekeeper of our cells, allowing the unprecedented virus entrance. Inflammation and cytokine storm: Once inside, the spike protein triggers inflammation, which can cause an extreme immune response (cytokine storm) that can lead to multiple organ failure. Blood vessel damage: The spike protein can damage blood vessels, causing blood clots in vital organs that can lead to severe complications such as heart attack, stroke, and sudden death. Corona Virus Covid-19

The origin of the COVID-19 virus is not the only mystery surrounding the emergence of infectious diseases; many pathogens remain enigmatic regarding their ultimate sources. For instance, the same question can apply to the smallpox virus. Scientists have been debating on where viruses come from for a long time. Science has greatly advanced our understanding of the world. Nevertheless, it has its limitations—numerous fundamental scientific questions remain unanswered. In 2021, the journal Science published 125 questions that contemporary scientific theories cannot explain. These questions spanned a breadth of research, including the fields of astronomy, physics, mathematics, chemistry, medicine, life sciences, neuroscience, ecology, energy science, and artificial intelligence. Many fundamental scientific questions remain unanswered, despite significant advances made by researchers and are beyond theory. For instance, the origins of humans and human consciousness still need to be more substantiated, and researchers continue to puzzle over such topics, although progress has been made in their understanding. When science hits a ceiling, we can better understand life’s origins only by breaking through our notions.