Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the textbook?
| ACROSS | ||
| 1 | Adam and Eve's third son, an ancestor of Noah | |
| 2 | He sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a bowl of stew | |
| 5 | Servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael | |
| 6 | Son of Abraham and Sarah. His birth fulfilled divine promises | |
| 8 | God promised in a covenant that through this man and his descendants (spiritual as well as physical), all peoples on earth would be blessed. | |
| 10 | First murderer (he killed his own brother) | |
| 12 | Abraham's nephew | |
| 13 | Jacob's special son who was sold into Egyptian slavery by his own brothers | |
| 14 | The oldest of Jacob's two wives | |
| 15 | First murder victim | |
| DOWN | ||
| 1 | Abraham's wife | |
| 3 | Name given to the first man | |
| 4 | Jacob's uncle and father-in-law | |
| 6 | A son born to Hagar, servant to Abraham and Sarah | |
| 7 | Isaac's son who had 12 sons | |
| 9 | The younger of Jacob's wives | |
| 11 | Hero of the Genesis flood story | |
-- Howard Culbertson,
The book of Genesis remains profoundly relevant today due to its themes and narratives that continue to resonate with humanity. Its exploration of creation, morality, human nature, and the relationship between humanity and the divine provides a foundational framework for understanding the world and our place within it. Through stories about Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and the Tower of Babel, Genesis offers timeless insights into the complexities of human existence, the consequences of our choices, and the pursuit of meaning and purpose. Additionally, its emphasis on faith, redemption, and the promise of a better future speaks to the enduring hope and resilience of the human spirit, making it a source of inspiration and guidance for individuals and communities across cultures and generations.
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