Bible Study Crossword Puzzle: Genesis

Based on material about the first book of the Bible in chapter 4 of Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the textbook?

crossword puzzle grid

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,

Is the book of Genesis Relevant Today?

The book of Genesis remains extremely relevant today. Its themes and narratives continue to speak to people. It looks at creation, morality, human nature, and the relationship between humanity and the divine, providing a foundational way to understand 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 complicatedness 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 unwavering hope and resilience of the human spirit, making it a source of inspiration and guidance for individuals and communities across cultures and generations.