BIBL 410
BIBL 410 – Weekly Study Questions 3 (Liberty University)
Complete Answers and Explanations on Genesis 4–9 (The
Beginning of Civilization and The Flood)
Introduction:
This document provides complete and detailed answers to Weekly Study Questions 3 for the
Liberty University course BIBL 410. It covers Genesis chapters 4 through 9, focusing on key
theological and historical topics such as Cain and Abel, the genealogy from Adam to Noah,
the causes and purpose of the Flood, Noah’s obedience, and God’s covenant after the Flood.
The answers include direct references to Scripture and insights from Davis’ commentary,
making it a useful study guide for exams or assignments in Old Testament or Biblical Studies
courses.
WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS 3
The Beginning of Civilization/The Flood
1. Explain the meaning of the word “knew” in Genesis 4:1.
Knew is a common euphemism for sexual union. (Davis, 97)
2. How is God’s grace evident in chapter 4 of Genesis? Be thorough.
God’s grace is evident in chapter 4 of Genesis in how God approaches the sinner in his
sin, rather than the sinner being required to approach God. In the case of Cain, God
extened grace to him by approaching Cain and questioning his heart condition with a
character of love. (Davis, 99)
3. Look up the following verses and explain each verse individually and how it fits the story
of Cain and Abel:
John 8:44
The devil was a murderer from the beginning, as is stated by Jesus in this verse,
in that in the same way he used Cain to act out against his brother, he was using
the religious leaders of Jesus’ day to kill Him.
I John 3:12
This verse confirms that Cain was influenced by Satan to kill his brother because
BIBL 410 – Weekly Study Questions 3 (Liberty University)
Complete Answers and Explanations on Genesis 4–9 (The
Beginning of Civilization and The Flood)
Introduction:
This document provides complete and detailed answers to Weekly Study Questions 3 for the
Liberty University course BIBL 410. It covers Genesis chapters 4 through 9, focusing on key
theological and historical topics such as Cain and Abel, the genealogy from Adam to Noah,
the causes and purpose of the Flood, Noah’s obedience, and God’s covenant after the Flood.
The answers include direct references to Scripture and insights from Davis’ commentary,
making it a useful study guide for exams or assignments in Old Testament or Biblical Studies
courses.
WEEKLY STUDY QUESTIONS 3
The Beginning of Civilization/The Flood
1. Explain the meaning of the word “knew” in Genesis 4:1.
Knew is a common euphemism for sexual union. (Davis, 97)
2. How is God’s grace evident in chapter 4 of Genesis? Be thorough.
God’s grace is evident in chapter 4 of Genesis in how God approaches the sinner in his
sin, rather than the sinner being required to approach God. In the case of Cain, God
extened grace to him by approaching Cain and questioning his heart condition with a
character of love. (Davis, 99)
3. Look up the following verses and explain each verse individually and how it fits the story
of Cain and Abel:
John 8:44
The devil was a murderer from the beginning, as is stated by Jesus in this verse,
in that in the same way he used Cain to act out against his brother, he was using
the religious leaders of Jesus’ day to kill Him.
I John 3:12
This verse confirms that Cain was influenced by Satan to kill his brother because
