1. What is the meaning of Genesis 2:17?

2. What does Genesis 2:17 teach about the consequences of disobedience to God?

3. How does "you will surely die" relate to spiritual and physical death?

4. In what ways does Genesis 2:17 foreshadow the need for Jesus' redemption?

5. How can we apply the lesson of obedience from Genesis 2:17 today?

6. What other Bible verses emphasize the importance of obeying God's commands?

7. Why did God place the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden?

8. What is the significance of the command in Genesis 2:17?

9. How does Genesis 2:17 relate to the concept of free will?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 2?

11. Did Adam and Eve understand the concept of death?

12. Is death the last enemy to be destroyed?

13. What does the Bible say about death?

14. Adam was told that if and when he eats the forbidden fruit he would die the same day (Genesis 2:17) Adam ate the fruit and went on to live to a ripe old age of 930 years (Genesis 5:5)1. How does the command in Genesis 2:17 reflect God's character and His intentions for humanity?

2. In what ways does the account of the Fall in Genesis 3 illustrate the consequences outlined in Genesis 2:17?

3. How can understanding the concept of free will in Genesis 2:17 help us make better choices in our daily lives?

4. What parallels can you draw between the choice presented to Adam and the choices we face today, as described in Deuteronomy 30:19?

5. How does the hope of redemption through Christ, as discussed in Romans 5:12-19, provide a solution to the problem introduced in Genesis 2:17?1. What insights can you gain from God's act of resting on the seventh day?

2. What is the significance of God sanctifying the seventh day and how does it apply to your life?

3. What can we learn from the creation of man from dust about our origins and humility?

4. How does the garden of Eden represent God's provision and care?

5. What can the four rivers in Eden teach us about God's plan for abundance in the world?

6. How does God's command to Adam about the tree of knowledge of good and evil inform your understanding of obedience and freedom?

7. What does God’s statement, "It is not good for the man to be alone," reveal about the importance of companionship and community?

8. How does the creation of animals and the naming task given to Adam reflect on man's dominion and responsibility?

9. What does the creation of woman from Adam's rib teach us about the nature of marital bonds and gender relations?

10. How does the statement "they were not ashamed" inform your understanding of innocence and transparency in relationships?

11. How can we apply the principles of rest, as practiced by God, in our modern, busy lives?

12. In what ways does our stewardship of the Earth mirror Adam's responsibility in Eden?

13. What lessons on obedience can we learn from the restriction placed on the tree of knowledge?

14. How does this chapter enhance your understanding of male-female relationships in the context of marriage?

15. In light of the creation narrative, how can we better understand and fulfill our role as stewards of Earth?

16. How can we foster transparency and lack of shame in our relationships, akin to Adam and Eve?

17. How does God's creation of a 'helper' for Adam resonate with our current understanding of gender roles?

18. How does the sanctification of the seventh day speak to the need for balance in our lives?

19. What might the land and rivers symbolize in our spiritual journey?

20. In light of the creation of Eve from Adam's rib, how should we approach the idea of interdependence in our relationships?

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