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1All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like
the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the
flower falls off,But the word of the Lord abides
forever. 1 Peter 1.24-25
2Genesis Briefing
- Tod Kennedy
- Sunday, June 8, 2003
3Genesis Titles
- Hebrew Title is tyvarb beresit, in the
beginning. - English title, Genesis, is from the LXX of
Genesis 2.4, geneseo, geneseos, which means
accounts, generations, histories. The Hebrew word
behind this is twdlwt toledot.
4The Law Torah
- The Pentateuch
- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomy
5Genesis Theme Beginnings
- Genesis records the foundations for all of
history creation, fall, promise of redemption,
flood judgment, formation of nations, and then
narrows the redemptive theocratic line with his
covenant to Abraham and his progeny, Israel.
Genesis then traces this redemptive line through
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
6Genesis BeginningsKey Verses, 1.1, 3.15, 12.3
- Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the
heavens and the earth.Genesis 315 And I will
put enmity Between you and the woman, And between
your seed and her seed He shall bruise you on
the head, And you shall bruise him on the
heel.Genesis 123 And I will bless those who
bless you, And the one who curses you I will
curse. And in you all the families of the earth
shall be blessed.
7Background to Events
- Satan, in the great the Angelic Rebellion and
Conflict, attempted to take Gods authority and
position. - God judged Satan and those angels who joined him
put his redemption plan into action. He restored
the earth and created mankind. - When man sinned, he worked his redemption plan
through the seed of Eve to Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob. - He will demonstrate his perfect character mankind.
8When did the events happen?
- Undated past to 1805 BC.
- Abraham born 2166 BC (lived 175 years).
- Isaac born 2066 BC (lived 180 years).
- Jacob born 2006 BC (lived 147 years).
- Joseph sold in 1898 BC released from prison in
1885 BC Jacob and family move to Egypt in 1876
BC Joseph died 1805 BC (lived 110 years).
9Key Words Used, 1
- God (Elohim), Genesis 1.1 and many
- LORD (Yahweh), Genesis 2.4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and many
- Created, Genesis 1.1
- Formed, Genesis 2.7
- Man, 1.26 and 2.7
- Woman, 2.22, 23
- Image and likeness, 1.26
- Bless, 12.2, 3
10Key Words Used, 2
- Serpent (Satan), 3.1
- Adam, 1.20 5.1
- Eve, 3.20 and 4.1
- Cain and Abel, 4.1-2
- Noah, 5.29
- Ham, Shem, and Japheth, 6.10
- Abram or Abraham, 11.26 12.1 15.1
- Sarai (11.29), Sarah (18.10)
11Key Words Used, 3
- Ishmael, 16.3
- Covenant, 17.2
- Isaac, 17.19
- Isaac, 21.3
- Jacob and Esau, 25.25-26
- Jacobs sons, 49
- Joseph, 37.2
12Narrative 1
- As a result of the prehistoric fall of Satan and
the angels who chose to fall with him, God judged
the earth. This is assumed, but not recorded in
Genesis, by Moses, the author. Genesis begins
with the re-creation or restoration of earth so
that man may inhabit it (1-2). Satan in the form
of a serpent tempted Eve and then Adam. Both
chose to disobey God and became sinful (fall)
(3.1-7). LORD God then made his redemption plan
known to Satan and to Adam and Eve.
13Narrative 2
- God was going to solve the sin problem through a
man born in the line of Adam and Evetrue
humanity (3.14-16). Chapters 4-11 trace the
growth and spread of mans line. During this
period mankind became so degenerate that the line
of true humanity might be corrupted, so God
destroyed all but Noah and his family through the
universal flood.
14Narrative 3
- God called Abram who lived in Ur, a prestigious
commercial and political city of about 350, 000
situated north of Persian Gulf. He sent Abram to
Canaan. The promised redeemer was to be through
Abrams line (Israel). Genesis traces this line
through Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve sons.
15Narrative 4
- Joseph (37), a son of Jacob, was sold by his
brothers to be a slave. Joseph, by Gods design,
ended up in Egypt, where he became a high
official in the Egyptian government. Eventually,
Jacob brought his family to Egypt (46). Joseph
took care of them and from this family of 70 the
nation of Israel grew into the Exodus generation. - Genesis ends with Joseph confirming that God will
return the Israelites to Canaan he received a
promise that they will take his bones back with
them. He then dies (50).
16Genesis Overview
- Adam to Babel, 1-11
- Abraham, 12-20
- Abraham and Isaac, 21-24
- Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, 25-27
- Jacob and Esau, 28-36
- Joseph, 37-50
17Genesis Chapter TitlesAdam to Babel, 1-11
Chapter 1. Creation Six Days Chapter 2. Creation
of Adam and Eve Chapter 3. Fall of
Mankind Chapter 4. Cain and Abel Chapter 5. Adam
to Noah
more
18Genesis Chapter TitlesAdam to Babel, 1-11
Chapter 6. Noah Build the Ark Chapter 7. Flood
Over the Earth Chapter 8. Flood Recedes Chapter
9. Noah Covenant Chapter 10. Table of
Nations Chapter 11. Tower of Babel
19Abrahams Journey
20Genesis Chapter TitlesAbraham, 12-20
Chapter 12. Land, Nation, and Blessing
Promise Chapter 13. Lot Chooses Land Chapter
14. Abraham Rescues Lot Chapter 15. Lords
Covenant with Abram
more
21Genesis Chapter TitlesAbraham, 12-20
Chapter 16. Ishmael Born Chapter 17. Covenant
Through Isaac Chapter 18. If Ten Righteous in
Sodom? Chapter 19. Lord Destroys Sodom and
Gomorrah Chapter 20. Abraham and Abimelech
22Genesis Chapter TitlesAbraham and Isaac, 21-24
Chapter 21. Isaac Born Chapter 22. Isaac Offered
As Sacrifice Chapter 23. Sarah Dies Chapter
24. Isaac Marries Rebekah
23Genesis Chapter TitlesIsaac, Jacob, and Esau,
25-27
Chapter 25. Abraham Dies Jacob and Esau
Birthright Chapter 26. Lords Covenant with
Isaac Chapter 27. Isaac Blessed Jacob
24Genesis Chapter TitlesJacob and Esau, 28-36
Chapter 28. Jacobs Ladder Dream Chapter
29. Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel Chapter
30. Jacobs Spotted and Speckled Lambs Chapter
31. Jacob Returns to Canaan Chapter 32. Jacob
Wrestles with the Angel of the Lord
more
25Genesis Chapter TitlesJacob and Esau, 28-36
Chapter 33. Jacob Reunited with Esau Chapter
34. Jacobs Son Revenge Dinah Chapter 35. Jacob
Named Israel Isaac and Rachel Die Chapter
36. Esaus Descendants
26Genesis Chapter TitlesJoseph, 37-50
Chapter 37. Joseph Sold to Ishmaelites Going to
Egypt Chapter 38. Judah and Tamar Chapter
39. Potiphars Wife Accuses Joseph
more
27Genesis Chapter TitlesJoseph, 37-50
Chapter 40. Pharaoh's Cupbearer and Baker in
Jail Chapter 41. Seven Productive Years and Seven
Famine Years Chapter 42. Josephs Brothers First
VisitLeave Simeon Chapter 43. Josephs
brothers Second Visit All Eat Together Chapter
44. Josephs Silver Cup in Benjamins Pack
more
28Genesis Chapter TitlesJoseph, 37-50
Chapter 45. Joseph Reveals Himself Chapter 46.
Josephs Family Goes to Egypt Chapter
47. Josephs Famine Policy in Action Chapter
48. Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh Chapter
49. Jacob Blesses His Sons, then Dies Chapter
50. Josephs Final Days
29Genesis Key Doctrines
- God
- Angelic Conflict
- Creation
- Fall
- Sin
- Redemption
- Theocratic Program
- Divine Institutions
- Grace before Judgment
- Divine Discipline
- Salvation through Faith
- Abrahamic Covenant
- Israel
- God brings blessing from bad things
30Lessons For Us Today, 1
- God is the creator of all things and all life.
- God defeated Satan and paid the penalty for sin
through his redemptive plan. - The biblical worldview centers on creation, fall,
redemption, resurrection, and judgment. - God established certain divine institutions for
mankind and supported them with his moral laws of
civilization.
31Lessons For Us Today, 2
- Gods redemptive plan centers on Israel, the line
of the Messiah Savior. - God always keeps his Word.
- Salvation is through faith alone.
- God turns bad things into blessings for those who
believe him.
32John 1717 Sanctify them in the truth Thy
word is truth.John 17.17