There are so many reasons to study the book of Genesis! Here you can take a deep dive into the lives of many heroes of the faith; including Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, whose journeys are filled with heartache, courage, obedience and perseverance. The book of Genesis reveals much about the heart and character of God, so we can understand and love Him more fully. Given the number of times Genesis is referenced in the New Testament, grasping its content provides great insight for Christians today. Finally, the number of prophecies of the Christ to come is truly remarkable, building our faith in Jesus, our King and Savior. Notes are provided for each lesson of this forty-five-part series for self-study, reflection, and as a resource to teach others.
There are many reasons Christians give for avoiding the Old Testament, which makes up three-quarters of the Bible. This lesson inspires us to dig into the treasures of the Old Testament, making the case that God has provided the Old Testament Scriptures for the benefit of Christians -- for our spiritual strengthening and equipping, to […]
Intro to the OT, Pt. 1 - Why Study the Old Testament? View Lesson
This lesson will focus on one of the most pivotal days in the history of the world. From this Old Testament example, we will address four of the eight reasons discussed in our last lesson as to why Christians should read the Old Testament: Seeing the heart and character of the God of the Scriptures […]
Genesis 1 covers the creation of the world. The chapter raises many significant questions: What does the creation account reveal about who God is? How should we understand the creation of the world? What is reasonable? Why do so many smart people reject God as the Creator of the universe? How did Paul argue […]
Genesis chapters two and three are filled with such important foundational teachings for the entire Bible, including Jesus' teachings. This lesson covers chapter two and the first section of chapter three and addresses the following topics: What does it mean that man was created in the image of God? False teaching and understanding around the […]
These passages of Scripture lay the foundation for the entire Biblical story describing the relationship of God and mankind. Here we learn of the Fall, the sin of Adam, Eve, and Satan, and the consequences of such sin. These passages include Scripture often quoted in the New Testament describing the relationship of man and woman, […]
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. - Hebrews 11:6 When we engage in expository preaching, working through a book of the Bible, we sometimes stumble upon wisdom that […]
In Genesis 5 we are introduced to Noah, "a righteous man, who was perfect in his generation and well-pleasing to God," yet lived during a time of great wickedness. We look at whether the story of the flood is merely a fable, or instead the greatest disaster in human history. We tackle ways the early […]
Noah & the Flood, Part 1: The Back Story (Genesis 5:28-6:9) View Lesson
In these passages, we see the example of Noah, who in faith builds an ark out of obedience to God. We also see the devastation of the flood, which destroys the entire world, with only a few being saved. The story of the flood and the example of Noah are used by Jesus and New […]
Noah & the Flood, Part 2: The Disaster Hits (Genesis 6:10-8:22) View Lesson
In this lesson, we look at the aftermath of the flood, commands God gives to his people (including the prohibition of eating/drinking blood), the rainbow covenant he gives to Noah, and what these mean for us today. We also look at what Peter has to say about the flood. In 1 Peter 3:18-22, Peter calls baptism […]
Noah & the Flood, Part 3: The Aftermath (Gen. 9:1-17) View Lesson
After the flood, we read about righteous, faithful Noah getting drunk. In this lesson we look at what Jesus and the New Testament writers teach about Christians use of alcohol, including drunkenness. As Noah's life comes to an end, we also step back and look at how the story of Noah and the flood foreshadow our own means […]
Noah & the Flood, Part 4: The End of Noah (Gen. 9:18-29) View Lesson