Genesis

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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.

Babel through the Introduction to Abraham (Genesis 10-11)

The lesson starts with a discussion of the value of reading and understanding the early Christians. What purpose does this serve and what weight should be given to their writings? We then pick up in Genesis 10 and look at the story of the Tower of Babel, which supplies wisdom and warning to Christians today in

Babel through the Introduction to Abraham (Genesis 10-11) View Lesson

Babel through the Introduction to Abraham (Genesis 10-11) View Lesson

Abraham Enters Canaan and a Meeting with Melchizedek (Genesis 12-14)

At age seventy-five, Abraham and his wife Sarah obey God and leave their homeland, to embark on a great mission to an unknown land. We learn of the many important promises God gives to Abraham as well as how Abraham conducts himself along their journey, as a peacemaker. This lesson takes a close look at

Abraham Enters Canaan and a Meeting with Melchizedek (Genesis 12-14) View Lesson

Abraham Enters Canaan and a Meeting with Melchizedek (Genesis 12-14) View Lesson

Abraham's Faith, a Strange Vision and the Birth of Ishmael (Genesis 15 & 16)

Genesis 15 opens with a most amazing promise, one in which we appear!  We then look at the faith of Abraham, who trusts God with his future. We are called higher by his example, as well as by Jesus' and Paul's teaching on the sin of worry. We also take a hard look at how

Abraham's Faith, a Strange Vision and the Birth of Ishmael (Genesis 15 & 16) View Lesson

Abraham's Faith, a Strange Vision and the Birth of Ishmael (Genesis 15 & 16) View Lesson

Unusual House Guests for Abraham and Lot (Genesis 18-19:3)

The Scriptures teach that no person has ever seen God. Yet in Genesis 18 we learn that Abraham spoke with, washed the feet of, and fed God. What does this mean? This story also provides wonderful examples for us today in the life and character of Sarah, in Abraham's pleading with God for the people

Unusual House Guests for Abraham and Lot (Genesis 18-19:3) View Lesson

Unusual House Guests for Abraham and Lot (Genesis 18-19:3) View Lesson

More Lessons from Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:29 cont.)

This message brings three additional lessons for us from the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, beyond what was covered in the prior message. We first learn that the root sin of Sodom that brought about judgment was not sexual sin. Instead we learn that those who lived in Sodom "had pride, excess of food, and prosperous

More Lessons from Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:29 cont.) View Lesson

More Lessons from Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:29 cont.) View Lesson

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