Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings. It tells of of our human origins, the intrusion of sin and its catastrophic effects, and God’s plan to bless the nations.
CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize
SUMMARY
AUTHOR. Both Scripture and tradition attribute Genesis to Moses. This was enough to satisfy most people in the synagogue and the church.
But in modern days, critical scholars insist that Genesis was compiled from various sources. This seems to be the product of rationalistic skepticism.
PURPOSE. The Book of Genesis supplies the historical basis for God’s covenant with his people.
The Most High God selected them from the nations, and consecrated to his service. This was especially seen in the divine covenant with Abraham.
OUTLINE
THE CREATION
Genesis 2:1-3. The Creation, concluded
THE SUCCESSION FROM THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH
Genesis 2:4-25. The man and the woman in Eden
Genesis 3:1-5. Satan tempts them to sin
Genesis 3:6. They fall into sin
Genesis 3:7-24. The effects of sin
Genesis 4:1-16. Cain murders Abel
Genesis 4:17-24. The descendants of Cain
Genesis 4:25-26. The birth of Seth
THE SUCCESSION FROM ADAM
Genesis 5:1-32. The lineage from Adam to Noah
Genesis 6:1-4. The emergence of the Nephilim
Genesis 6:5-8. God will destroy humans with a Flood
THE SUCCESSION FROM NOAH
Genesis 6:9-12. Introduction of Noah
Genesis 6:13-22. Noah prepares for the Flood
Genesis 7:1-5. Noah prepares for the Flood, continued
Genesis 7:6-24. The Flood covers the whole world
Genesis 8:1-19. The Flood recedes
Genesis 8:20-22. The LORD God’s promise to Noah
Genesis 9:1-17. The Covenant with Noah
Genesis 9:18-29. The sons of Noah
THE SUCCESSION FROM THE SONS OF NOAH
Genesis 10:1-32. The nations that descended from Noah
Genesis 11:1-9. The Tower of Babel
THE SUCCESSION FROM SHEM
Genesis 11:10-26. The line of descent from Shem to Abraham
THE SUCCESSION FROM TERAH
Genesis 11:27-32. The family of Terah
Genesis 12:1-9. The call of Abram
Genesis 12:10-20. Abram and Sarai in Egypt
Genesis 13:1-18. Abram and Lot part ways
Genesis 14. Melchizedek blesses Abram
Genesis 15:1-21. The LORD God’s covenant with Abram
Genesis 16:1-16. The birth of Ishmael
Genesis 17:1-8. Abram is renamed as Abraham
Genesis 17:9-14. The mark of the covenant
Genesis 17:15-27. Sarai is renamed as Sarah
Genesis 18:1-15. Abraham’s three visitors
Genesis 18:16-33. Abraham intercedes for Sodom
Genesis 19:1-11. The depravity of Sodom
Genesis 19:12-29. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Genesis 19:30-38. The origin of Moab and Ammon
Genesis 20:1-2. Abraham and Sarah at Gerar
Genesis 20:3-6. The LORD God appears in a dream
Genesis 20:7-16. Abraham ministers as a prophet
Genesis 20:17-18. Abraham administers healing
Genesis 21:1-7. The Birth of Isaac
Genesis 21:8-21. Hagar and Ismael are Sent Away
Genesis 21:22-34. Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech
Genesis 22:1-19. The command to sacrifice Isaac
Genesis 22:20-24. Nahor’s descendents
Genesis 23:1-19. Sarah’s death and burial
Genesis 24:1-67. The marriage of Isaac and Rebecca
Genesis 25:1-6. Abraham marries Keturah
Genesis 25:7-11. The death of Abraham
THE SUCCESSION FROM ISHMAEL
Genesis 25:12-18. Ishmael’s descendents
THE SUCCESSION FROM ISAAC
Genesis 25:19-26. The births of Esau and Jacob
Genesis 25:27-34. Esau sells his birthright
Genesis 26:1-11. Isaac and Abimelech
Genesis 26:12-33. Conflict over water rights
Genesis 26:34-35. Esau’s Hittite Wives
Genesis 27:1-29. Jacob steals Esau’s blessing
Genesis 27:30-40. Esau’s lost blessing
Genesis 27:41-46. Jacob flees Esau’s wrath
Genesis 28:1-5. Jacob flees Esau’s wrath, continued
Genesis 28:6-9. Esau marries Ishmael’s daughter
Genesis 28:10-22. Jacob’s dream
Genesis 29:1-14. Jacob meets Rachel
Genesis 29:15-30. Jacob marries Leah and Rachel
Genesis 29:31-35. Jacob’s many children
Genesis 30:1-24. Jacob’s eight children
Genesis 30:25-43. Jacob prospers at Laban’s expense
Genesis 31:1-21. Jacob flees from Laban
Genesis 31:22-42. Laban pursues Jacob
Genesis 31:43-55. Jacob and Laban make a covenant
Genesis 32:1-2. Jacob and Laban make a covenant, continued
Genesis 32:3-21. Jacob sends gifts to Esau
Genesis 32:22-32. Jacob wrestles with God
Genesis 33:1-1-17. Jacob and Esau make peace
Genesis 33:18-20. Jacob reaches Shechem
Genesis 34:1-24. Prince Shechem rapes Dinah
Genesis 34:25-31. Dinah’s brothers avenge their sister
Genesis 35:1-15. Jacob returns to Bethel
THE SUCCESSION FROM ESAU
Genesis 36:1-14. Esau’s wives and descendents
Genesis 36:15-30. Clans and kingdoms of Edom
Genesis 36:31-43. Rulers of Edom
THE SUCCESSION FROM JACOB
Genesis 37:1-20. Joseph has dreams of greatness
Genesis 37:23-36. Joseph is sold into slavery by his own brothers
Genesis 38:1-7. Judah marries Shua
Genesis 38:8-11. Onan refuses the rights of a widow
Genesis 38:12-23. Judah has sex with a sex worker
Genesis 38:24-30. Judah wants a woman to be burned alive
Genesis 39:1-19. Joseph is a slave in the house of Potiphar
Genesis 39:20-23. Joseph is thrown in prison
Genesis 40:1-23. Joseph interprets two dreams
Genesis 41:1-36. Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dream
Genesis 41:37-57. Joseph is made the governor of Egypt
Genesis 42:1-25. Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt
Genesis 42:26-38. Joseph’s brothers return to Canaan
Genesis 43:1-34. Their second journey to Egypt
Genesis 44:1-17. Joseph Detains Benjamin
Genesis 44:18-34. Judah Pleads for Benjamin’s Release
Genesis 45:1-15. Joseph reveals his true identity
Genesis 45:16-28. Pharaoh invites Jacob to Egypt
Genesis 46:1-27. Jacob brings his clan to Egypt
Genesis 46:28-34. They settle in Goshen
Genesis 47:1-12. Jacob’s clan settles in Goshen, continued
Genesis 47:13-26. There is a terrible famine
Genesis 47:27-31. Jacob prepares to die
Genesis 48:1-22. Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons
Genesis 49:1-27. Jacob’s final words
Genesis 50:1-14. Egypt mourns Jacob
Genesis 50:15-21. Joseph speaks kindly to his despicable brothers
Genesis 50:22-26. Joseph passes away
MEMORIZE
Genesis 1:27. God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 12:2. I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.
Genesis 12:3. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. (NIV translation)
Genesis 15:1. After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
Genesis 15:6. He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Great verses to memorize from the entire Bible
GENESIS
CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize
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