Genesis
Home of the Creation Story
An Overview of the Book which contains the creation story - Genesis. The word Genesis means origins or beginnings. The Book of Genesis can be divided into two sections. The first being the Beginning of the Earth. This is where we find the creation story. The second section is the Beginning of God's Redemptive Plan. Each section has it's own plot as well as main Characters. Authorship Most feel that Moses wrote this book because of the internal evidence stated in the Pentateuch. However, there are some who feel that this evidence is not sufficient. Whatever the case, it was the Holy Spirit who led the author in recounting the origins of the world and man.
Outline of Genesis
I. The Beginning of the Earth (Primeval History) A. Creation (1:1-2:3) B. Before the Patriarchs: God reveals the need for a covenant people. 1. The account of the heavens and the earth (2:4-4:26)2. The account of the Adam (5:1-6:8) 3. The account of Noah (6:9-9:29) 4. The account of Shem, Ham and Japeheth (10:1-11:9) 5. The account of Shem (11:10-26) II. The Beginning of God's Redemptive Plan A. The Patriarchs in Palestine: The establishment of a covenant people 1. The account of Terah (11:27-32)2. The account of Abraham (12:1-25:11) 3. The account of Ishmael (25:12-18) 4. The account of Issac (25:19-35:29) 5. The account of Esau (36:1-37:1) B. The Patriarchs go to Egypt: Growth for the Covenant People 1. The account of Jacob (37:2-50:26)
Plot for Genesis 1-11
The Beginning of the World
The creation of a good world that becomes ruined by sin.Major Characters Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Noah, Shem Major Events 1. Creations 2. The Origin of Sin 3. The Great Flood 4. God's Promise to Noah 5. The Tower of Babel
Plot for Genesis 12-50
The Beginning of God's Redemptive Plan
God brings His redemptive plan into motion by choosing Abraham to serve Him. He establishes a comprehensive covenant with him.Major Characters Abraham (Sarah), Issac (Rebekah), Jacob (Rachel and Leah), Joseph. Major Events 1. The call of Abraham 2. God's Covenant with Abraham 3. Issac on the alter 4. Jacob's deception of his father 5. Jacob's vision and encounter with God 6. The life of Joseph - How he saved his family
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