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Genesis
The book of beginnings
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At a glance
- Writer
- Moses (; ).
- When
- Written c. 1446–1406 BC (early-Exodus chronology).
- Setting
- From creation to Joseph in Egypt.
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The shape of the book
- 1CreationGod makes all things good and forms man in His image.Genesis 1–2 →
- 2The Fall and its spreadSin enters; the flood; Babel.Genesis 3–11 →
- 3AbrahamGod calls Abram and makes covenant promises.Genesis 12–25 →
- 4Isaac and JacobThe promise passes down a chosen line.Genesis 25–36 →
- 5JosephGod brings good out of evil and keeps His people alive.Genesis 37–50 →
Key themes
God the Creator
Everything begins with God, who speaks and it is done (; ).
Sin and its spread
One act of disobedience brings death and ruin (; ).
Covenant promise
God promises land, seed and blessing to all nations through Abraham ().
Providence
God rules even the evil of men for good ().
Key verses
How it points to Christ
- ✦Abraham's seed is Christ. ()
- ✦Abraham believed God and it was counted for righteousness — the pattern of faith. (; )
- ✦Melchizedek, king and priest, is a type of Christ. (; )
- ✦Adam is a figure of Him that was to come. ()
Note: Only links the New Testament itself makes are listed.
Questions for reflection
- What does teach about who God is?
- How does sin change every relationship in ?
- Why does God choose one family to bless all nations?
- Where do you see God working through Joseph's suffering?
Read it through in 8 days
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
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