Genesis
Author:
Moses
Authorship is affirmed and authenticated by Jesus (Luke 24:27; John 7:19)
Text Divisions:
Genesis records the relational history between God and man and the need for faith in God
Genesis 1-11 Beginning interaction between God and man
God's order and relationship to man
Man's sin and disorder in relationship to God
Genesis 12-50 God's specific interaction with specific people
specific individuals challenged to trust God
the nation of Israel and the present reader are challenged to trust God
Theme:
God's plan to bless all people through one man and nation
Person of God
Work of God
Trust in God
Key Word:
Beginning Trust
Genesis records the beginning of Life, Sin, Judgment, Family, Worship, Salvation
Parallel to the action Genesis records the lessons of learning to trust God
Key Verse:
Genesis 1:1
Moses
Authorship is affirmed and authenticated by Jesus (Luke 24:27; John 7:19)
Text Divisions:
Genesis records the relational history between God and man and the need for faith in God
Genesis 1-11 Beginning interaction between God and man
God's order and relationship to man
Man's sin and disorder in relationship to God
Genesis 12-50 God's specific interaction with specific people
specific individuals challenged to trust God
the nation of Israel and the present reader are challenged to trust God
Theme:
God's plan to bless all people through one man and nation
Person of God
Work of God
Trust in God
Key Word:
Beginning Trust
Genesis records the beginning of Life, Sin, Judgment, Family, Worship, Salvation
Parallel to the action Genesis records the lessons of learning to trust God
Key Verse:
Genesis 1:1