Genesis is the first book of the Pentateuch. From creation (Gen. 1–2), through the lines of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to the seventy who went down to Egypt (Gen. 50), it records God’s creation, covenant, and providence. It is where the Hebrew people, and the covenant God made with them, begin.

Background of writing

  • Author and inspiration — God is the original author. Moses wrote under God’s inspiration (2 Tim. 3:16).
  • Date of writing — Written during the forty years in the wilderness after the exodus (c. 1446 BC), before Moses died on Mount Nebo (c. 1406 BC).
  • Historical setting — Written for Israel in the wilderness after the exodus, to show where their ancestors and God’s promise and providence began.

Purpose of writing

  • God reveals why he created all things and chose Israel through Adam, Noah, and Abraham.
  • It shows God’s plan as the seventy of Abraham’s descendants, the twelve tribes, go down to Egypt and the foundation of a priestly nation is laid.
  • Ultimately it serves God’s purpose to be glorified through Jesus Christ and those who belong to him (Gen. 1:26–28; Isa. 45:12), so that believers today may rightly know God’s providence and the history of salvation.

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Lesson 1 · Genesis Introduction

9/15/2009 · Tuesday dawn service

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  1. 91 Genesis 20:6–9 3/26/2010 · Friday dawn service
  2. 92 Genesis 20:9–13 4/6/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  3. 93 Genesis 20:14–18 4/7/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  4. 94 Genesis 21:1–6 4/8/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  5. 95 Genesis 21:6– 4/9/2010 · Friday dawn service
  6. 96 Genesis 21:13– 4/14/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  7. 97 Genesis 21:19–23 4/15/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  8. 98 Genesis 21:24–34 4/16/2010 · Friday dawn service
  9. 99 Genesis 22:1– 4/20/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  10. 100 Genesis 22:3–8 4/21/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  11. 101 Genesis 22:9–14 4/22/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  12. 102 Genesis 22:14–17 4/23/2010 · Friday dawn service
  13. 103 Genesis 22:18–, Hebrews 6:13– 4/27/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  14. 104 Genesis 22:20–24 4/28/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  15. 105 Genesis 23:1– 4/29/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  16. 106 Genesis 24:1–6 4/30/2010 · Friday dawn service
  17. 107 Genesis 24:7– 5/4/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  18. 108 Genesis 24:10–15 5/5/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  19. 109 Genesis 24:16–19 5/6/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  20. 110 Genesis 24:20–27 5/7/2010 · Friday dawn service
  21. 111 Genesis 24:28–35
  22. 112 Genesis 24:36– 5/12/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  23. 113 Genesis 24:41–49 5/13/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  24. 114 Genesis 24:50–56 5/14/2010 · Friday dawn service
  25. 115 Genesis 24:57– 5/18/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  26. 116 Genesis 24:63–67 5/19/2010 · Wednesday dawn service
  27. 117 Genesis 25:1–6 5/20/2010 · Thursday dawn service
  28. 118 Genesis 25:7–11 5/21/2010 · Friday dawn service
  29. 119 Genesis 25:8–11 6/1/2010 · Tuesday dawn service
  30. 120 Genesis 25:19–26 6/2/2010 · Wednesday dawn service

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