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An introduction to studies in Genesis

This introduction delves into the profound studies of Genesis, a book that has the power to transform nations. Explore the unity within its diversity, spanning over 1600 years, authored by 40+ individuals in various locations across three continents. Uncover the wisdom literature, prophets, and the significant pre and post-exile patterns in the Old Testament. Discover the covenantal relationships and the foundational nature of Genesis in shaping the universe, history, family, and governance. Challenge prevailing philosophies and grasp invaluable lessons about the personal, powerful, and purposeful nature of God.

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An introduction to studies in Genesis

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  1. GENESIS – SPIRITUAL HUNGER An introduction to studies in Genesis

  2. THE BOOK THAT TRANSFORMS NATIONS • Loren Cunningham • Geneva • Pitcairn Island • India • Netherlands • Norway • Germany • South Korea

  3. THE BOOK • 66 Books • Written over 1600 year span • 40+ Authors • Written in very diverse places on three continents • In three languages • YET UNIQUELY A UNITY

  4. OLD TESTAMENT RIVERS • The Law (teachers/priests), the elders/leaders (Wisdom) and the prophets • Ezek.7, 26; Jer.18, 18… • The Wisdom Literature • Five Books • The five majors and twelve minors • (9 pre-exile, 3 post-exile) • The EXILE was a pivotal time in history

  5. OLD TESTAMENT PATTERN • Pre-exile: • Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles • Pre-exile prophets: • Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah

  6. OLD TESTAMENT PATTERN II • Post-exile history: • Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther • Post-exile prophets: • Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

  7. COVENANTS • Adam and Eve • Noah and sons • Abraham • Moses • David • New covenant

  8. GENESIS OUTLINE • Chapters 1 - 11 • The global background • Chapters 12 - 52 • The family line of Abram • Isaac, Jacob and Jacob’s sons, • in particular Joseph • Twelve sections mostly introduced by the phrase: • ‘These are the generations of…’ • Begins with life and ends in a coffin

  9. THE FOUNDATION • The beginnings • of the Bible • of the universe • of history • of family • of government • of sin • of death • In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth

  10. PHILOSOPHIES DISMISSED • Atheism • Materialism • Polytheism • Pantheism • Mysticism • Existentialism • Nihilism • Animism • Astrology • Deism

  11. LESSONS ABOUT GOD • God is personal • God is powerful • God is purposeful • God is plural

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