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The Book of Genesis. Title?. Title ‘Genesis’ comes from Septuagint Literally means ‘Generations’ Genesis focuses on God and God’s people Regaining their trust. Original Sin. GOD. Separation. Humans. Genesis 3:1-7. The serpent made Adam and Eve doubt Adam and Eve still chose
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Title? • Title ‘Genesis’ comes from Septuagint • Literally means ‘Generations’ • Genesis focuses on God and God’s people • Regaining their trust
Original Sin GOD Separation Humans
Genesis 3:1-7 • The serpent made Adam and Eve doubt • Adam and Eve still chose • The Fruit opened their eyes, but did not make them happy.
Metaphor • Story not supposed to be taken literally • Original Sin is real • Humans separate from God • God is calling us
Abram / Abraham • Born in Ur • Immigrated • Wife Sarai and Servant Hagar • Two sons: Isaac and Ishmael • Trusting Relationship with God
God’s Covenant with Abraham • God and Abraham discuss the Covenant 3 times • Genesis 12 • Genesis 15 • Genesis 17
Genesis 12:1-10 • God promises Abram • Great Nation • To be blessed • His offspring will be given land • Abram will be a blessing for all people on earth • Abram builds altars
Jacob • Son of Isaac • 12 Sons • Eventually become 12 tribal leaders
The Family • Abraham + Sarah → Isaac and Ishmael • Isaac + Rebekah → Jacob and Esau • Jacob + Lots of Women → 12 Sons (and a daughter)
Jacob was a Busy Man • Gad • Dan • Benjamin • Zebulun • Asher • Naphtali • Dinah • Simeon • Judah • Joseph • Reuben • Levi • Issachar
Joseph • Youngest of Jacob’s sons • Favoured by Jacob • Arrogant • Sold by his older brothers to Egyptian traders
Joseph’s Political Career • Rises to Prime Minister • Famine • Jacob’s sons come to Joseph for food