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Patriarchs – Part I Genesis 12-24

Patriarchs – Part I Genesis 12-24. Timeline Information. Time Period Patriarchs Narrative Books Genesis 12-50 Supplemental Book Job God’s Family Plan One Holy Tribe – Mediator is Abraham – Sign is Circumcision. Timeline Information. Action

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Patriarchs – Part I Genesis 12-24

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  1. Patriarchs – Part IGenesis 12-24

  2. Timeline Information • Time Period • Patriarchs • Narrative Books • Genesis 12-50 • Supplemental Book • Job • God’s Family Plan • One Holy Tribe – Mediator is Abraham – Sign is Circumcision

  3. Timeline Information • Action • Northern Countries to the Land of Canaan, to the North again and then south to Egypt • World Power • Egypt • Secular History • Stonehenge • Code of Hammurabi

  4. God’s Promise to AbrahamGn 12:1-9 • Monotheism vs. Polytheism • The Call • Abram was born in the city of Ur • His father, Terah, moved family to Haran • God Calls Abram out of Haran (#6 on timeline) • This is the establishment of the first Monotheistic Religion and the beginning of direct Revelation

  5. God’s Promise to Abraham • If Abram would put his faith in Him, God would promise to: • Make him into a great nation • Make his name great • Bless those who bless him, curse those who curse him, and to bless all the families of the earth by him • God told Abram to leave his people and go to Canaan • Abram (75 yrs. old) leaves Haran, with his wife Sarai, who was barren, and his nephew Lot

  6. Abraham and Melchizedech Gn 14:18-25 • Lot is captured by a group of kings • Abram goes to his nephew’s rescue • Meets Melchizedech -- Offers Abraham 10% of his loot • Tithe: • A tenth part of one's annual income contributed to support the clergy or a church. The Mosaic law required the Israelites to pay a tithe for the support of worship. • Melchizedech – king and priest ofSalem – offers bread and wine to Abram (#7 on timeline)

  7. Abraham and Melchizedech • Melchizedech foreshadows Jesus MelchizedechJesus • Priest of Salem Priest • King of Salem King (Heavenly) • Offers bread and wine Offers bread/wine • Blesses Abraham Blesses everyone

  8. From Promise to Covenant • Genesis 15:1-6 • He is going to have children! • Genesis 17:15-22 • His children are going to be royalty! • God changes the names of Abram (exalted father) and Sarai (princess) to Abraham (father of many) and Sarah (queen mother)

  9. From Promise to Covenant • Circumcision (Gn 17:9-14) • Abraham and his descendents will carry in the flesh the sign that Abraham witnessed • It is a permanent reminder of the covenant with God

  10. An Impossible Child Gn 18:1-12 • The Birth of Isaac- Son of the Promise • 3 strangers - says Sarah will have a son within the year • Since Sarah is barren and both Sarah (90) and Abraham (100) are too old to have children, Sarah laughs when she overhears what the stranger says. • Sarah does have a son who is named Isaac (laughter)

  11. Sodom and Gomorrah (#8 on timeline)(Gn 19:23-29) • God reveals to Abraham • He is about to destroy the cities of Sodom (where Lot lives) and Gomorrah because of their wickedness • Abraham bargains with God • What if there are 50 righteous men? • None are found • Only Lot is found • God rescues Lot and his family • God would rather pardon than punish!!

  12. The Ultimate SacrificeGn 22:1-19 • Binding of Isaac (#9 on timeline) • This test is almost unimaginable: • “Take your son, your only son Isaac whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering.”

  13. The Ultimate Sacrifice • Abraham obeys without hesitation • “God will provide himself, the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” • God responds to his faith by stopping Abraham • Final confirmation of promise #3! • Because Abraham was willing to give up his only son, all nations will be receive God’s blessing!

  14. The Ultimate Sacrifice • What the Story Says: • Faith and obedience cannot be separated! • “Faith without works is dead!” • Abraham not only believed so much but he ACTED accordingly

  15. Abraham: Offers his only son Offers him on Mt. Moriah Isaac carried the wood up the hill God would provide the lamb From the obedience comes blessing God Offers his only son Offers him on Calvary, in the Moriah Hills Jesus carries his own cross God provides his Son, the Lamb of God From the obedience of Christ comes blessing The Ultimate Sacrifice

  16. Covenant with Abraham • One Holy Tribe • His descendents will become One Holy Nation • His descendents will rule One Holy Kingdom • His descendents will bless all through One Holy Church

  17. Patriarchs – Part IIGenesis 25-50

  18. Jacob and Esau Gn 25:19-34 • The Birth • Isaac’s wife Rebecca bears twins • Esau and Jacob (He deceives) • Esau was born first; he has the birthright • Inheritance • Special blessing • Head of family • Esau was a hunter - father’s favorite • Jacob was a farmer – Rebecca’s favorite

  19. Jacob and Esau • Jacob cheats Esau (Gn 27:1-45) • Jacob convinces Esau to sell his birthright for soup • Jacob Steals Blessing (#11 on timeline) • Esau looks for Jacob to kill him • God’s plan still goes forward despite Jacob’s actions

  20. Jacob and Esau • Jacob’s Ladder (Gn 28:10-19) • As Jacob makes his way to Haran (Rebecca’s family) he dreams about a ladder • In the dream God reaffirms the promise • Jacob names the place where this happens Bethel meaning “House of God”

  21. Jacob in Haran • Jacob meets his cousin Rachel (Gn 29:1-20) • Falls in love with her • Laban (her father) makes Jacob work for 7 years for him for Rachel • Jacob is tricked into marrying Rachel’s older sister, Leah • Laban insists that Jacob work another 7 years for Rachel • After 20 years, Jacob leaves Haran very rich

  22. Jacob in Haran • Gn 32:23-32 • Jacob wrestles with God (an angel and wins!) • The angel also damages his hip - reminder that God is always in control • Changes Jacob’s name to Israel (#12 on timeline) • Jacob and Esau then meet • Esau forgives his brother • Jacob’s 12 sons are founders of 12 tribes of Israel

  23. Joseph and the Sons of JacobGn 37:1-36 • Joseph is sold into slavery (#13 on timeline) • Joseph = Jacob’ favorite son • Ability to interpret the meaning of dreams • Joseph tells his brothers that he has had a dream where they will bow down to him • Jacob then gives Joseph a “coat of many colors”. • Brothers are envious - plot to kill Joseph

  24. Joseph and the Sons of Jacob • Joseph is sold into slavery • Reuben convinces the others to sell Joseph into slavery, thinking he’ll rescue Joseph later • Reuben is too late - Joseph is sold • The brothers tell their father (Israel) that Joseph has been killed by wild animals and they show him the coat covered in blood • Jacob mourns his son

  25. Joseph in Egypt • Joseph a slave (Gn 39:1-23) • Joseph is sold to Potiphar • Puts Joseph in charge of his household • Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph of sexual harassment and • He is jailed • Joseph meets Pharaoh’s Baker and Butler in jail and interprets their dreams (Gn 40:1-22) • The Butler is released to work for Pharaoh again while the Baker is executed – exactly as predicted

  26. Joseph in Egypt • The Pharaoh Dreams (Gn 41:1-36) • The Pharaoh has 2 strange dreams • Joseph interprets the dreams to mean that there will be 7 years of good harvests followed by 7 years of famine • It happens!! • Joseph - It is God who has given the interpretation, not him

  27. Joseph in Egypt • Joseph’s Brothers in Egypt (Gn 42-45) • Pharaoh appoints Joseph governor • Famine in Canaan • Jacob (Israel) sends 10 sons to Egypt to buy grain • They meet Joseph but do not recognize him • Joseph recognizes them • Tests his brothers • Reveals himself to them • Forgives them

  28. Israelites in Egypt • Jacob’s Family Moves to Egypt (#14) • The Israelites settle in Goshen – a section of Egypt • Live in peace there for 400 years • Jacob gives his blessing to his son Judah (Gn 49:8-12) • Messiah will come from Judah’s line • Genesis ends with the death of Jacob and Joseph

  29. Forgiveness • Genesis 50:20 “As for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good.” • This is the theme that introduces the concept of forgiveness • Forgiveness • To pardon a wrong • Esau does this with Jacob (Gn 33:1-4) • Joseph does this with his brothers as God wants to do with Mankind through his Covenant with Abraham • God is slowly teaching mankind the elements of love

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