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Supplemental Notes: The Book of Genesis compiled by Chuck Missler © 2004 Koinonia House Inc. Audio Listing Genesis 1:1 Introduction. Why Study Genesis? Genesis vs. Revelation. The Nature of Reality and the Nature of God. Genesis 1:2-5 Day One. The Holy Spirit Moves… The “Gap” Theory. Origin of Satan. The Mysterious Nature of Light. Genesis 1:6-8 The Second Day. Stretching the Heavens. “Big Bang” Models? The Acknowledgments Fabric of Space. Hyperdimensions. Quantum Physics Implications. These notes have been assembled from speaking notes and related Genesis 1:9-13 materials which had been compiled from a number of classic and contemporary commentaries and other sources detailed in the bibliog- The Third Day. The Origin of Life. Thermodynamics and Entropy. raphy, as well as other articles and publications of Koinonia House. Molecular Chemistry. The Anthropic Principle. While we have attempted to include relevant endnotes and other references, we apologize for any errors or oversights. Genesis 1:14-19 The complete recordings of the sessions, as well as supporting dia- The Fourth Day. The Stars and Planets. The Nebular Hypothesis. grams, maps, etc., are also available in various audiovisual formats from Extraterrestrial Life? Signs in the Heavens. “Appointed Times” the publisher. Genesis 1:20 - 23 The Fifth Day. Fish and Fowl. The Fallacy of Evolution. Evidences of Design. Biodiversity. Genesis 1:24 - 28 The Sixth Day. Land Animals and Man. Fallacies and Frauds. Evidences of Design. Architecture of Man. Genesis 2 The Seventh Day. The Sabbath. Recap of Mr. & Mrs. Man. Why No “erev” and “boker”? “A Repose” on the Universe? The Sabbath in Prophecy. The Role of Marriage. Page 2 Page 3 Audio Listing Audio Listing Genesis 3 Genesis 21, 22 and 24 The Seed Plot of the Bible. The Fall of Man. Marriage. Adam as a Type The Birth of Isaac. The Offering of Isaac. The Bride for Isaac. of Christ. Effects of the Fall. Genesis 23, 25 - 27 Genesis 4 - 5 The Death of Sarah. The Birth of Esau and Jacob. The Covenant The story of Cain and Abel: the “Second” Murder. A Hidden Message Confirmed. The Stolen Blessing. in the Genealogy of Noah. Genesis 28 - 31 Genesis 6 Jacob at Bethel. Leah and Rachel. Sons of Jacob. Jacob’s Flight. The Days of Noah. The “Nephilim.” Lines of Seth vs. Angel View of Genesis 6. Genesis 32 - 36 Genesis 7 - 8 Jacob’s Wrestling. Jacob Reconciles with Esau. Dinah Avenged. Jacob Returns to Bethel. The Generations of Esau. The Flood of Noah. Noah’s Ark and Attempts to Locate it. Canopy Theory vs. Hydroplate Theory of the Flood. The New Beginning. Genesis 37 - 39 Genesis 9 - 10 The most remarkable drama in the Bible—the incredible career of Joseph, from being sold into slavery by his brothers to becoming prime minister The Post-Flood World. The Table of Nations. Nimrod and Babylon. of the ruling empire of the world! Joseph’s Dreams. Judah’s Sin with Tamar. Joseph Imprisoned. [Also, a Review of the Book of Ruth.] Genesis 11 Genesis 40 - 45 The Tower of Bab-El. The Land of Nimrod. The Doom of Babylon vs. The Fall of Babylon. Joseph Forgotten. Pharaoh’s Dreams. Brothers’ First Visit to Egypt. Brothers’ Second Visit to Egypt. The Testing by Joseph. Joseph Genesis 12 - 15 Revealed. The Call of Abraham. The Separation of Lot. The Battle of the Nine Genesis 46 - 48, 50 Kings. The Abrahamic Covenant. Jacob Journeys to Egypt. Jacob’s Family Honored. Ephraim and Genesis 16 - 20 Manasseh Blessed. The Death of Jacob. Hagar the Egyptian. Names Changed. Oaks of Mamre. Sodom and Genesis 49 Gomorrah. The Lapse at Gerar. The Prophetic Future of the Twelve Tribes. Page 4 Page 5 The Book of Genesis Luke Chapter 24: The Walk to Emmaus Introduction 13] And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. There are only two world views: either everything is a result of a cosmic 14] And they talked together of all these things which had happened. accident, or we are the result of a deliberate design by a Designer. 15] And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. There are also four basic questions common to every individual: Who 16] But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? and, Where am I going when “...three score furlongs” = 7 ½ miles, from Jerusalem (furlong = 1/8 mile). I die? 17] And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have Two Critical Discoveries one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18] And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art 1) We have in our possession an Integrated Message System, con- thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come sisting of 66 separate books penned by 40 different individuals over to pass there in these days? thousands of years... 19] And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all 2) Which provably has its origin from outside our time domain. the people: 20] And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, One Integrated Design: The New Testament is in the Old Testament and have crucified him. concealed; The Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed. 21] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside — Augustine all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22] Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were The Old Testament is an account of a Nation. The New Testament is the early at the sepulchre; account of a Man. The Creator became a Man. His appearance is the 23] And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. central event of all history: He died to purchase us and is alive now. The 24] And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even most exalted privilege is to know Him. That’s what the Bible is all about. so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets The Torah: The Five Books of Moses have spoken: 26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? Genesis The Book of Beginnings 27] And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all Exodus The Birth of the Nation the scriptures the things concerning himself. Leviticus The Law of the Nation 28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though Numbers The Wilderness Wanderings he would have gone further. Deuteronomy The Laws Reviewed 29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, Who Wrote the Torah? and brake, and gave to them. 31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their Documentary Hypothesis (Graf-Wellhausen Hypothesis) says that the sight. Torah was compiled by later editors: J (Jehovahist, Yahwist); E (Elohist); 32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked D (Deuteronomic source); and, P (Priestly source). This hypothesis was with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? created without any compelling historical, linguistic or textual evidence and has been shredded by Oswalt T. Allis, R.N. Whybray, E.J. Young, Umbertos Cassuto, R.K. Harrison, Kenneth A. Kitchen… et al. Page 6 Page 7 Textual Rebuttals In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made • Emmaus Road Account. by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. • Authentication of Moses: Mt 8:4; 19:7,8; 23:2; Mk 1:44; 10:3,4; 7:10; John 1:1-3 Lk 5:14; 16:19, 31; 20:37; 24:27,44; Jn 3:14; 5:39,45,46; 6:32; 7:19, 22,23. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, • All Scriptures are Christ Centered: Jn 5:39; Ps 40:7; Mt 5:17,18. visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principali- • Old Testament Quotes: ties, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before – Adam: Deut, Job, 1 Chr. all things, and by him all things consist. – Noah: 1 Chr, Isa, Ezek. John 5:45-47 – Abraham: 15X in OT; 11X in NT. – Jacob: 20X in OT; 17X NT. “...consist”: composed, established, held together. • New Testament Quotes of Genesis: – 165 direct quotes; ~200 allusions; Why Study the Book of Genesis? – ~100 of the first 11 chapters. It is the Book of Beginnings (Law of First Mention): Creation • Man Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth • Woman • Sabbath • Marriage • Home • Childhood • Sin • Murder you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
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