An Intro to Genesis A singular composition composing 5 scrolls An Intro to Genesis Written by Moses After the Exodus (@1445 B.C.) An Intro to Genesis I. Primeval History (1-11) – 4 Big Events A. Creation B. Fall C. Flood D. Dispersion (Tower of Babel) An Intro to Genesis II. Patriarchal History (12-50) – 4 Big People A. Abraham B. Isaac C. Jacob D. Joseph An Intro to Genesis 10 Toledots – “Generations of…” 1. The Generations of the heavens & earth – 2:4 2. The Generations of Adam – 5:1 3. The Generations of Noah – 6:9 4. The Generations of Noah’s sons – 10:1 5. The Generations of Shem – 11:10 6. The Generations of Terah – 11:27 7. The Generations of Ishmael – 25:12 8. The Generations of Isaac – 25:19 9. The Generations of Esau – 36:1 10. The Generations of Jacob – 37:2 An Intro to Genesis A Genealogy of Terah – 11:27-32 B Promise of a son and start of Abraham’s journey – 12:1-9 C Abraham lies about Sarah; the LORD protects her – 12:10-20 D Lot settles in Sodom – 13:1-18 E Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Lot militarity – 14:1-24 F Covenant with Abraham; announcement of Ishmael – 15:1-16:16 F’ Covenant with Abraham; announcement of Isaac – 17:1-18:15 E’ Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Lot in prayer – 18:16-33 D’ Lot flees doomed Sodom – 19:1-38 C’ Abraham lies about Sarah; the LORD protects her – 20:1-18 B’ Birth of son and climax of Abraham’s journey – 21:1-22:19 A’ Genealogy of Nahor – 22:20-24 An Intro to Genesis I. Themes in Genesis 1-11 Sin Speech Judgment Grace An Intro to Genesis I. Themes in Genesis 12-50 Blessing Land Seed An Intro to Abraham I. A Hopeless Future – 11:27-32 An Intro to Abraham I. A Hopeless Future – 11:27-32 A Introduction: Terah and his offspring B The family lives in Ur; Haran dies C Abraham takes Sarah as his wife; Nahor marries Milcah, whose father is Haran X Sarah is barren; she has no children C’ Terah takes Abraham along with Sarah and Lot whose father is Haran B’ The family leaves Ur and settles in Haran A’ Conclusion: Terah’s death An Intro to Abraham I. A Hopeless Future – 11:27-32 II. A New Creation – 12:1-3 III. A Simple Obedience – 12:4-6 IV. A Greater Revelation – 12:7a V. A Growing Worship – 12:7b-9 Lessons to Learn From Abraham 1) True Faith Moves Us 2) Deeper Trust leads to Deeper Worship Lessons to Learn From God 1) Only God Can Give You a Future 2) Our Hope is God’s Gift; Not our Achievement Lessons to Learn From Jesus 1) The Hope of Abraham and of the Nations for Salvation Depends on God’s Promise to Give a Son 2) Jesus’ Call in our Lives is Just as Risky and Open-Ended .