The document discusses the book of Genesis in the Bible. It provides an overview of why studying Bible survey is important, including understanding God's redemptive plan and His relationship with humanity. It then summarizes the key people and events in Genesis, including Creation, the Fall, the Flood, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The main themes are the beginning of the world and Israel's election to fulfill God's redemptive plan. Genesis reveals God's sovereignty over all people and His faithfulness specifically to Israel.
2. Why Study Bible Survey? Show God’s Overview of God’s redemptive plan. Deepens our understanding of God’s character and His relationship to us. Shows the unity of the Bible Understand the occasion and purpose of each book in the Bible. Interpret the Bible in context Gives insight on how to properly apply the Bible in today’s world
3. Enter Into A Covenant Or Agreement Use One Man Will establish Israel as a Nation by bringing them out of Egypt Abraham God is Faithful to His Promise Enter Into A Covenant Davidic Covenant Moses leads them out to Egypt God is Faithful God is Faithful to His Promise God Enters A New Covenant with Jeremiah Fulfillment in Jesus Christ John 3:16 Ephesians 2:8-9
4. Outline of Genesis Genesis 1 – 11 – Four Events Creation – 1 to 2 Fall – 3 Flood – 6 to 8 Nation – 11 Genesis 12 – 50 – Four People Abraham – 12 to 25 Isaac – 25 to 26 Jacob – 27 to 36 Joseph – 37 to 50
5. The Problem God created man in the Image of God – Genesis 1:26-27 -What does Image of God Mean? Man has a capacity to respond to God Man has a capacity to fulfill His purpose We are now a corrupted image Need to restore the image
6. Solution -The Abrahamic Covenant The Commands Go forth from your country – Genesis 12:1 Be a blessing – Genesis 12:2 Great Commission started in the Old Testament The Promises Heir – son Inheritance – land Heritage – blessing to all nations Genesis 12:3
7. Main Thought & Purpose Main Thought – BEGINNINGS Purpose of Genesis Genesis reveals the origin and election of Israel to fulfill God’s redemptive plan for mankind. The purpose of Genesis therefore, is to show God’s sovereignty over all people and His faithfulness specifically to Israel