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The Book of Genesis

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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The Book of Genesis

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  1. The Book of Genesis

  2. Title? • Title ‘Genesis’ comes from Septuagint • Literally means ‘Generations’ • Genesis focuses on God and God’s people • Regaining their trust

  3. Original Sin GOD Separation Humans

  4. 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.

  5. Metaphor • Story not supposed to be taken literally • Original Sin is real • Humans separate from God • God is calling us

  6. Abram / Abraham • Born in Ur • Immigrated • Wife Sarai and Servant Hagar • Two sons: Isaac and Ishmael • Trusting Relationship with God

  7. God’s Covenant with Abraham • God and Abraham discuss the Covenant 3 times • Genesis 12 • Genesis 15 • Genesis 17

  8. 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

  9. Jacob • Son of Isaac • 12 Sons • Eventually become 12 tribal leaders

  10. The Family • Abraham + Sarah → Isaac and Ishmael • Isaac + Rebekah → Jacob and Esau • Jacob + Lots of Women → 12 Sons (and a daughter)

  11. Jacob was a Busy Man • Gad • Dan • Benjamin • Zebulun • Asher • Naphtali • Dinah • Simeon • Judah • Joseph • Reuben • Levi • Issachar

  12. Joseph • Youngest of Jacob’s sons • Favoured by Jacob • Arrogant • Sold by his older brothers to Egyptian traders

  13. Joseph’s Political Career • Rises to Prime Minister • Famine • Jacob’s sons come to Joseph for food

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