Genesis

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Genesis Author: Moses Though the events of Genesis end three centuries before Moses birth, the whole of scripture is unified in its testimony of Mosaic authorship of the first five books of the Old Testament (The Torah or Law) cf. Exodus 17:14; 24:4, 7; 34:27; Lev. 1:1-2; Numbers 33:2; Deut. 31:24-26; John 1:17; 10:45-47; Romans 10:5 etc. Moses undoubtedly had both oral and written records of early history which were used under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to write about events that preceded his life. (See the instructor’s handout on the Documentary Hypothesis). Date of Events: Creation – 1804 BC Time of Writing: Between 1540 and 1410 BC Theme:

God’s sovereignty in creation, procreation, redemption, history, and especially in His choice, direction and preservation of Israel – A nation through whom He will bless all the peoples of the earth.

Key Word: Beginnings In Genesis we see the beginnings of the universe (1:1); the human race (1:27); the Sabbath (2:2-3); marriage (3:22-24); sin (3:1-7); sacrifice and salvation (3:15, 21); family (4:1-15); civilization (4:16-21); government (9:1-6); nations (11); Israel (12:1-3) Key Verses: 15

I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (ESV) 1

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:1-3 (ESV) 20

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20 (ESV)

Genesis #8: The Flood Text: Genesis 7-8 Notes: