Genesis Bible Study from Four Soils Ministry

1.In Genesis 8:20 the Bible mentions "clean animals" and a "burnt offering". God's Word will explain these in much more detail later. However look forward and give a brief description/definition of "clean animals" and "burnt offering".

Hint: Do a search on these terms in "Blue Letter Bible."

2.How does Genesis 11:1-4 relate to Genesis 9:1? (250 words or less)

3.What is the event recorded in Genesis 11:1-9 called? Do a phrase (word) search on the Internet of "outline of Genesis". What four events do many of the outlines use to outline chapters 1-11?

4. Do word searches on the Internet of "Systematic theology, Covenant theology, Biblical theology, and Dispensationalism ". (A)Give a brief definition of these four different schools of theology. (B) What are some important differences of interpretation driven by these theologies of events in Genesis chapters 1-11?

5.Which school of theology is nearest your own thinking? Think about and explain how certain theological concepts act like "colored eye glasses" to shade/influence/filter our understanding as we read Scripture.

Note: The Bible says that we are to meditate upon God's Word. I would like for you to meditate upon Genesis chapters 1-11 as you answer questions 6- 10.

6.Identify one event in Genesis chapters 1-11 that relates to the doctrine of God and explain how. (250 words or less)

7.Identify one event in Genesis chapters 1-11 that relates to the doctrine of man and explain how. (250 words or less)

8.Identify one event in Genesis chapters 1-11 that relates to the doctrine of sin and explain how. (250 words or less)

9.Identify one event in Genesis chapters 1-11 that relates to the doctrine of God's grace and explain how. (250 words or less)

10.Reflect on Genesis chapters 1-11. Identify a key event and use the following terms to summarize the event in your own words. (foreknowledge - foreordination - freewill (God granted freedom) - fellowship - faithfulness)

If taking the course for credit, submit your response for review to: crcking@knology.net.

Once reviewed comments will be returned to the student.

I. Four Events (1:1-12:1)

1. Creation
2. Fall
3. Flood
4. Tower of Babel/Nations

II. Four People (12:1-50:26)

1. Abraham
2. Isaac
3. Jacob
4. Joseph

Facts About the Book of Genesis

1. There are 50 chapters.
2. The accepted author is Moses.
3. Genesis provides background regarding how everything began.
4. The word Genesis means “origin” or “beginning”. The English title is based on the name given by Greek translators.
5. The Greek name can be translated to mean “source” or “generation”.
6. The original title in Hebrew is Berephith and translates to “In the beginning”.
7. Genesis tells us how people were created and placed in a perfect environment.
8. Genesis also explains how sin began and how God would treat evil.
9. Want to know how nations began? Where language came from? How people divided work? The answers can all be found in Genesis.
10. God focuses on one family---Abraham’s and we learn how the Hebrew people began with stories including Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
11. Genesis reveals God’s glorious plan to build a kingdom of redeemed people.
12. The themes in Genesis are creation, death, flood, covenant, and providence.
13. Is Jesus mentioned in Genesis? Yes! When God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac (22:8) we see a substitute being offered in the form of a ram just as Jesus acted as our substitute.

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