Bible study.......... Genesis
Syllabus for the Bible Study of Genesis
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the Bible study of the book of Genesis you should understand why Genesis (the book of beginnings) is the foundation of the Pentateuch, Old Testament and the entire Bible. The focus of both the book of Genesis and the whole Bible is God (in the beginning God). Not only did “in the beginning God create”, but He also “in the beginning God commanded” Adam not to eat from the “tree of knowledge,” Adam’s disobedience was the original sin of man. This established the need of God’s plan, which was laid before the foundation of the World.
1 Cor 2:7-8 speak of God’s plan or mystery. It states, “No, the wisdom we speak of is the secret wisdom of God,* which was hidden in former times, though he made it for our benefit before the world began. But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would never have crucified our glorious Lord.”
The first three chapters of Genesis lay the ground work for the key Bible doctrines such as foreknowledge, foreordination, free will (freedom), fellowship with God, and faithfulness of God.
Genesis is one of the five books written by Moses and is the foundation for both the Jewish and Christian faith. These five books written by Moses are also sometimes called the Torah or “Law”.
The purpose of the study of Genesis is like the study of any section of Scripture, which can give one the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. Also all Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. The “Word of God” straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. The “Word of God” is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipping us for every good thing God wants us to do.
In Psalms we find that the “Word of God” says that if we will study (hide in our hearts) the word of God, we will not sin against God. It also says that the “Word of God” should be a lamp to our feet and a light to our paths. Both these verses imply that if we meditate upon the “Word of God” we will not stumble into sin.
As we study the book of Genesis our faith in God and His word should been strengthened since the Bible states “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
During this Bible study of Genesis you will be exposed to many of the key Christian doctrines and the basic tools of Biblical interpretation and presentation. Each student should become a more thoughtful interpreter of the Bible as they meditate upon God’s Holy Word.
Bottom line for the Genesis Bible study course is that the student should increase their knowledge of Genesis, of the Bible as a whole, and of God, while they are developing a stronger Biblical Worldview.
Course Assignments:
Lesson 1 - Beginning
Lesson 2 - Garden of Eden
Lesson 3 - Wickedness of Man
Lesson 4 - Tower of Babel
Lesson 5 - Call Of Abraham
Lesson 6 - Promise to Abraham
Lesson 7 - Lot
Lesson 8 - Test Of Abraham
Lesson 9 - Brothers
Lesson 10 - Joseph & Judah
Each Bible study lesson of the Four Soils Ministry Bible School's study of Genesis contains ten questions, with most questions requiring a brief written response. A person who is familiar with the book of Genesis will find they can complete most lessons can in a few hours.
Students are encouraged to set a goal to complete at least one lesson per week, however this is not mandatory.
The structure of Four Soils Ministry’s free Bible Study and philosophy of Four Soils Ministry’s free Bible School allows for each student to proceed at their own rate of speed with out impacting the process of others..
Course Procedures:
(1) Each Bible Study lesson of Genesis is sent by email to the student. The Students can interact with their instructor by email to ask questions, make comments, or ect.
(2) Each Bible Study lesson of Genesis when completed is returned to Four Soils Ministry by the Internet for grading.
(3) Each Bible Study lesson of Genesis is graded pass or fail by an instructor, comments will be sent back to the student.
(4) The role of Four Soils Ministry is to provide structure, encouragement, and feedback. The learning and effort is the responsibility of the student.
All ten lessons for Genesis is now available on the website by way of the lesson links above. If a student wants to take the course for credit they can send in a lesson one at a time or all ten lessons at once. All lessons must be reviewed to receive a certificate of completion. Certificates are only issued after all lessons for all twelve modules (120 lessons) are received.
At any point questions can be sent to us and our goal is to respond in 48 hours are less. We suggest that each student create a hard copy of each lesson. This will become a valuable resource as the course of study progresses.
Acknowledgment and Feedback will be given on all inquires and lessons submitted.