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But First...But First... The Bible is first of all, One Book, Written by men who were inspired

by the Holy Spirit

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by the Holy Spirit There are 66 books in the Bible, divided into two major parts:

o Old Testament – 39 Books – God’s Covenant with the Hebrews

o New Testament – 27 Books – God’s Covenant of Grace

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“The New Testament is in the Old concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Revealed.”

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“The New Testament is in the Old concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Revealed.”

The Old Testament may be Classified into four groups:o The Law (the Pentateuch), 5 books

o Poetry, 5 books

o History, 12 books

o The Prophets, which may be further defined as:• Major prophets, 5 books• Minor prophets, 17 books

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The Law and PoetryThe Law and Poetry

The Law (Pentateuch) Poetry

1 – Genesis 1 – Job

2 – Exodus 2 – Psalms

3 – Leviticus 3 – Proverbs

4 – Numbers 4 – Ecclesiastes

5 – Deuteronomy 5 – Song of Solomon

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History and The ProphetsHistory and The ProphetsHistory – 12 Books Prophets – 17 Books, 5 Major and 12 Minor

1 – Joshua 1 – Isaiah 1 – Hosea

2 – Judges 2 – Jeremiah 2 – Joel

3 – Ruth 3 – Lamentations 3 – Amos

4 – 1 Samuel 4 – Ezekiel 4 – Obediah

5 – 2 Samuel 5 – Daniel 5 – Jonah

6 – 1 Kings 6 – Micah

7 – 2 Kings 7 – Nahum

8 – 1 Chronicles 8 – Habakkuk

9 – 2 Chronicles 9 – Zephaniah

10 – Ezra 10 – Haggai

11 – Nehemiah 11 – Zechariah

12 - Esther 12 – Malachi

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In The Beginning...In The Beginning...

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin?

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? Greg Easterbrook (Wired Magazine): Two Really Big Questions:

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? Greg Easterbrook (Wired Magazine): Two Really Big Questions:

o Why does Life Exist?

o How did the Universe Begin?

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” (Gen. 1:1)

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest (Gen. 2:2)

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day (Gen. 1:26-30; 2:7-25)

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day God saw all He had created, and it was very good (Gen. 1:3, 10, 12,

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Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day God saw all He had created, and it was very good. Sin entered the world through Adam, the Federal Head of all

mankind (Gen. 3)

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mankind. Temptation – disobedience – guilt – shame – fear – blame –

punishment => death (Genesis 3:17-19)

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God created heaven and earth

God created everything good

God gave the Earth to mankind

God binds himself to creation

God claims ownership of creation

Humankind, too, is owned by Him

Humankind has limited freedom

Man made in the image and likeness of God

Man’s responsibilities as the crown of God’s creation:

• replenish the earth

• subdue the earth

• dress, till, and keep the earth

• have dominion over the earth

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God designed man to live in harmony with all things

That harmony was fourfold in nature

• harmony with God

• harmony with self

• harmony with others

• harmony with nature

That harmony was contingent upon obedience to God

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God’s intent (harmony) is disrupted

The cause is disobedience

Man wanted more than the limited freedom mandated by God, and he revolted

Disobedience and revolt lead to a separation and estrangement from God

Man is out of harmony with God, himself, others, and nature

Creation is misused by man

Disobedience leaves God’s created ones carrying the burden of guilt and a “sense of guilt”

God does not abandon His sinful creatures; a new promise is given to them

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mankind. Temptation – disobedience – guilt – shame – fear – blame –

punishment => death Procreation – Brothers – hatred – murder – blame (Genesis 4)

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Adam to Noah…to AbramAdam to Noah…to Abram

Cain and Abel, and Seth (Genesis 5:3)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations (Gen. 5)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood (Gen. 6-9)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth (Gen. 9-10)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed (Gen. 10:32)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C., Gen. 11)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C.) From Shem to Terah and Abram (Gen. 11:10-32)

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Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C.) From Shem to Terah and Abram From Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran (Genesis 11:27-12:4)

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The Travels of AbramThe Travels of Abram

(c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland (Gen 12:1)

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God takes the initiative and introduces a plan designed to save the world from the dilemma imposed by sin and evil. The plan begins in human history with a covenant made between God and Abraham.

Genesis 12:1-3

The Destiny:• “I will bless you..”• “..so that you will be a blessing..”• “..by you all the families of the

earth shall bless themselves.”

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(c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age (Genesis 12:4)

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(c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3)

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o I will make you a Great Nation

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o I will make you a Great Nationo I will Bless you

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o I will make you a Great Nationo I will Bless youo Through you I will Bless the Nations of the earth

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(c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant


Separation from Lot after a sojourn in Egypt (Genesis 12:10-13:18)

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Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16)

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Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16) Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21)

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Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16) Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21) Desire for an heir – God renews covenant promise (Genesis 15)

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o I will make you a Great Nation

o I will Bless you

o Through you I will Bless the Nations of the earth Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16) Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21) Desire for an heir – God renews covenant promise (Genesis 15) Desire for an heir – Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16)

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Abraham, Ishmael, IsaacAbraham, Ishmael, Isaac

Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15)

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Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise Renewed (Genesis 17:1-8)

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Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14)

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Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21)

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Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21) Ishmael will also be the father of princes, and a great nation. But he will not

be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20)

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be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20) Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15)

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be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20) Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15) Sodom and Gomorrah: Sin leads to Destruction (Genesis 18:16-19:30)

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be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20) Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15) Sodom and Gomorrah: Sin leads to Destruction (Genesis 18:16-19:30) Lot settles in the mountains with his daughters (Genesis 19:30-38)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7) Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7) Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) God tests Abraham – “sacrifice your only son” (Genesis 22:1-14)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) God tests Abraham – “sacrifice your only son” (Genesis 22:1-14) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15-18)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Gen. 25:19-34)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34) Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34) Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27) Esau marries pagan wives (Gen. 26:34) – Jacob to Haran (Gen. 28)

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Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34) Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27) Esau marries pagan wives (Gen. 26:34) – Jacob to Haran (Gen. 28) Jacob’s dream – promise affirmed through Jacob’s seed (Gen.

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Jacob & the Children of Israel Jacob & the Children of Israel

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Rachel at the Well near Paddan Aram (Genesis 29)

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Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel (Gen. 29)

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Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel

o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah (Gen. 29:31-35)

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Rachel at the Well

Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel

o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judaho Bilhah – Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:1-8)

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Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban– marriage to Leah and Rachel

o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judaho Bilhah – Dan and Naphtalio Zilpah – Gad and Asher (Gen. 30:9-13)

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o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judaho Bilhah – Dan and Naphtalio Zilpah – Gad and Ashero Leah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah (Gen. 30:14-21)

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o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judaho Bilhah – Dan and Naphtalio Zilpah – Gad and Ashero Leah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinaho Rachel – Joseph (Gen. 30:22-24)

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o Leah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judaho Bilhah – Dan and Naphtalio Zilpah – Gad and Ashero Leah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinaho Rachel – Joseph

Return to Canaan with family and riches (Genesis 30:25-31:31)

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Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel (Genesis 32:22-32)

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Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau (Genesis 33)

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Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau Settlement in Shechem (Genesis 33:18-20)

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Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau Settlement in Shechem Conflict in Shechem, the rape of Dinah, move to Bethel (Genesis

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Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau Settlement in Shechem Conflict in Shechem, the rape of Dinah, move to Bethel The Death of Rachel, the birth of Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-20)

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The Twelve TribesThe Twelve Tribes

The Twelve Sons of Israel (Genesis 35:23-26)

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The Twelve TribesThe Twelve Tribes

The Twelve Sons of Israel (Gen. 35:23-26) The sons of Leah:

o Reuben, the Firstborn of Jacobo Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun

The sons of Rachel:o Joseph and Benjamin

The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah:o Dan and Naphtali

The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah:o Gad and Asher

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The Death of IsaacThe Death of Isaac

The Twelve Sons of Israel (Gen. 35:23-26) The sons of Leah:

o Reuben, the Firstborn of Jacobo Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun

The sons of Rachel:o Joseph and Benjamin

The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah:o Dan and Naphtali

The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah:o Gad and Asher

Isaac dies at 180 years of age; his sons Esau and Jacob bury him (Genesis 35:27-29)

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Descendants of EsauDescendants of Esau

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Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s wives, sons and grandsons.

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Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named.

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Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed.

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Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed. The kings who reigned in the land, before the Israelites returned

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Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed. The kings who reigned in Edom, before the Israelites returned, are

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named. The Edomites lived in Seir, which is southeast of the Dead Sea. They will become constant enemies of the descendants of Jacob.

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named. The Edomites lived in Seir, which is southeast of the Dead Sea. They will become constant enemies of the descendants of Jacob. Fierce and bitter opposition to the Israelites.

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The Story of JosephThe Story of Joseph

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors”

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites The brothers lie to their father

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Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites The brothers lie to their father Jacob goes into mourning for his son

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Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman (Gen. 38)

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Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah

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Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar

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Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and God puts him to death

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offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance God puts Onan to death as well, for his wickedness

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offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance Onan also put to death for his wickedness Judah’s wife dies

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Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant –

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Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard (Genesis 39) Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant –

given all responsibility over Potipher’s household Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed

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given all responsibility over Potipher’s household Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed False accusation sends Joseph to prison

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given all responsibility over Potipher’s household Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed False accusation sends Joseph to prison By God’s grace Joseph finds favor with the prison warden – given

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Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison (Gen. 40)

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Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41)

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41) All his magicians and wise men unable to interpret his dreams

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cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41) All his magicians and wise men unable to interpret his dreams The cupbearer remembers Joseph, who is summoned from prison

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Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country

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Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the countryo Joseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good

years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine

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Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in charge

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Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in chargeo Sign of office – Pharaoh’s signet ring

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o Linked to the land – Asenath, daughter of a priest, to be his wife

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o Linked to the land – Asenath, daughter of a priest, to be his wife

o Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of the pharaoh

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Joseph puts his plan into effect

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Joseph puts his plan into effect Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine:

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o Manasseh, the elder

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o Ephraim, the younger

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The storehouses of Egypt are filled to overflowing during the years of plenty

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When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat

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When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat There is even enough to sell to people from other countries which

are also enduring severe famine

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When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat There is even enough to sell to people from other countries which

are also enduring severe famine Review: Genesis 12:1-3 – “.. all peoples of the earth shall be

blessed through you.”

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Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42)

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Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping

Benjamin with him at home

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Genesis 46:8-27)

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26)

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26) The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26) The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds Joseph’s younger son Ephraim blessed over the elder, Manasseh

(Gen 48:1-20)

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Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26) The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds Joseph’s younger son Ephraim blessed over the elder, Manasseh

(Gen 48:1-20) Israel lived 17 years in Egypt, blessed his sons, died, and was

buried in Canaan

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The End of Joseph’s StoryThe End of Joseph’s Story

After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt They will live there for 400 years. A pharaoh will come who did not

know Joseph, and he will make their lives hard.

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After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt They will live there for 400 years. A pharaoh will come who did not

know Joseph, and he will make their lives hard. We turn to the book of Exodus for the story of God’s deliverance

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..thus endeth Lesson One..thus endeth Lesson One

Documents

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