Genesis
A Study of the First Book of the Bible
Genesis 25-32
April 25, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 31, Genesis 28, Genesis 25, Genesis 29, Genesis 30
Jacob, struggled against God to gain his birthright, he created unnecessary conflict in his life with his scheming. He didn't surrender to God, but had he surrendered to God, he would have made his life a lot easier and better. Referenced Verses: Hebrews 11:21 Genesis 25:23 Genesis 25:27-28 Genesis 27:41 Genesis 28:3-4 Psalms 139:7-10 Genesis 29:20 Genesis 29:25 Genesis 31:11-12 Genesis 31:52 Genesis 27:41 Hosea 12:3-4 Hebrews 11:21
Genesis 22
March 7, 2024 • Peter Denham • Genesis 22:1–19
God promised Abraham a large progeny, but after giving him a son God tests Abraham's faith by telling him to sacrifice his only son. Of note, this is the first time in the Bible the word "love" is used. Abraham bows to the will of God, even not knowing what will happen on the mountain. Definition: hermeneutics [plural in form but singular or plural in construction]: the study of the https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological principles of interpretation (as of the Bible).
Genesis 20-21
February 29, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 20, Genesis 21
In a repeat of his actions in Egypt, Abraham puts his wife in the precarious position of being taken by another man. Abimelek gets confronted by God. God wants people to follow His righteous ways, not their sinful worldly ways. “https://quotefancy.com/quote/1617412/anthony-the-great-this-is-the-great-work-of-a-man-always-to-take-the-blame-for-his-own” — https://quotefancy.com/anthony-the-great-quotes Referenced Verses: Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4; Proverbs 6:32 2 Samuel 12:7; 2 Samuel 12:9; 2 Samuel 12:13 Mark 9:33 -34; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Luke 16:15 1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Galatians 4:4 Hebrews 11:13
Genesis 12-14
February 1, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 12, Genesis 13, Genesis 14
God helped Abraham along his journey to the establishment of the Chosen People of God. REFERENCED VERSES: Romans 4:3-5; Hebrews 11:8-10; Deuteronomy 12:8-11; John 14:6; John 3:3; Genesis 16:1-2; Genesis 26:7 Psalms 110:4; 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
Genesis 12:1-3
January 25, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Acts 7, Genesis 12, Genesis 28, Genesis 17, Galatians 3:8
When Abraham left Ur and arrived in Canaan, God said He would give him THIS land. God promised him several times about a land, descendants and a blessing. God made a covenant with Abraham that would ensure the perpetuation of his house and that the Messiah would come from his seed.
Genesis 12
January 11, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 12
God calls us throughout history to return to Him. He calls us out of our worldly culture, to rise above it, to a lifestyle that God intends for us. **FAITH is a SOLID foundation upon which to navigate life!** Acts 7:2-4; Joshua 24:1-3; Romans 1; Hebrews 11:8 (By Faith);
Genesis 8-10
December 14, 2023 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 9, Genesis 10, Genesis 8
These passages are rich with historical as well as spiritual importance. Noah's first act after leaving the Ark was a spiritual one. He made a sacrifice to God. His was a life of sacrifice. Referenced Verses: Mark 15:15; Joshua 8:30; Joshua 8:33-34 Exodus 20:13; Exodus 21:12; Leviticus 24:17-22 2 Peter 3:7-9; Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:29-35; Ephesians 5:18
Genesis 6-8
November 30, 2023 • Jim Gallagher • Genesis 7, Genesis 8, Genesis 6
Antediluvian - that period of time before the Great Flood. Noah proclaimed the message of salvation, but men didn't listen. So, God declared He would destroy the earth, but "Noah found Grace in the eyes of the Lord". This is a story teaching of what will be coming...judgment from God for our sinfulness.