Jul 23 – 7 Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Dream at Bethel Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs of the Old […]
Jul 16 – 6 Pentecost Genesis 25:19-34 The Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob Esau Sells His Birthright Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while […]
Jul 9 – 5 Pentecost Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs […]
Jun 18 – 2 Pentecost Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah The Birth of Isaac Background: The section of Genesis between chapters 12 and 25 is often referred to as The Abraham Cycle. In this section God calls Abram and Sarai (Abraham and Sarah) to go and populate the promise land. […]
Jun 11 – 1 Pentecost Genesis 1:1—2:4a Six Days of Creation and the Sabbath Background: Within the book of Genesis, the writers lay out the creation of the universe and all that is in it. Additionally, the writers describe the population of the earth and the willful nature of humans in God’s realm. It has […]