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 […]
Mar 12 – 2 Lent Genesis 12:1-4a The Call of Abram Background: The first 11 chapters of Genesis set the stage for creation and provide a broad-brush picture of the state of humanity; beginning in the Garden of Eden, traversing the Flood, and finally with the Tower of Babel. Chapter 12 begins the Abraham Cycle […]
Mar 5 – 1 Lent Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 In the Garden The First Sin and Its Punishment Background: Genesis is held by Jew and Christian alike as a book that was dictated by God to Moses; although there is little information in the Hebrew Bible to support this claim. Genesis is a rich book unique […]