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Themes in Genesis

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Old Testament Survey
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Overview of the themes in Genesis from Creation to the migration of Jacob's family to live in Egypt with Joseph. Abraham had two sons: Isaac with his wife Sarah, and Ishmael with Hagar.

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                        2. Genesis 11:10 – Chapter 50

                        3. Themes in Genesis

                                    a. Creation

                                    b. Creation becomes marred by sin (Gen 2)

                                    c. Effects of sin on the human race (Gen 3)

                                    d. New beginning with Noah and his family (Gen 6)

                                    e. God's covenant with Noah (Gen 9)

                                    f. Covenant (Gen 9:11)

                                    g. Rebellion at the tower of Babel (Gen 11:1-9)

                                    h. God calls Abram (Gen 11:10-25:18)

                                    i. Our relationship with God is based on faith (Gen 15)

                                    j. Birth of Isaac (Gen 21)

                                    k. God tests Abraham (Gen 22)

                                    l. Life of Isaac (Gen 25)

                                    m. Life of Jacob

                                    n. Life of Joseph (Gen 37)

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