Genesis

I. Introduction to the Law

A. Almost every significant Old Testament theme is introduced in the Law.

B. Torah - Hebrew for “instruction,” also called the Pentateuch

C. Two Types of Law

1. Command

2. Case

D. Different kind of instruction: Genesis 1 – Exodus 19

E. The Author of the Law: Moses

F. The Audience of the Law

II. Genesis

A. Emphasis

1. God creates.

2. God judges sin.

3. God redeems his people.

B. Outline

1. Genesis 1:1 – 11:9

2. Genesis 11:10 – 25:18

3. Genesis 25:19 – 36:43

4. Genesis 37 – 50

C. Contents of Genesis

1. The Creation of the World (1 – 2)

2. The Fall into Sin (3)

3. Effects of Sin on the Human Race (4 – 6)

4. New Beginning with Noah and His Family (6 – 9)

5. Covenant (9:11)

6. Rebellion at the Tower of Babel (11:1-9)

7. The Call of Abraham (11:10 – 12:9)

8. Abraham’s Struggle for Faith (12:10 – 25:18)

9. Isaac: The Promise Continues (25:19 – 26:35)

10. Jacob: The Reluctant Heir of Faith (27 – 36)

11. Joseph: The Completion of the Promise (37 – 50)

D. Summary and Looking Ahead