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Commentary by Charles Box, Questions by John C. Sewell, and Answers by Wayne Harlan
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Introduction and Overview
Book of Genesis
by
Charles Box
I. One of the most amazing things about the book of Genesis is
the brevity with which God clearly described the beginning of our
world and the creation of mankind.
A. This summary of the creation begins with the words, “In
the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1) (AKJV)
1. The first few verses in our Bible give a summary
statement of God’s creative acts on the first days.
2. The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings.
II. Moses is accepted as the penman of the Book of Genesis as
well as the other books of the Law (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
and Deuteronomy.)
A. We are, of course, quick to remind ourselves that the
entire bible is inspired of God.
1. “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture
is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came
not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God
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spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2
Peter 1:20-21) (AKJV)
III. The book of Genesis does include the record of the creation,
sin and its consequences and also the story of Noah and the
flood.
A. However, the book of Genesis is primarily the story of the
birth and development of the nation of Israel.
1. The book of Genesis is the story of Abraham
(Genesis 12:1-Genesis 25:11), Isaac (Genesis 25:19 –
Genesis 35:29) and Jacob (Genesis 37:2 – Genesis
50:26.)
2. It also includes the story of Israel’s move to Egypt
and it continues through the death of Joseph.
IV. Genesis contains the basis of all of God’s dealings with man.
A. We learn from this great book how man can maintain a
right relationship with God.
1. The book of Genesis allows us to look at the first sin
and to be able to observe the seriousness of its
consequences.
2. God is righteous in punishing sin, even sending the
flood to destroy wickedness.
3. Genesis contains biographies of seven of God’s
servants – Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
and Joseph.
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V.
The book of Genesis is a book of generations.
A. We study: . . .
1. Genesis 2:4: The generations of the heavens and of
the earth.
2. Genesis 5:1: The generations of Adam.
3. Genesis 6:9: The generations of Noah.
4. Genesis 10:1, The generations of the sons of Noah.
5. Genesis 11:20: The generations of Shem.
6. Genesis 11:27: The generations of Terah.
7. Genesis 25:12, The generations of Ishmael.
8. Genesis 25:19: The generations of Isaac.
9. Genesis 36:1: The generations of Esau.
10. Genesis 36:9: The generations of Esau.
11. Genesis 37:2: The generations of Jacob.
VI. What do we read about in the book of Genesis?
A. We further study: . . .
1. Genesis 1: The six days of creation.
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2. Genesis 2: A broader study of creation.
3. Genesis 3: Temptation, sin and its consequences.
4. Genesis 4: Cain, Abel and Seth. (The first sacrifice,
the first murder, and the first city.)
5. Genesis 5: Descendants of Adam die.
6. Genesis 6: The building of the ark.
7. Genesis 7: The coming of the world wide flood.
8. Genesis 8: The flood ends.
9. Genesis 9: Beauty (Rainbow) and ugly (Noah ‘s
drunkenness.)
10. Genesis 10: Descendants of Shem, Ham and
Japheth.
11. Genesis 11: The building of the tower of Babel.
12. Genesis 12: The call of Abraham.
13. Genesis 13: Lot’s unwise choice.
14. Genesis 14: Abram saves Lot and meets
Melchizedeck.
15. Genesis 15: The promise of a son and the land.
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16. Genesis 16: The story of Hagar and Ishmael.
17. Genesis 17: Renewal of the promise, institution of
circumcision, new names (Abraham and Sarah).
18. Genesis 18: Searching for ten righteous souls.
19. Genesis 19: The destruction of Sodom and
Gomorrah; Lot’s salvation.
20. Genesis 20: Abraham lied to Abimelech.
21. Genesis 21: The birth of Isaac and the putting out
of Hagar and Ishmael.
22. Genesis 22: The offering of Isaac.
23. Genesis 23: Sarah’s death and burial.
24. Genesis 24: Isaac married Rebekah.
25. Genesis 25: Abraham married Keturah, Isaac’s sons
Esau and Jacob.
26. Genesis 26: Isaac and Abimelech – She is my
sister; the wives of Esau.
27. Genesis 27: Jacob deceitfully gets the blessing.
28. Genesis 28: Jacob fled to Mesopotamia.
29. Genesis 29: Jacob married Leah and Rachel.
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30. Genesis 30: Jacob’s sons.
31. Genesis 31: Jacob in Canaan.
32. Genesis 32: Jacob wrestled with God and was given
a new name (Israel.)
33. Genesis 33: Jacob meets Esau.
34. Genesis 34: Dinah and Shechem.
35. Genesis 35: Jacob goes to Bethel; birth of Benjamin
and death of Rachel.
36. Genesis 36: The generations of Esau.
37. Genesis 37: Joseph’s dreams and imprisonment in
Egypt.
38. Genesis 38: Judah and Tamar.
39. Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.
40. Genesis 40: Joseph interprets the dreams of
Pharaoh’s servants.
41. Genesis 41: Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams
and is set free.
42. Genesis 42: The seven lean years of famine,
Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt.
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43. Genesis 43: The second trip of Joseph’s brothers to
Egypt.
44. Genesis 44: The conscience of the brothers begins
to awaken.
45. Genesis 45: Joseph makes himself known.
46. Genesis 46: Jacob comes to Egypt.
47. Genesis 47: Jacob blesses Pharaoh; Joseph’s plan
saves the world.
48. Genesis 48: Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh.
49. Genesis 49: Jacob blesses his twelve sons and dies.
50. Genesis 50: Jacob’s burial and Joseph’s death, the
hope of the inheritance.
VII. Great lessons and challenging thoughts in Genesis:
A. Promises of the Messiah: . . .
1. In the very first section of Holy Scripture (Genesis),
God sets forth His desire and plan for the salvation of
mankind.
a. The book of Genesis provides some initial
thoughts about the Savior.
i. In Genesis 3:15 He is the “Seed of the
woman.”
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ii. This is a picture of the virgin birth.
b. Throughout the book of Genesis we become
acquainted with many who were in the lineage of
Jesus.
i. In Genesis 49:10 we learn that Jesus would
be born through the tribe of Judah.
B. Purpose of the Rainbow: . . .
1. The rainbow provides a promise of God’s grace.
a. After the flood God placed His bow in the sky
with a great promise.
b. “I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be
for a token of a covenant between me and the
earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a
cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in
the cloud: And I will remember my covenant,
which is between me and you and every living
creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more
become a flood to destroy all flesh. And the bow
shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I
may remember the everlasting covenant between
God and every living creature of all flesh that is
upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, This is
the token of the covenant, which I have
established between me and all flesh that is upon
the earth.” (Genesis 9:13-17) (AKJV)
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2. The earth will be destroyed, but it will be with fire
and not with water.
C. Providence of God: . . .
1. God is able to make the situations of this life work
out to the good of His people.
a. Many sad things happened in the story of
Joseph, but the statement he made to his brothers
shows God’s providence.
i. “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry
with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for
God did send me before you to preserve life.”
(Genesis 45:5) (AKJV)
D. Power of Influence: . . .
1. In Egypt Joseph was sold to Potiphar.
a. God blessed Joseph in Potiphar’s house.
b. He was made overseer over the house and all
that Potiphar had he put into his Joseph’s hands.
c. “and it came to pass from the time that he had
made him overseer in his house, and over all that
he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house
for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the Lord
was upon all that he had in the house, and in the
field.” (Genesis 39:5)
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2. The influence of Joseph was great.
Conclusion:
I Will you accept God’s wonderful good news that Jesus died for
our sins?
II. Following man’s response to God’s good news, man can
worship and serve God in spirit and in truth.
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Questions
on the
Introduction to an Overview of the Book of Genesis
By
John C. Sewell
1. What do
you
find amazing about the account of the creation as
described in the book of Genesis? _________________________
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2. Who wrote the first five (5) books of the Old Testament?
____________ wrote by the ____________ of ______________.
3. The book of ______________ includes the record of the
______________, ______________ and its ______________ as
well as many other matters. However, the book of
______________ is primarily the story of the ______________
and ____________ of the ______________ of ______________.
Genesis tells us how man can maintain a ______________
______________ with ______________.
4. The book of Genesis is a book of the generations of the
______________ and ______________, ______________,
______________, the ______________ of ______________,
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______________, ______________, ______________,
______________, ______________ and ______________.
5. Read each chapter of Genesis and, in your own words, write
below the major subject of each chapter. Chapter 1: _________
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Chapter 2: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 3: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 4: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 5: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 6: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 7: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 8: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 9: ____________________________________________
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Chapter 10: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 11: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 12: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 13: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 14: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 15: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 16: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 17: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 18: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 19: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 20: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 21: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 22: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 23: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 24: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 25: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 26: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 27: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 28: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 29: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 30: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 31: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 32: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 33: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 34: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 35: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 36: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 37: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 38: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 39: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 40: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 41: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 42: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 43: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 44: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 45: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 46: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 47: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 48: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 49: ___________________________________________
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Chapter 50: ___________________________________________
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Note: Do not limit the answers to Questions 6-9 below to what
is said in the lesson commentary. Consider all the book of
Genesis says.
6. What does Genesis say about the coming Messiah? _________
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7. What does Genesis say about the purpose of the rainbow? ___
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8. Give examples of God’s providence as revealed in Genesis. ___
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9. What does Genesis say about the power of influence? _______
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10. Based on your study of the Introduction and Overview of the
book of Genesis, what changes should you make in your life? ___
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