Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible

In this introductory lesson we will examine the 14 different things and events whose origins are found in the book of Genesis.

This second lesson will examine the various theories about the authorship of Genesis and it's natural and imposed divisions.

In this lesson we will demonstrate how the very first verse of the Bible refutes the major philosophies that try to explain man's existence without reference to God.

In this lesson we will discuss the major arguments supporting the Young ( 6000 - 10,000 yrs. ) vs. the Old ( Millions to Billions of years ) age of the earth.

This lesson will begin a review of various alternative interpretations of the creation portion of the book of Genesis.

In this section we will examine another attempt to harmonize the Evolution theory with the Creation story in the Bible.

The lesson describes the creation of the "heavens" and the peculiar atmosphere that existed in the pre-flood era.

We continue to examine the process of creation and the elements God brings into being on day number 3 and 4.

This lesson reviews God's creation activity on day #5. The class also provides a quiz over the material covered so far.

This lesson examines the Divine Council and the similarities between the natures of God and man.

This lesson continues to describe in greater detail the creation of human beings as well as the nature of the "rest" God takes after His creative activity.

This lesson will examine how God created the impulse in man that is his will as well as his sense of need. (Genesis 2:8-20)

In this section the writer of Genesis not only describes the unique creation of woman but also sets forth God's foundational principles for marriage and the family unit. (Genesis 2:21-25)

This lesson explains the first glimpse of Satan in the physical world and examines information about this spiritual being from various Bible writers. (Genesis 3:1)

This lesson reviews the mistakes Eve made which led her to committing the first sin in human history. (Genesis 3:1-6)

After Adam and Eve's sin the Bible describes the judgement imposed on Satan, Eve and Adam. (Genesis 3:2-16)

In this lesson God describes the consequences of sin on Adam, Eve, and the creation. (Genesis 3:17-24)

This lesson explores the series of events leading up to the first murder. (Genesis 4:1-8)

This passage looks at the result of Cain's sin and the punishment meted out to him by God. (Genesis 4:9-24)

In this section of Genesis the author identifies and traces the lineage of those people who will eventually deliver the Seed of Promise to mankind. (Genesis 4:25-5:32)

This lesson looks at the condition of the antediluvian world that Noah lived in and examines the information the Bible gives us about this Old Testament Patriarch. (Genesis 6:1-13)

This lesson contains many details concerning the dimensions and building of the Ark as well as its use as a "type" for the church. (Genesis 6:14-22)

In this lesson, we get a "close-up" view of the final preparations for the impending flood and physical details concerning the cause and destructive power of this cataclysmic event. (Genesis 7:1-24)

The book of Genesis records the extent of the damage caused by the worldwide flood and the changes that resulted from this cataclysmic event. (Genesis 8:1-9:6)

This lesson explains the promises made by God to Noah concerning the survival of his family and Noah's prophecy about the future of each of his sons and their descendants. (Genesis 9:7-29)