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Review Genesis 1 - 11 It is reasonable to believe the Bible is God’s revelation to man God is the omniscient & omnipotent Creator – He made everything in 6 days Evolution & Genesis not compatible Evolution: “A fairy tale for grownups”
Review Genesis 1 - 11 God created man in His own image Rational, emotional & volitional Adam & Eve were in a perfect environment for them, but still sinned Broke relationship with God Began process of physical death Brought curses upon the world
Adam to Noah ADAM (930) SETH (912) ENOSH (905) KENAN (910) The Fall (Age at death) ADAM (930) SETH (912) ENOSH (905) KENAN (910) MAHALALEL (895) JARED (962) ENOCH (365–God took him) METHUSELAH (969) LAMECH (777) NOAH The Flood
The Ante-Diluvian World Genesis 6:1-12 Utter Evil (vs. 5-8) “every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” God would destroy man & animals
A World-Wide Flood The ark was vital 1 Peter 3:20
The Flood Noah Exits the Ark 8:13-19
Noah Shem Jacob
The Table of Nations – Map
Noah to Abram Noah (950) Shem (600) Arpachshad (438) Shelah (433) (Age at death) Shem (600) Arpachshad (438) Shelah (433) Eber (464) Peleg (239) Reu (239) Serug (230) Nahor (148) Terah (205) Abram (175) The Flood - 1656
Terah, Abram & Sarai, and Lot move to Haran Bible Lands
Abraham: The Friend of God Genesis 12-15 The Abrahamic Covenant (12:1-3) Land A Great Nation A Blessing Protection – (bless / curse those who bless / curse Abram)
Abraham: The Friend of God Genesis 12-15 God choose Abram & descendants to be His representatives / mediators on earth (12:1-3)
Bible Lands
• Shechem • •Ai Bethel Negev
Abram in Egypt: Genesis 12:10-20 • Shechem • •Ai Bethel
Abram in Egypt Genesis 12:10-20 Abram was afraid He would grow in faith throughout his life God blesses Abram anyway, he returns a wealthy man (Genesis 13:1-4)
Abram & Lot Genesis 13:5-18 Their herdsman are in contention Abram gives Lot the choice of land
• Shechem • •Ai • • Route of Abram Route of Lot Bethel Hebron • Beer-sheba • Sodom and Gommorah? •
Abram & Lot Genesis 13:5-18 The Lord promises all the land Canaan to Abram & his descendants who will be as numerous as the dust
• Shechem • •Ai • • Route of Abram Route of Lot Bethel Hebron • Beer-sheba • Sodom and Gommorah? •
Campaigns of the eastern kings against the Canaanite kings • • Shechem • •Ai Bethel Hebron • • Beer-sheba • • Sodom and Gommorah?
Abram’s pursuit of the eastern kings and rescue of Lot • Dan • Shechem • •Ai Bethel Hebron • Beer-sheba • • Sodom and Gommorah?
Melchizedek 14:17-24 Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek Peter Paul Rubens (1625) After defeating the eastern kings, the king of Sodom and Melchizedek, King of Salem (Jerusalem), meet with Abram at the Valley of Shaveh.
Abram & Melchizedek Abram has grown in faith & trust of God God’s glory was more important than his own The tithe was voluntary & part of worship – We worship the same way – 2 Cor. 9
Renewal of the Covenant Genesis 15 The Lord would be his shield – vs. 1 His heir would come from his own body, descendants as numerous as the stars – vs. 4-5
The Basis of Righteousness Genesis 15:6 “Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.” Ref. Romans 4:3-6, 9, 20-25; Galatians 3:6- 14; Hebrews 11:8 and James 2:23. Man comes to God only on the basis of the conditions God has set – faith in Him Faith that does not act is a false belief
Renewal of the Covenant Genesis 15 God will give him the land – vs. 7 Abram prepares the covenant sacrifices – vs. 9-11 God foretells Abram of the future captivity & return of his descendants – vs. 12-16
Renewal of the Covenant Genesis 15 God makes a unilateral covenant –vs. 17-20
Promised Land
Conclusions How sure could Abram be about the covenant being fulfilled? As sure as God is all He claims to be
Conclusions How sure can you be God will keep His promises concerning your salvation? As sure as God is all He claims to be
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