Old Testament Survey Babel To Jacob
The OT is fascinating Creation of the world Fall of man Judgment of God in the flood
No history like Bible history Answers where we came from Accurate picture of the true God Unfolding of God’s plan of redemption
People were puffed up, Gen. 11:1-4 Form of humanism Resisted God’s command, Gen. 9:1 Sin growing
God stopped them, Gen. 11:5-9 Let Us; Godhead Origin of languages Language a barrier
God’s Promises, Gen. 12:1-3 Land, Gen. 15:18; 1 Kgs. 4:21 Nation, Ex. 12:37 Seed, Gen. 22:18; Gal. 3:16
Significant Events Birth of Ishmael, Gen. 16 Sign of the covenant, Gen. 17 Sodom & Gomorrah, Gen. 19 Birth of Isaac, Gen. 21 Ishmael cast out, Gen. 21 Sacrifice of Isaac, Gen. 22
Isaac married Rebekah, Gen. 24 Birth of Esau & Jacob, Gen. 25
Struggles with Esau Purchased birthright, Gen. 25:29-34 Deceived & received blessing, Gen. 27:1-29
Life in Padan Aram Travel there, Gen. 28:1-17 Married Rachel & Leah, Gen. 29:18-30 Children born, Gen. 29:31-30:24
Returned to Canaan Wrestled with God, Gen. 32:24-32 Unruly children, Gen. 34 Lost his beloved son, Gen. 37:31-36
The OT is fascinating Creation of the world Fall of man Judgment of God in the flood
No history like Bible history Answers where we came from Accurate picture of the true God Unfolding of God’s plan of redemption