1. 1 A Survey of Scripture

2. 2 A Twelve-Week Tour Through the Bible

3. 3 Resources

4. 4 Resources

5. 5 Resources

6. 6 Resources

7. 7 But First...  The Bible is first of all, One Book, Written by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit

8. 8 But First... The Bible is first of all, One Book, Written by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit  There are 66 books in the Bible, divided into two major parts: oOld Testament – 39 Books – God’s Covenant with the Hebrews oNew Testament – 27 Books – God’s Covenant of Grace

9. 9 But First... The Bible is first of all, One Book, Written by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit There are 66 books in the Bible, divided into two major parts: oNew Testament – 27 Books – God’s Covenant of Grace oOld Testament – 39 Books – God’s Covenant with the Hebrews  “The New Testament is in the Old concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Revealed.”

10. 10 But First... The Bible is first of all, One Book, Written by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit There are 66 books in the Bible, divided into two major parts: oOld Testament – 39 Books – God’s Covenant with the Hebrews oNew Testament – 27 Books – God’s Covenant of Grace “The New Testament is in the Old concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Revealed.”  The Old Testament may be Classified into four groups: oThe Law (the Pentateuch), 5 books oPoetry, 5 books oHistory, 12 books oThe Prophets, which may be further defined as: Major prophets, 5 books Minor prophets, 17 books

11. 11 The Law and Poetry The Law (Pentateuch)Poetry 1 – Genesis1 – Job 2 – Exodus2 – Psalms 3 – Leviticus3 – Proverbs 4 – Numbers4 – Ecclesiastes 5 – Deuteronomy5 – Song of Solomon

12. 12 History and The Prophets History – 12 BooksProphets – 17 Books, 5 Major and 12 Minor 1 – Joshua1 – Isaiah 1 – Hosea 2 – Judges2 – Jeremiah 2 – Joel 3 – Ruth3 – Lamentations 3 – Amos 4 – 1 Samuel4 – Ezekiel 4 – Obediah 5 – 2 Samuel5 – Daniel 5 – Jonah 6 – 1 Kings 6 – Micah 7 – 2 Kings 7 – Nahum 8 – 1 Chronicles 8 – Habakkuk 9 – 2 Chronicles 9 – Zephaniah 10 – Ezra 10 – Haggai 11 – Nehemiah 11 – Zechariah 12 - Esther 12 – Malachi

13. 13 In The Beginning...

14. 14 In The Beginning...  Where did I come from?  Why am I here?  How did it all begin?

15. 15 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin?  Greg Easterbrook (Wired Magazine): Two Really Big Questions:

16. 16 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin?  Greg Easterbrook (Wired Magazine): Two Really Big Questions: oWhy does Life Exist? oHow did the Universe Begin?

17. 17 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin?  “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” (Gen. 1:1)

18. 18 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.”  Six days of creation, one day of rest (Gen. 2:2)

19. 19 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest  Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day (Gen. 1:26-30; 2:7-25)

20. 20 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day  God saw all He had created, and it was very good (Gen. 1:3, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31)

21. 21 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day God saw all He had created, and it was very good.  Sin entered the world through Adam, the Federal Head of all mankind (Gen. 3)

22. 22 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day God saw all He had created, and it was very good. Sin entered the world through Adam, the Federal Head of all mankind.  Temptation – disobedience – guilt – shame – fear – blame – punishment => death (Genesis 3:17-19)

23. 23 In The Beginning...

24. 24 God created heaven and earth God created everything good God gave the Earth to mankind God binds himself to creation God claims ownership of creation Humankind, too, is owned by Him Humankind has limited freedom Man made in the image and likeness of God Man’s responsibilities as the crown of God’s creation: replenish the earth subdue the earth dress, till, and keep the earth have dominion over the earth

25. 25 God designed man to live in harmony with all things That harmony was fourfold in nature harmony with God harmony with self harmony with others harmony with nature That harmony was contingent upon obedience to God

26. 26 God’s intent (harmony) is disrupted The cause is disobedience Man wanted more than the limited freedom mandated by God, and he revolted Disobedience and revolt lead to a separation and estrangement from God Man is out of harmony with God, himself, others, and nature Creation is misused by man Disobedience leaves God’s created ones carrying the burden of guilt and a “sense of guilt” God does not abandon His sinful creatures; a new promise is given to them

27. 27 In The Beginning... Where did I come from? Why am I here? How did it all begin? “…God Created the Heavens and the Earth.” Six days of creation, one day of rest Adam and Eve created on the Sixth Day God saw all He had created, and it was very good. Sin entered the world through Adam, the Federal Head of all mankind. Temptation – disobedience – guilt – shame – fear – blame – punishment => death  Procreation – Brothers – hatred – murder – blame (Genesis 4)

28. 28 Adam to Noah…to Abram  Cain and Abel, and Seth (Genesis 5:3)

29. 29 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth  Ten Generations (Gen. 5)

30. 30 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations  Long life

31. 31 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life  Sin and the effects

32. 32 Adam to Noah…to Abram

33. 33 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects  Noah and the Flood (Gen. 6-9)

34. 34 Adam to Noah…to Abram

35. 35 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood  Shem, Ham, and Japheth (Gen. 9-10)

36. 36 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth  Mankind dispersed (Gen. 10:32)

37. 37 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed  The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C., Gen. 11)

38. 38 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C.)  From Shem to Terah and Abram (Gen. 11:10-32)

39. 39 Adam to Noah…to Abram Cain and Abel, and Seth Ten Generations Long life Sin and the effects Noah and the Flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth Mankind dispersed The Tower of Babel (2500 B.C.) From Shem to Terah and Abram  From Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran (Genesis 11:27-12:4)

40. 40 The Travels of Abram  (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland (Gen 12:1)

41. 41 God takes the initiative and introduces a plan designed to save the world from the dilemma imposed by sin and evil. The plan begins in human history with a covenant made between God and Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3 The Destiny: “I will bless you..” “..so that you will be a blessing..” “..by you all the families of the earth shall bless themselves.”

42. 42 The Travels of Abram

43. 43 The Travels of Abram

44. 44 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise  Seventy-five years of age (Genesis 12:4)

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46. 46 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age  God’s call and the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3)

47. 47 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age  God’s call and the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3) oI will make you a Great Nation

48. 48 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age  God’s call and the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3) oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you

49. 49 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age  God’s call and the Covenant (Genesis 12:1-3) oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you oThrough you I will Bless the Nations of the earth

50. 50 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you oThrough you I will Bless the Nations of the earth  Separation from Lot after a sojourn in Egypt (Genesis 12:10-13:18)

51. 51 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you oThrough you I will Bless the Nations of the earth Separation from Lot  Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16)

52. 52 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you oThrough you I will Bless the Nations of the earth Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16)  Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21)

53. 53 The Travels of Abram (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant I will make you a Great Nation I will Bless you Through you I will Bless the Nations of the earth Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16) Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21)  Desire for an heir – God renews covenant promise (Genesis 15)

54. 54 Abram’s Women Troubles (c. 2100 BC) Abram called by God to leave his homeland From Ur to Haran, to Canaan and the Promise Seventy-five years of age God’s call and the Covenant oI will make you a Great Nation oI will Bless you oThrough you I will Bless the Nations of the earth Separation from Lot Abram the warrior rescues Lot (Genesis 14:1-16) Abram tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-21) Desire for an heir – God renews covenant promise (Genesis 15)  Desire for an heir – Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16)

55. 55 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac  Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15)

56. 56 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15)  The Promise Renewed (Genesis 17:1-8)

57. 57 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8)  Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14)

58. 58 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14)  Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21)

59. 59 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21)  Ishmael will also be the father of princes, and a great nation. But he will not be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20)

60. 60 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21) Ishmael will also be the father of princes, and a great nation. But he will not be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20)  Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15)

61. 61 Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21) Ishmael will also be the father of princes, and a great nation. But he will not be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20) Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15)  Sodom and Gomorrah: Sin leads to Destruction (Genesis 18:16-19:30)

62. 62 Lot – Daughters - Offspring Abram renamed => Abraham, Sarai renamed => Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15) The Promise renewed (Genesis 17:1-8) Circumcision as a sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9-14) Abraham and Sarah are again promised a son (Genesis 17:16-19, 21) Ishmael will also be the father of princes, and a great nation. But he will not be a part of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 17:20) Heavenly visitors – the imminence of fulfillment (Genesis 18:1-15) Sodom and Gomorrah: Sin leads to Destruction (Genesis 18:16-19:30)  Lot settles in the mountains with his daughters (Genesis 19:30-38)

63. 63 Abraham and Abimelech  Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20)

64. 64 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20)  The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7)

65. 65 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7)  Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34)

66. 66 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7) Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34)  Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14)

67. 67 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14)  God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21)

68. 68 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21)  God tests Abraham – “sacrifice your only son” (Genesis 22:1-14)

69. 69 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) God tests Abraham – “sacrifice your only son” (Genesis 22:1-14)  The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15-18)

70. 70 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15)  Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24)

71. 71 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24)  Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18)

72. 72 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18)  Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Gen. 25:19-34)

73. 73 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34)  Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27)

74. 74 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34) Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27)  Esau marries pagan wives (Gen. 26:34) – Jacob to Haran (Gen. 28)

75. 75 Abraham to Israel Abraham moves into the Negev (Kadesh – Shur) (Genesis 20) The long-promised birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7 Abraham covenants with Abimelech (Genesis 22:22-34) Hagar and Ishmael expelled (Genesis 22:8-14) God provides for Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 22:15-21) The Covenant again reaffirmed (Genesis 22:15) Sarah’s death (Genesis 23) – Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24) Abraham’s death (Gen. 25) – Ishmael vs. Isaac (Gen. 25:12-18) Twins – Esau and Jacob – Birthright sold (Genesis 25:19-34) Fraternal conflict – sibling rivalry (Genesis 27) Esau marries pagan wives (Gen. 26:34) – Jacob to Haran (Gen. 28)  Jacob’s dream – promise affirmed through Jacob’s seed (Gen. 28:10-22)

76. 76 Jacob & the Children of Israel

77. 77 Jacob & the Children of Israel  Rachel at the Well near Paddan Aram (Genesis 29)

78. 78 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel (Gen. 29)

79. 79 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah (Gen. 29:31-35)

80. 80 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:1-8)

81. 81 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban– marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher (Gen. 30:9-13)

82. 82 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah (Gen. 30:14-21)

83. 83 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well  Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph (Gen. 30:22-24)

84. 84 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph  Return to Canaan with family and riches (Genesis 30:25-31:31)

85. 85 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph Return to Canaan with family and riches  Jacob renamed => Israel (Genesis 32:22-32)

86. 86 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel  Confrontation with Esau (Genesis 33)

87. 87 Jacob & the Children of Israel

88. 88 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau  Settlement in Shechem (Genesis 33:18-20)

89. 89 Jacob settles in Shecham

90. 90 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau Settlement in Shechem  Conflict in Shechem, the rape of Dinah, move to Bethel (Genesis 34:1-35:15)

91. 91 Jacob & the Children of Israel Rachel at the Well Jacob deals with Laban – marriage to Leah and Rachel oLeah – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah oBilhah – Dan and Naphtali oZilpah – Gad and Asher oLeah – Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah oRachel – Joseph Return to Canaan with family and riches Jacob renamed => Israel Confrontation with Esau Settlement in Shechem Conflict in Shechem, the rape of Dinah, move to Bethel  The Death of Rachel, the birth of Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-20)

92. 92 The Twelve Tribes  The Twelve Sons of Israel (Genesis 35:23-26)

93. 93 The Twelve Tribes  The Twelve Sons of Israel (Gen. 35:23-26)  The sons of Leah: oReuben, the Firstborn of Jacob oSimeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun  The sons of Rachel: oJoseph and Benjamin  The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah: oDan and Naphtali  The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah: oGad and Asher

94. 94 The Death of Isaac The Twelve Sons of Israel (Gen. 35:23-26)  The sons of Leah: oReuben, the Firstborn of Jacob oSimeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun  The sons of Rachel: oJoseph and Benjamin  The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah: oDan and Naphtali  The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah: oGad and Asher  Isaac dies at 180 years of age; his sons Esau and Jacob bury him (Genesis 35:27-29)

95. 95 Descendants of Esau

96. 96 Descendants of Esau  Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s wives, sons and grandsons.

97. 97 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons.  The chiefs of the Edomites are named.

98. 98 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named.  Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed.

99. 99 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed.  The kings who reigned in the land, before the Israelites returned from captivity in Egypt, are named.

100. 100 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed. The kings who reigned in Edom, before the Israelites returned, are named.  The Edomites lived in Seir, which is southeast of the Dead Sea.

101. 101 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed. The kings who reigned in Edom, before the Israelites returned, are named. The Edomites lived in Seir, which is southeast of the Dead Sea.  They will become constant enemies of the descendants of Jacob.

102. 102 Descendants of Esau Genesis 36 enumerates Esau’s sons and grandsons. The chiefs of the Edomites are named. Their predecessors in the land of Seir are listed. The kings who reigned in Edom, before the Israelites returned, are named. The Edomites lived in Seir, which is southeast of the Dead Sea. They will become constant enemies of the descendants of Jacob.  Fierce and bitter opposition to the Israelites.

103. 103 The Story of Joseph

104. 104 The Story of Joseph  Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17

105. 105 The Story of Joseph Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17  Joseph’s “coat of many colors”

106. 106 The Story of Joseph Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors”  Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars

107. 107 The Story of Joseph Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars  His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites

108. 108 The Story of Joseph Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites  The brothers lie to their father

109. 109 The Story of Joseph Begins in Genesis 37; 39:1 – 50:26 at age 17 Joseph’s “coat of many colors” Joseph’s dreams – sheaves – sun, moon, and stars His brother’s anger against him – sold into slavery to Ishmaelites The brothers lie to their father  Jacob goes into mourning for his son

110. 110 Judah and Tamar

111. 111 Judah and Tamar  Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman (Gen. 38)

112. 112 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman  Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah

113. 113 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah  Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar

114. 114 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar  Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and God puts him to death

115. 115 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death  Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring

116. 116 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring  Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance

117. 117 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance  God puts Onan to death as well, for his wickedness

118. 118 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance Onan also put to death for his wickedness  Judah’s wife dies

119. 119 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman (Gen. 38) Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance Onan also put to death for his wickedness Judah’s wife dies  Tamar poses as a prostitute, lies with Judah

120. 120 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance Onan also put to death for his wickedness Judah’s wife dies Tamar poses as a prostitute, lies with Judah  Tamar gives birth to twins: Perez and Zerah

121. 121 Judah and Tamar Judah goes to Adullam, married to a Canaanite woman Three sons: Er his firstborn, Onan, and Shelah Judah gets a wife for Er: Tamar Er is wicked in the sight of the Lord, and put to death Onan, the second-born, obliged to lie with Tamar to produce offspring Onan evades responsibility in order to improve his own inheritance Onan also put to death for his wickedness Judah’s wife dies Tamar poses as a prostitute, lies with Judah Tamar gives birth to twins: Perez and Zerah  In God’s plan, Perez has a place in the Messianic line (Mt. 1, Lk. 3)

122. 122 The Story of Joseph

123. 123 The Story of Joseph  Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard (Genesis 39)

124. 124 The Story of Joseph Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard  Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant – given all responsibility over Potipher’s household

125. 125 The Story of Joseph Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard (Genesis 39) Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant – given all responsibility over Potipher’s household  Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed

126. 126 The Story of Joseph Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant – given all responsibility over Potipher’s household Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed  False accusation sends Joseph to prison

127. 127 The Story of Joseph Joseph sold to Potipher, captain of Pharaoh’s guard Joseph enjoys his employer’s favor – becomes a trusted servant – given all responsibility over Potipher’s household Potipher’s wife takes interest in Joseph, tempts him but is rebuffed False accusation sends Joseph to prison  By God’s grace Joseph finds favor with the prison warden – given responsibilities and trust – God blessed him in all that he did

128. 128 The Story of Joseph  Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison (Gen. 40)

129. 129 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison  The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup

130. 130 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup  Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days

131. 131 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days  The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them

132. 132 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them  Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged

133. 133 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged  It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted

134. 134 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted  But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison

135. 135 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison  Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41)

136. 136 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41)  All his magicians and wise men unable to interpret his dreams

137. 137 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41) All his magicians and wise men unable to interpret his dreams  The cupbearer remembers Joseph, who is summoned from prison

138. 138 The Story of Joseph Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer and chief baker put in prison (Gen. 40) The cupbearer’s dream: the vine with three branches, Pharaoh’s cup Joseph interprets: the cupbearer to be restored to duty in three days The baker’s dream: three baskets of bread, birds eating from them Joseph interprets: in three days the baker would be hanged It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted But the cupbearer forgot about Joseph; he was left in prison Two years later the Pharaoh had two dreams (Gen. 41) All his magicians and wise men unable to interpret his dreams The cupbearer remembers Joseph, who is summoned from prison  God gives Joseph the ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams

139. 139 The Story of Joseph  What were the Dreams?

140. 140 The Story of Joseph  What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows

141. 141 The Story of Joseph  What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven heads, withered

142. 142 The Story of Joseph  What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven heads, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor

143. 143 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven heads, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor  Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine

144. 144 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine  Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country

145. 145 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine  Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country oJoseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine

146. 146 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country oJoseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine  Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in charge

147. 147 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country oJoseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine  Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in charge oSign of office – Pharaoh’s signet ring

148. 148 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country oJoseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine  Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in charge oSign of office – Pharaoh’s signet ring oLinked to the land – Asenath, daughter of a priest, to be his wife

149. 149 The Story of Joseph What were the Dreams? oSeven fat cows, seven scrawny cows oSeven heads of grain, full and good; seven head, withered oThe poor seven devour the full seven, but are still poor Joseph’s inspired interpretation: the country will suffer seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine Joseph’s advice: get a good man to oversee the country oJoseph’s plan: Set aside one-fifth of each harvest during the good years, to provide for the people during the seven years of famine  Pharaoh’s response: Make Joseph the man in charge oSign of office – Pharaoh’s signet ring oLinked to the land – Asenath, daughter of a priest, to be his wife oJoseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of the pharaoh

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151. 151 The Story of Joseph  Joseph puts his plan into effect

152. 152 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect  Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine:

153. 153 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect  Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder

154. 154 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect  Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder oEphraim, the younger

155. 155 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder oEphraim, the younger  The storehouses of Egypt are filled to overflowing during the years of plenty

156. 156 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder oEphraim, the younger The storehouses of Egypt are filled to overflowing during the years of plenty  When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat

157. 157 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder oEphraim, the younger The storehouses of Egypt are filled to overflowing during the years of plenty When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat  There is even enough to sell to people from other countries which are also enduring severe famine

158. 158 The Story of Joseph Joseph puts his plan into effect Joseph’s wife, Asenath, bears him two sons before the famine: oManasseh, the elder oEphraim, the younger The storehouses of Egypt are filled to overflowing during the years of plenty When the bad years come, the people have enough to eat There is even enough to sell to people from other countries which are also enduring severe famine  Review: Genesis 12:1-3 – “.. all peoples of the earth shall be blessed through you.”

159. 159 The Story of Joseph  Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42)

160. 160 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42)  Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home

161. 161 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home  Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt

162. 162 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt  Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt

163. 163 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt  All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Genesis 46:8-27)

164. 164 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27)  Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC

165. 165 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC  All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26)

166. 166 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26)  The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds

167. 167 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26) The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds  Joseph’s younger son Ephraim blessed over the elder, Manasseh (Gen 48:1-20)

168. 168 The Story of Joseph Joseph’s father and brothers are still living in Canaan (Gen 42) Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain, keeping Benjamin with him at home Joseph schemes to get his brother Benjamin to Egypt Joseph schemes again to get his father to Egypt All of Israel’s family comes to Egypt (Gen 46:8-27) Israel (Jacob) is 130 years of age, circa 1876 BC All of Egypt end up in servitude to Pharaoh (Gen 47:13-26) The Israelites prosper living in Goshen with their herds Joseph’s younger son Ephraim blessed over the elder, Manasseh (Gen 48:1-20)  Israel lived 17 years in Egypt, blessed his sons, died, and was buried in Canaan

169. 169 The End of Joseph’s Story  After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph

170. 170 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph  Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel

171. 171 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel  Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers

172. 172 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers  Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt

173. 173 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt  The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt

174. 174 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt  They will live there for 400 years. A pharaoh will come who did not know Joseph, and he will make their lives hard.

175. 175 The End of Joseph’s Story After Jacob’s sons buried him, they feared Joseph Gen 50:20 – God used what was intended for evil to bless Israel Joseph ruled over Egypt and lived in peace with his brothers Joseph died at the age of 110, was embalmed, and buried in Egypt The book of Genesis ends with the Children of Israel in Egypt They will live there for 400 years. A pharaoh will come who did not know Joseph, and he will make their lives hard.  We turn to the book of Exodus for the story of God’s deliverance

176. 176..thus endeth Lesson One