1. The Bible: God’s Facebook Beginnings (Genesis)

2. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

3. The Drama: Genesis. God in Five Acts Act 1 (Mankind) God’s Creation Act 2 (Abraham) God’s Challenge Act 3 (Isaac) God’s Provision Act 4 (Jacob) God’s Blessing Act 5 (Joseph) God’s Call

4. Cast, in order of appearance: God Adam Eve Devil, disguised as a snake Noah Abraham Isaac Rebekah Jacob Leah and Rachel Joseph Pharaoh With: assorted courtiers, brothers, wives, slaves, ancestors, distractors, foreign tribes, sons, a daughter, victims, offenders, mistresses, tempters, evil-doers and fallers-short. And others.

5. “Because you ate from the tree, cursed is the ground…”

6. “Go to the land I will show you…I will bless you…”

7. “Do not lay a hand upon the boy…” He saw a ram

8. “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring…”

9. “You intended it to harm me, but God intended it for good…”

10. - God wants to be involved he expects obedience and loyalty he is prepared to bless, even if we know we are imperfect

11. “God must have had the patience of Job with them”