Full Description
"A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture." —Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word.
These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture.
With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible.
The book of Genesis is foundational to the whole Bible, and to every human life. Genesis tells us who God is, who we are, how things went wrong, and the plan that God has put in place to return the earth to the way it was meant to be.
This guide helps us see how the storyline of Genesis foreshadows and connects to the good news about Jesus, and offers penetrating exegetical insights for those of us seeking to better understand God's plan to bring blessing to all nations.
Contents
Week 1: Overview
Week 2: Creation (1:1-2:3)
Week 3: Humanity's Purpose and Failure (2:4-3:24)
Week 4: The Downward Spiral of Sin (4:1-11:26)
Week 5: Abraham and the Nations (11:27-16:16)
Week 6: Promises Fulfilled (17:1-22:24)
Week 7: Passing the Promises from Abraham to Isaac (23:1-26:33)
Week 8: Lessons from Deception (26:34-31:55)
Week 9: From Jacob to Israel (32:1-35:29)
Week 10: Joseph's Slavery, God's Promises (36:1-41:57)
Week 11: Joseph's Reconciliation (42:1-47:31)
Week 12: Death and Blessing (48:1-50:26)
