The Book of

Genesis

Title?Title ‘Genesis’ comes from

SeptuagintLiterally means

‘Generations’Genesis focuses on God and

God’s peopleRegaining their trust

GOD

Humans

Separation

Original Sin

Genesis 3:1-7The serpent made Adam and

Eve doubtAdam and Eve still choseThe Fruit opened their eyes,

but did not make them happy.

MetaphorStory not supposed to be taken literallyOriginal Sin is realHumans separate from GodGod is calling us

Abram / AbrahamBorn in UrImmigratedWife Sarai and Servant

HagarTwo sons: Isaac and IshmaelTrusting Relationship with

God

God’s Covenant with AbrahamGod and Abraham discuss

the Covenant 3 timesGenesis 12Genesis 15Genesis 17

Genesis 12:1-10God promises Abram

Great NationTo be blessedHis offspring will be given land

Abram will be a blessing for all people on earth

Abram builds altars

JacobSon of Isaac12 SonsEventually become 12

tribal leaders

The FamilyAbraham + Sarah → Isaac and IshmaelIsaac + Rebekah → Jacob and EsauJacob + Lots of Women → 12 Sons (and a

daughter)

Jacob was a Busy ManSimeonJudahJosephReubenLeviIssachar

• Gad• Dan• Benjamin• Zebulun• Asher• Naphtali

• Dinah

JosephYoungest of Jacob’s sonsFavoured by JacobArrogantSold by his older

brothers to Egyptian traders

Joseph’s Political CareerRises to Prime MinisterFamine Jacob’s sons come to

Joseph for food