Genesis

STUDY #6 - Joseph & Israel

3/23/2023

Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood (Genesis 6-11)
Study 3 - Abraham (Genesis 12-23)
Study 4 - Isaac (Genesis 24-27)
Study 5 - Jacob (Genesis 28-36)
Study 6 - Joseph & Israel (Genesis 37-50)

Focus Verse

[Genesis 50:20 KJV] 20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Thought Questions

We often how can there be evil in the midst of good. How does Jacob's attitude towards Joseph contrast from that of Joseph's brothers? Genesis 37:3-4 (John 16:27, John 15:9, 1 John 3:10)
What do Joseph's dreams reveal about God's communications with humanity? Genesis 37:9 (Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, Proverbs 1:23)
What do Judah's choice of wife and escapade with his daughter-in-law reveal about the importance of surrender and self-control. Genesis 38:15 (Genesis 38:26, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Proverbs 25:28)
Although it cost Joseph his freedom, what did Joseph learn & believe in rejecting what Satan had to offer in Potiphar's wife offer? Genesis 39:9 (Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Proverbs 6:29)
What does Joseph's interpretation of the cup bearer and baker's dreams reveal about the nature of prophecy? Genesis 40:8 (Psalm 44:21, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 34:21)
When Joseph stays in jail two years after asking Pharoah's cup bearer to remember him, what does it say about our plans and God's memory? Genesis 41:1 (Genesis 41:39, Genesis 41:46, Genesis 41:28, Genesis 41:51)
As Joseph's brothers return to Egypt due to famine, what does that say about purpose & tragedy? Genesis 42:2-3 (Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 73:23, Isaiah 42:16)
Judah, though not the oldest like Reuben, speaks on behalf of all his brothers when explaining and pleading with Joseph for the life of Benjamin. What lessons can we learn from his speech/prayer to the man he doesn't know is his long, lost, little brother? Genesis 44:18-34
Joseph's confession and forgiveness of his brother's is driven by what cornerstone truth? Genesis 45:5 (Psalm 105:16-17, Acts 7:35, 2 Samuel 6:21, Ezekiel 20:5)
Jacob and his family moved to Egypt, he blessed Pharaoh, and they settled in the land of Goshen. What did God do with them there? Genesis 47:27 (Psalm 91:1, Genesis 26:4, Psalm 105:24)
As Jacob blesses his sons, what characters does he reveal and their consequences? Genesis 49:3-33
The death of the patriarch was a state affair in pagan Egypt. What does that say about the possible impact of a sanctified life in a secular society? Genesis 50:7 (1 Peter 2:17, Romans 12:10, John 13:35)

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Study #5 - Jacob

3/9/2023

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Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood (Genesis 6-11)
Study 3 - Abraham (Genesis 12-23)
Study 4 - Isaac (Genesis 24-27)
Study 5 - Jacob (Genesis 28-36)
Study 6 - Israel & Joseph

Focus Verse

[Genesis 28:15 KJV] 15 And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

Thought Questions

When blessing Jacob, what relationship was directly tied to that blessing (or in the case of Esau, a curse)? Genesis 28:1 (Genessis 28:7-8, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Psalm 119:63, James 4:4)
At what time of day and in what type of circumstance was Jacob in when God sent him the most amazing dream of his life? Genesis 28:11 (Genesis 28:16, Micah 7:8, Psalm 107:13, Isaiah 50:10)
How does Jacob's response to meeting Rachel compare and parallel to Rebekah's response to meeting Abraham's servant for the first time as he sought a wife for Isaac? Genesis 29:10 (Genesis 29:11, Exodus 2:17, Psalm 37:3, 1 Peter 3:7)
Laban's treachery led to Jacob marrying both Leah and Rachel. What victory did God gain still from this confusion? Genesis 29:16 (Genesis 29:31-35, Genesis 30:6, Genesis 30:8, Genesis 30:11, Genesis 30:13, Genesis 30:18, Genesis 30:20, Genesis 30:22-24)
What was Jacob's source of strength and what did he credit as the secret of his triumph over Laban's tricks? Genesis 31:5 (Genesis 31:7, Genesis 31:9, Isaiah 54;17, Psalm 37:28)
What is the Mizpah? Genesis 31:49
While Jacob was terrified at the thought of meeting Esau, what did he continue to do? Genesis 32:9 (Genesis 32:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:7, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 4:1)
When Jacob wrestled Jesus in Genesis 32, what seal did God set upon Jacob as evidence of his change? What connection is there between change and a name? (Genesis 32:28, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:15, Isaiah 62:2, John 1:42, Revelation 2:17))
After Jacob made peace with Esau, he settled in Shechem. Is there a relationship between peace and settling down and embracing what you have? Genesis 33:17 (Genesis 33:18, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 57:20,)
When Simeon, Levi, & Jacob's sons avenged the defilement of their sister Dinah, was God pleased? Genesis 34:30 (Romans 12:19, Psalm 94:1, Isaiah 35:4, Hebrews 10:30)
According to Genesis 35:28, Isaac died at the age of 180. Esau's descendants create the land of Edom, Genesis 36:1-43, while Jacob's descendants create the land of Israel, Genesis 35:23-27. What does it say about grace given the fact that they both buried him together? Genesis 35:29 (Habakkuk 2:3, James 5:8, Psalm 27:14, MIcah 7:7)

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Study #4 - Isaac

2/22/2023

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Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood (Genesis 6-11)
Study 3 - Abraham (Genesis 12-23)
Study 4 - Isaac (Genesis 24-27)
Study 5 - Jacob
Study 6 - Israel & Joseph

Focus Verse

[Genesis 25:11 KJV] 11 And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahairoi.

Thought Questions

Even though Abraham grew old and changed, did God change? Genesis 24:1 (Isaiah 51:2, Psalm 112:1-3)
While Abraham gave Eliezer, his servant, his wishes, what was his assurance that his hope would be carried out? Genesis 24:7 (Exodus 23:20-25, Psalm 103:20, Isaiah 63:9, Hebrews 1:14)
When Rebekah is chosen as Isaac's wife, what lessons can we learn from the power of her kindness? Genesis 24:18-20 (Proverbs 31:26, 1 Peter 4:9, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 3:4-9)
What can we learn from the fact that Isaac sees Rebekah for the first time while going to pray? Genesis 24:63 (Proverbs 8:17, John 14:23, Isaiah 55:6, Psalm 1:2)
While Abraham was 175 years old when he died, did God's blessing or plan end? Genesis 25:7 (Genesis 25:11, Genesis 25:19-20, Genesis 25:21)
Why does God call on these barren couples to be the ones to bear children? Genesis 25:21 (Numbers 11:23, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Psalm 3:8)
What is the significance to us as children of God that there were two nations within Rebekah? Genesis 25:23 (Genesis 25:28, Psalm 25:12, Joshua 24:15)
Was Jacob getting the birthright by beans a lesson on the value of the birthright or how Esau devalued the birthright? Genesis 25:34 (Psalm 106:24, Matthew 22:5, Hebrews 12:16-17)
How did Isaac respond to God's assurance, Genesis 26:2-5, while dwelling in Gerar and what does it say about the power of fear? Genesis 26:7 (1 John 4:18, 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15)
In the disputes over the wells between Isaac's servants and the herdmen of Gerar, what lessons can we learn about the process of sanctification? Genesis 26:24-25 (Zechariah 3:7, 1 Kings 6:12, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Colossians 1:23)
Did Isaac and Rebekah's "blindness" play any role in Jacob's deception of Isaac and robbery of Esau? Genesis 27:1 (Genesis 27:6-10, Genesis 27:26-27)

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Study #3 - Abraham

2/8/2023

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Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood (Genesis 6-11)
Study 3 - Abraham (Genesis 12-23)
Study 4 - Isaac
Study 5 - Jacob
Study 6 - Israel & Joseph

Focus Verse

[Genesis 12:2 KJV] 2 And I will make of thee [Abraham] a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

Thought Questions

In Genesis 12, who approaches who - God to Abraham or Abraham to God? What does this say about the nature of creation and salvation? Genesis 12:1-2 (Genesis 12:7, Genesis 13:16, Micah 7:20)
During Abram & Sarah's journey to the promised land, what does the famine in Egypt reveal in Abram? Genesis 12:10-12 (Isaiah 57:11, Jeremiah 17:5)
Abram's nephew, Lot, obviously made a poor choice in choosing to live in Sodom & Gomorrah. What can we learn about the value of environment in our life? Genesis 13:11-12 (1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 29:3)
After delivering his family from the enemies that captured them, what purpose would Abram giving a tenth of his increase to Melchizedek serve if he was already blessed by God? Genesis 14:18-20 (Psalm 68:19, Hebrews 7:4, Psalm 22:25)
We know some of Abraham's weaknesses, but while Abraham was offering sacrifice to God, what does Genesis 15:6 reveal about the greatest weakness that became his greatest strength? Genesis 15:6 (Romans 4:6, Galatians 3:6, James 2:23)
What valueable lessons can we learn as husbands and wives from Sarah's Hagar solution and Abraham's Ishmael conception? Genesis 16:2-4 (Genesis 16:5, Matthew 7:26, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 14:7 )
How did God deal with Hagar in the middle of the Abraham-Sarah fiasco? Genesis 16:9-10 (Genesis 17:20, Genesis 21:13)
Though painful, what was the benefit of circumcision in relation to the promise of God to Abraham? Genesis 17:9-10 (Genesis 17:24-26, Deuteronomy 7:9, Nehemiah 1:5, 2 Kings 17:38, Deuteronomy 4:23)
What was Sarah's reaction to the news from visit of the Lord and his angels in Genesis 18? What was the Lord's response? Genesis 18:11-12 (Genesis 18:13-14, Luke 1:37, Ephesians 3:20)
Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? Genesis 18:20 (Genesis 19:13, Genesis 13:13, Isaiah 3:9, Romans 1:27)
While Lot's family was spared from the destructio of Sodom and Gomorrah, what lessons can we learn from his wife and his daughters? Genesis 19:26 (Genesis 19:31-32, Luke 17:31-32, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 2:15, Proverbs 23:31 )
When Abimelech asked Abraham why he lied to him, what was Abraham's response? Genesis 20:11 (

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study #2 - The Flood & The Tower of Babel

1/24/2023

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Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood (Genesis 6-11)
Study 3 - Abraham
Study 4 - Isaac
Study 5 - Jacob
Study 6 - Israel & Joseph

Focus Verse

[Genesis 8:21 KJV] 21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

Thought Questions

In the passage of time after creation and the population grew in the earth, what else grew? What does this say about what happens when humanity is left unto itself? Genesis 6:5 (Psalm 14:2-4, Romans 1:28-31)
Did God tell anyone about His plans to destroy humanity? Does this tell us anything about the character of God? Genesis 6:13 (Ezekiel 7:2-3, Amos 8:2, 2 Peter 3:6-7)
What did God see in Noah, and what can He see in us that would lead Him to share His plans and a path of salvation from judgment for sin? Genesis 7:1 (Genesis 7:5, Genesis 7:7, Psalm 91:1-10, Proverbs 18:10, Zephaniah 3:3)
Is there any good news in the destruction of The Flood? Genesis 7:13 (Genesis 7:14-15, Hebrews 11:7. 2 Peter 2:5)
When God remembered Noah and his family, what does that tell us about God remembering our families? Genesis 8:1 (Psalm 136:23, Amos 8:7, Exodus 2:24)
What lessons can we learn from the fact that even though Noah sent out a raven and a dove, his family did not leave the Ark until God said to leave? Genesis 8:15 (Genesis 8:16-18, Psalm 121:8, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 30:21, Isaiah 35:8-9)
What health lessons can we get from the post-Flood diet plan? Genesis 9:4 (Genesis 9:1, Leviticus 7:26, Leviticus 19:26, Deuteronomy 12:23, Acts 15:20)
Noah getting drunk had what affect on his family and legacy? Genesis 9:25 (Proverbs 20:1, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 13:13, Titus 2:2)
What notorious kingdom and philosophy find its birth in Genesis 10? Genesis 10:10
Is there any situation where unity is a bad thing? Genesis 11:6 (Psalm 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 26:4-5, Jeremiah 15:17, Romans 16:17)
Do you see any aspects of God's love and wisdom in how He dealt with the Tower of Babel? Genesis 11:7, Psalm 55:9, Job 5:12-13, Proverbs 33:10)

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STUDY #1 - The Creation & the Fall

1/13/2023

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Genesis Facts:

MEANING: A Greek word meaning “origin,” “source,” “generation,” or “beginning.”
AUTHOR: Moses
TIME WRITTEN: 1450-1410 B. C.
POSITION IN THE BIBLE:
- 1st Book in the Bible
- 1st Book in the Old Testament
- 1st Book in the Pentateuch (Genesis - Deuteronomy)
- 65 Books to follow it.
CHAPTERS: 50
VERSES: 1,533
WORDS: 38,267
The events of Genesis end some three centuries before Moses’ birth.
Genesis spans more time than any other book in the Bible.
The Fertile Crescent - Chapters 1-11 spans more than 2,000 years and 1,500 miles.
Israel - Chapters 12-36 covers less than 193 years in the small country of Canaan.
Egypt - Chapters 37-50 covers about 93 years.
WHY God chose Israel is explained in chapters 1-11.
HOW God chose Israel is explained in chapters 12-50.
Contains the Abraham covenant given in 12:1-2 and ratified in 15:1-21.
Genesis relates the beginning of almost everything, including:
- Universe • Marriage • Redemption • Life • Sin • Prophecy • Mankind • Death • Language • Sabbath • Family • Sacrifice
Genesis covers:
The creation • The call of Abraham • The fall of man • Promises of the Messiah • Spread of civilization • Joseph in Egypt • The flood
Genesis contains Messianic predictions:
- Genesis 3:15 Christ is the Seed of the woman.
- Genesis 4:25 From the line of Seth. (From Adam)
- Genesis 9:27 From the line of Shem. (From Noah)
- Genesis 12:3 The descendant of Abraham
- Genesis 21:12 The descendant of Isaac
- Genesis 25:23 The descendent of Jacob.
- Genesis 49:10 From the tribe of Judah

Where are we going in this Genesis series:

Study 1 - The Creation & Fall (Genesis 1-5)
Study 2 - The Flood
Study 3 - Abraham
Study 4 - Isaac
Study 5 - Jacob
Study 6 - Israel & Joseph

Focus Verse

[Genesis 3:15 KJV] 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Thought Questions

What was made in the six days of Creation?
1. Genesis 1:1-31 (Psalm 19:1-2, Psalm 104:24)
What happened on the seventh day of Creation?
1. Genesis 2:1-2 (Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 4:4)
In what ways is the seventh day of Creation more significant than the other six days of Creation?
- Genesis 2:3 (Exodus 31:17, Exodus 16:29, Leviticus 23:3, Isaiah 58:13)
What is a spiritual application of the "rest" of God in Genesis 2?
1. Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4:11,
Who are the 4 central figures of Genesis 3?
1. Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:14
What circumstances paved the way for Eve to be in a position to be tempted?
1. Genesis 3:1-2 (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:8, Ephesians 5:31)
How does God respond to our failures?
1. Genesis 3:9 (Proverbs 1:24, Jeremiah 25:4, Isaiah 43:1)
What is the Good News of Genesis 3:15?
1. Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 John 3:8
What were some immediate results of Adam & Eve's decision?
1. Genesis 3:14, Genesis 3:16, Genesis 3:17, Genesis 3:23-24
Did Adam & Eve's failure have any impact on their family?
1. Genesis 4:5-6, Genesis 4:8, Genesis 4:12-13, Genesis 4:17, Genesis 4:19, Genesis 4:23
Did Abel's death stop God's plan?
1. Genesis 4:25, Genesis 4:26, Genesis 5:3-4
What do Genesis 5:1-2 tell us about the relationship between being made in God's image and God's ideal family?
1. 1 Corinthians 11:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:13-15
Genesis 5 contains one of the most powerful lives ever lived in only 4 verses. Who is he?
1. Genesis 5:21-24

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