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Session 1B: Starting From the Big Picture-
Genesis
1) THE PENTATEUCH
a) The first five books of the Bible are commonly referred to as the “Pentateuch”.
b) In Hebrew, it is commonly known as Torah which means, “law,” “teaching,” or “instruction.”
2. The Books of the Pentateuch
I. Genesis
Derived from the Greek word Geneseos, which means “beginning” or “generations”
2. The Books of the Pentateuch
II. Exodus
Derived from the Greek word Exodos, which means “exit” or “departure.”
2. The Books of the Pentateuch
III. Leviticus
Derived from the Greek Septuagint title Leuitikon, which means “pertaining to the Levites.”
2. The Books of the Pentateuch
V. Deuteronomy:
DERIVED FROM THE GREEK SEPTUAGINT DEUTERONOMION TOUTO, “THIS SECOND LAW.” THIS IS A MISTRANSLATION OF 17:18, “A COPY OF THIS LAW”
3. AUTHORSHIP
a) Traditionally, the Jews accept Moses as the author of the Pentateuch.
a) The Talmud.
b) Philo and Josephus
c) However, the author did not see the need to identify himself/herself
i) In a way the Pentateuch is an anonymous work since it does not state its authorship unequivocally.
ii)The lack of a visible identity of authorship does not discredit the works to be less authentic.
iii) On the contrary, this very silence in identifying its authorship lines the Pentateuch on the same level as other documents of antiquity.
4b. OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF GENESIS
a) PART 1: Genesis 1 - 11I) Focus: Origin of the Nations
(1) Four Events:(a) Creation (1-2)
(b) Fall (3-5)
(i) Cain and Abel (4)
(ii) Adam’s Table (5)
(c) Flood (6-10)
(i) After the Flood (9)
(ii) The Table of Nations (10)
(d) Tower (11)
4b. OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF GENESIS
a) PART 2: Genesis 12 - 50I) Focus: Origin of the nation Israel
II) Four People:(1) Abraham (12-25)
(2) Isaac (25-26)
(3) Jacob (27-36)
(4) Joseph (37-50)
Formlessness Changed to Form
Emptiness Changed to Habitation
vv 3-5
Day 1
Light vv 14-19
Day 4
Luminaries (sun, moon, stars)
vv 6-8
Day 2
Air (upper expanse)Water (lower expanse)
vv 20-23
Day 5 Fish, Birds
vv 9-13
Day 3 Dry land plants
vv 24-31
Day 6 Animals, Man
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Strokes Broad Fine
Focus General view Painting specific features
Creation of humanity Climax Centerpiece
God’s Attributes
Transcendence:Sovereign, eternal, powerful, apart from
creation
Immanence: Caring,
meticulous, gentle, relational
Introduces God Humanity
Session 1B: Starting From the Big Picture-
Genesis
Barrenness
• Emphasizes God’s divine activity
Younger usurps the older
Emphasizes God’s grace
Family Conflicts
Emphasizes the result fop the Fall
DeceptionEmphasizes God’s ability to
turn evil unto good.
g) MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS & THE PENTATEUCH
g) MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS & THE PENTATEUCH
i) Sovereignty of God
g) MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS & THE PENTATEUCH
ii) Sin
g) MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS & THE PENTATEUCH
iii)Covenant for Salvation
g) MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS &
THE PENTATEUCH
iv) Sanctification (Holiness)