The Book of Genesis
Course Description
This online course is an introduction to the Book of Beginnings which will help you to understand God’s plan of redemption and help you discover the relationship and importance of the Book of Genesis to our lives. We will look at how God’s nature and character is revealed through His words and deeds, and we will look at man, what God wants him to do, and what he does. In this course, you will become familiar with the theology and major themes of the Bible, including the themes of creation, the fall, God’s covenant and His redemption. This course is offered by Trinity Video Seminary
Course Objectives
- to explain the purpose and theological outlook of the Book of Genesis;
- to gain understanding of the content of the first book of the Bible and its key themes;
- to provide profound insights into the nature of man and the world;
- to examine the differences between the biblical view and the scientific view on the origin of the universe and man;
- gain insight into how Genesis points to Christ and can be read in light of the gospel.
Course Outline
Lecture 1 Chapter 1:1. Being of God
Lecture 2. Chapter 1:1-31. The Deeds of God
Lecture 3. Chapter 2. Creation of a Man and a Woman
Lecture 4. Chapter 3. Fall and Its Consequences
Lecture 5. Chapter 4-5. Adam’s Genealogy
Lecture 6. Chapter 6-9. The Flood and the Redеmption of Noah
Lecture 7. Chapter 11. The Tower of Babel
Lecture 8. Chapter 12. Calling with a Promise
Lecture 9. Chapter 13. Abram and Lot Separate; God Gives More Information about His Promise
Lecture 10. Chapter 14. Spiritual Implications of Abram’s Victory; Melchizedek is the Perfect Picture of Christ
Lecture 11. Chapter 15. Old Testament Lesson about Salvation
Lecture 12. Chapter 16. Abram Attempts to Help God but Fails
Lecture 13. Chapter 17-18:15. New Names and the Covenant of Circumcision
Lecture 14. Chapter 18:16 -19:28. Abraham Rescues Lot by Prayer
Lecture 15. Chapter 20 -21. The Fulfillment of God’s Promise
Lecture 16. Chapter 22. The Mount Everest of the Old Testament
Lecture 17. Chapter 23-27. The Family of Isaac and Rebekah
Lecture 18. Chapter 28 -29. Jacob’s Life after His Escape
Lecture 19. Genesis 29. Jacob Learns the Principle of Sowing and Reaping
Lecture 20. Genesis 30. Rachel is Jealous of Her sister. Two Superstitions
Lecture 21. Genesis 31. Jacob Returns Home after 20 Years of Exile
Lecture 22. Genesis 32-33. Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau
Lecture 23. Genesis 34. Dinah and Shechem. Jacob’s Sons Revenge for Their Sister
Lecture 24. Genesis 35 -36. Covenant with Jacob is Renewed at Bethel
Lecture 25. Genesis 37. Joseph is Jacob’s Favourite Son
Lecture 26. Genesis 38. Two Sons of Judah Commit Sins and Die
Lecture 27. Genesis 39. Joseph is in the House of Potiphar
Lecture 28. Genesis 40. Joseph’s Ministry in Prison
Lecture 29. Genesis 41. Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
Lecture 30. Genesis 42. Joseph’s Brothers Bowed Down to Him in Egypt
Lecture 31. Genesis 43. Jacob’s Sons Go Back to Egypt
Lecture 32. Genesis 44-45. Joseph Tests His Brothers
Lecture 32. Genesis 44-45. Joseph Tests His Brothers
Lecture 33. Genesis 46 -50. Moving to Egypt
The Book of Genesis
