Old Testament
Presentation: Genesis 1-11 (ppt)
Course: Old
Testament History
Genesis (1-11) From Adam to Nimrod and the
Text: All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Timothy
These notes are given
to help develop Bible study groups and to encourage group participation through
discussion.
It is intended to be
a road through the Old Testament and not a detailed study.
Introduction to the book of Genesis
Part One (Genesis 1-11)
The Book of Genesis
begins with creation.
It explains how
mankind fell and sin entered into the world.
It shows the godless
line of Cain and the godly line of Seth.
The influence of the
godless line even corrupts the godly line of Seth until just one family is
godly, Noah and his family.
How the world was
destroyed by a flood and the nations developed from the Sons of Noah.
Rise of
Part Two (Genesis 12-50)
Focuses
on one family.
Abraham and Sarah
Isaac and Rebecca
Jacob and his family
Joseph
Main events
God calls Abram and
leads him to
God makes a covenant
with Abram
The birth of Ishmael
The promise and
birth of Isaac
Abraham offers up
Isaac
Isaac and Rebecca
Jacob and Esau
Jacob in
Jacobs
family in
Joseph
in
Part One (Genesis 1-11)
Lesson Outline
1. Creation
a)
The days of creation
b)
The names of God used in creation - Elohim and
Jehovah
2. Noah
a) The Flood
b) Spread of Nations
3. Nimrod
a) Empire building - idolatry
b)
4. Abram
Text: In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth Genesis 1:1
1. Creation of the heavens and the earth
Day 1 Light and Darkness Day 4 Sun, Moon and Stars
Day 2 Sea and Sky Day 5 Birds and Fishes
Day 3 Dry Land, Trees Day 6 Animals and Man
Light and the sun
Discussion
There could not be light on Day 1 without the sun.
Genesis 1:16
The Hebrew word for created in Genesis 1:1 is bara.
On Day 4 God did not create (bara)the sun
The Hebrew word that is used is different the word used here is asah. This word means made in the sense of operation not in the sense of creation.
Day 4 The sun was not created (bara) on Day 4 it was made to function (asah)
The difference in the Hebrew word is that the sun began to operate (made to function) from Day 4 so that life on earth could benefit from it.
2. Creation of Man
Male and Female.
Adam was created (bara)
with the ability to reproduce (
Male and female were created from the beginning (1:27-28 and 5:2).
God formed Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed life into him. (2:7)
The Hebrew word used for formed is yatsar as a potter
God took from the rib (tsela) of
Adam (
The Hebrew word translated rib tsela means side chamber. (2:21-22)
God took one of his side chambers.
Eve was built (banar) from the side of Adam (2:22).
The two were one flesh in the beginning. (
The two come together in marriage.
3. The Garden of
Eden (Genesis 2:4
Location:
River flowed from
(
(
(2:14a) River Hiddekel (Gesenius: rapid
(2:14b)
River
Pison and Gihon no
longer exist but they were probably located near the north end of the
4. Protoevangelium First promise of salvation
The Seed of the
woman bruised heel
The devil bruised
(crushed) head
Genesis 3:15
And I will put
enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall
bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Enmity between the
devil and the woman the woman will be reconciled with God.
The Seed of the
woman Christ
The
seed of the devil the children of the devil.
Jesus spoke to the religious leaders and said You are of your father the devil. (John 8:44)
5. The Names of
God
Elohim Myhla
The Creator (Genesis 1:1)
Elohim - created mankind in His own image for fellowship with Himself.
Elohim is a plural word that is used in singular form. This is consistent with the New Testament. There is one God revealed in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Elohim rules, judges over His works
Judges called Elohim
Angels called Elohim
Jehovah hwhy
Reveals the nature and character of God (Genesis 2:4)
The One who is who He is.
The self existing, unchanging God.
The I AM THAT I AM
The covenant keeping God.
He cannot deny Himself
The Line of Cain and the Line of Seth
Jehovah hwhy
Name used in Genesis 4
Cain and his descendants
Jehovah holy, righteous God
Elohim Myhla
Name used in Genesis 5
Seth and his descendants
Relationship
Descendants of Cain (Genesis
Cain Enoch - Irad Mehujael Methushael Lamech
Enoch Cain named city after his son Enoch
Lamech
Polygamy 2 wives (Adah and Zillah)
Jabal (son of Adah) father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock
Jubal (son of Adah) father of those who play harp and flute.
Tubal-Cain (son of Zillah) instructor of craftsmen in bronze and iron.
Sister of Tubal-Cain was Naamah.
Lamech murders a young man
Lamech has no fear of God. proud of his sin. (4:23-24)
Genealogy
Adam Noah
According to Usshers calculation
Date of creation 4004
Date of the flood 2348-9 BC
Timeline:
|
BC |
From Adam |
|||
|
Adam |
4004 |
|||
|
Seth born |
3874 |
130 |
Gen 5:3 |
|
|
Adam died |
3074 |
930 |
Gen 5:4-5 |
|
|
Enosh born |
3769 |
235 |
Gen 5:6 |
|
|
Seth died |
2962 |
1042 |
Gen 5:7-8 |
|
|
Cainan born |
3679 |
325 |
Gen 5:9 |
|
|
Enosh died |
2864 |
1140 |
Gen 5:10-11 |
|
|
Mahalaleel born |
3609 |
395 |
Gen 5:12 |
|
|
Cainan died |
2769 |
1235 |
Gen 5:13-14 |
|
|
Jared born |
3544 |
460 |
Gen 5:15 |
|
|
Mahalaleel died |
2714 |
1290 |
Gen 5:16-17 |
|
|
Enoch born |
3382 |
622 |
Gen 5:18 |
|
|
Jared died |
2582 |
1422 |
Gen 5:19-20 |
|
|
Methuselah born |
3317 |
687 |
Gen 5:21 |
|
|
Enoch departs |
3017 |
987 |
Gen 5:22-23 |
|
|
Lamech born |
3130 |
874 |
Gen 5:25 |
|
|
Methuselah died |
2348 |
1656 |
Gen 5:26-27 |
|
|
Noah born |
2948 |
1056 |
Gen 5:28 |
|
|
Lamech died |
2353 |
1651 |
Gen 5:30-31 |
|
|
Ham Shem Japheth |
2448 |
1556 |
Gen 5:32 |
|
|
Date of the Flood |
2348 |
1656 |
Gen 7:11 |
|
|
Noah died |
1998 |
2006 |
Gen 9:28-29 |
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