Genesis is the book of beginnings — the foundation upon which all of Scripture is built. The word “Genesis” comes from the Greek word meaning “origin” or “beginning.”
In this section we explore the key themes, characters, and covenants that emerge from Genesis and set the trajectory for the entire biblical narrative. Every major theme in Scripture finds its seed in these opening chapters.
What You Will Find in This Section
- Discussion of Nimrod and the Table of Nations — the post-flood world and the origin of nations
- The Patriarchs — Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
- The Covenant: Old and New — how God’s covenant with Abraham shapes all of Scripture
- The World of the Patriarchs — a geographic overview of the ancient Near East
- Abraham: The Father of a Nation — the life and call of the patriarch
- Covenant Name: Infinite Supply — God’s first revealed covenant name
- Old Testament Timeline — a visual overview of the entire Old Testament period
- Lineage from Adam to Jacob — the family line that leads to the nation of Israel