Category: Studying Scripture
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A Journey Through Genesis: Noah and The Flood
Recommended Reading: Genesis 6:1-9:17 The flood story is one that most ancient Near-Eastern cultures treasured in their own variations. It was a common story, with many adaptations, showcasing the problems the gods were facing and the different strategies certain heroes took to defend their people from the wrath of the associated god. While the flood…
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A Journey Through Genesis: Let’s Talk About Genealogies
This week, as we discuss Genesis 5, we are presented with our first full chapter of genealogy. It is true we have already seen a genealogy as the previous chapter outlines the descendants of Cain; however, I’ve intentionally decided to not bring it up until now as the two genealogies work with each other. There’s…
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A Journey Through Genesis: Cain and Abel
Recommended Reading: Genesis 4:1-26 After leaving the garden, Adam and Eve obey the command God has given them in Genesis 1:28 to “be fruitful and multiply.” This obedience shows both direct obedience to God’s command and hope that the curse given to the serpent is truly a blessing for Adam and Eve. In Genesis 3:15…
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A Journey Through Genesis: The Exodus from the Garden
Recommended Reading: Genesis 3:1-24 This week, we will dig deeper into Genesis 3, and in the first verse we see a detail that may not immediately stick out; however, in the larger context of scripture, it’s very noticeable. It’s because of this I believe it’s worth mentioning David Steinmetz, and his comparison of reading the…
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A Journey Through Genesis: A Second Creation Story
Recommended Reading: Genesis 2:1-25 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first chapter of Genesis and discussed the creation story. We looked at the Chiasmus in the story and found that Moses was trying to communicate to a previously exiled people, God wants us to rest. Moving into Genesis 2:4 – 2:25, we immediately start…
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A Journey Through Genesis: The Creation Story
Recommended Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4 Introduction to The Book of Genesis Genesis is the first Book of the Torah, or the Pentateuch. The Torah comprises the first 5 books of the Bible, whose original authorship is traditionally attributed to Moses. The Torah was given to Moses, by God, after Israel’s exodus from Egypt. In Egypt, the…
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Why Don’t the Birth Stories of Jesus Align in the Gospels?
Recommended Reading Before Discussion Have you ever wondered why only 2 of the 4 gospels include the birth story of Jesus? And out of the 2 gospels that do share the birth story of Jesus, why are they so different? Today let’s dig deeper into our text and learn what’s going on here. We’ll take…
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