A study in Genesis as a history of God’s sovereign plan for the redemption of mankind through the nation of Israel – God’s people. We explore the creation account and show how God had always planned to bring about the creation of the Israelites people, through whom He would send His Son as the future Messiah and Savior of the world.
A New Chapter Begins
Ken Miller | Nov. 15, 2022
This lesson will wrap up the first half of our study on Genesis and set up the Spring semester. In it, we see Moses driving the narrative to a conclusion and setting up a new chapter in his history of the people of Israel. The baton is being passed from one generation to another.
The Lord Will Provide
Ken Miller | Nov. 8, 2022
This is one of the most confusing and controversial chapters in all the Bible. But we will attempt to explain the purpose behind God’s command that Abraham sacrifice the son for whom he had so long waited. But this passage reveals how easy it is to misplace our hope.
God is With You
Mitchell Dorris | Nov. 1, 2022
The main focus of this lesson will be the birth of Isaac. After years of waiting, Sarah and Abraham are given the son for whom they have long waited. But surrounding this story of the divine promise fulfilled, we will see the doubt and faithlessness of Sarah and Abraham on full display.
A Righteous Remnant
Ken Miller | Oct. 25, 2022
The righteous Abram found himself surrounded by unrighteousness, and this lesson focuses on the extent of the wickedness in the land. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah provides a stark and sobering example of mankind’s capacity for sin and rebellion against God.
Waiting on God
Ken Miller | Oct. 18, 2022
These chapters include some powerful lessons about trusting God. In them, we have the story of Sarai’s barrenness and her plan to fulfill God’s promise through human means. God had made a promise, but Sarai and Abram were growing impatient.
Back to Eden
Ken Miller | Oct. 11, 2022
In this week’s lesson, we will explore God’s choice of Abram, a Chaldean who lived in the land of Ur. One of the significant points in this lesson is the movement back toward God. The fall ended with Adam and Eve cast out of the garden and mankind headed in an easterly direction, away from God.
A Royal Reboot
Ken Miller | Oct. 4, 2022
This lesson will cover God’s decision to destroy all that He had made and will explain why God chose to start over with Noah. With this one man and his descendants, God will begin again the process of filling the earth with those who bear His image.
Good Gone Bad
Ken Miller | Sep. 27, 2022
But God’s good creation took a turn for the worse. Sin entered the scene. That will be the focus of this lesson. How did something so good turn out so bad? What happened? This lesson will cover the fall and its ongoing ramifications.
Made in His Image
Ken Miller | Sep. 20, 2022
In this lesson, we will cover the creation of Adam and Eve, focusing our attention on the unique status they enjoyed as the only creatures made in the image of God.
Off to a Good Start
Ken Miller | Sep. 13, 2022
This lesson will begin our official study of the creation by focusing on the first six days of creation. The primary emphasis will be on the purpose behind the creation. Everything God made was intended to prepare the earth/Eden for man.
Before We Begin
Ken Miller | Sep. 6, 2022
This will be an introduction designed to set up the rest of the series. The intent is to establish the authorship, audience, and overall purpose of the book. This lesson will deal with some of the controversies associated with the book and set the expectations for how we will be approaching its sometimes controversial and confusing content.
