1. Genesis Gen. 22:15-19

2. I: The Creation, the Fall, the Flood  “Genesis” means “beginning” – Gen. 1:1-5  Here we see the first sin, as well as the first Messianic prophecy – Gen. 3:9-15  God destroyed the world as it was, and gave us a sign & promise – Gen. 9:12-17

3. II: Abraham and Isaac  Abraham is given promises by God, believes, and obeys – Gen. 15:1-6  Even going so far as willing to sacrifice his son  The promise is repeated to (through) Isaac – Gen. 26:1- 5

4. III: Jacob (Israel)  A crafty, deceitful man  Yet chosen by God – Gen. 28:12-15  Given a new name, which his descendants carried on – Gen. 32:24-28

5. IV: Joseph  Blessed by God with the ability to dream & interpret, sold into slavery  Yet put in Egypt for a reason – Gen. 41:37-43  The book ends again repeating the theme of God’s people – Gen. 50:22-26

6. Conclusion In Genesis, we see the origin of the universe and the origin of the Hebrew nation. God’s power, truth, and love are clearly shown in this book of history. We see sin and its consequences, as well as the promise of one who would come and bless all nations of the earth.