1. Abraham, Isaac. Jacob, Joseph Genesis 12-50

2.  Legal and Spiritual head of the family  He had great power over his clan  Held responsibility for well being and protection of all in the family unit Note: Abraham did not evidence faith in the Lord when he fled to Egypt and had Sarah lie about their relationship

3. Scripture locations in Genesis  Abraham  11:26,29;12-25  Isaac  17:19;21:3;22:2;24:62;27;35:28  Jacob  25:26; 27-35;42-49  Joseph  30:24;37-50

4.  12 Sons29:31-35;30:5-19;30:17-24;35:16  Dinah34  Esau25:25;26:34;27;33:4;36:1  Hagar16:1;21:14  Ishmael16:11-15;17:20;21:9;25:9-12  Keturah25:1-6  Leah29:16  Rachel29:6-16;35:16  Rebekah22:23;24:15  Sarah 11:29;16:1;17:15;18:9;20:12;21:3;23:2

5.  Bethuel22:23;24:15,50  Haran11:26-28  Laban224:29;28:5  Lot11:26;12:4;13:5;14:12;19:1  Micah11:29;22:20  Nahor11:26-29;22:20  Terah11:26,31

6.  Famine and a Trip to Egypt, 12:10-21  A time of failure in Abrahams life ▪ Did not trust God when he fled to Egypt ▪ Had Sarah lie about their relationship

7.  Separation from Lot, 13:1-18  Abraham renewed his faith in the Lord at Bethel ▪ Prospered materially ▪ Large number of servants, over 1000 (14:14)

8.  Before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, The Elamite empire occupied the Land of Canaan which included all of the Jordan River Plain and many surrounding tribes and cities.  The occupation was under the rule of King Chedorlaomer for twelve years. In the thirteenth year, five kings of the cities of the Jordan plain revolted against Elamite rule.  According to Jewish tradition, the revolt started with refusing to pay tribute to the Elamite empire.  This triggered Chedorlaomer to assemble forces from the four main directions of Mesopotamia.  Chedorlaomer's campaign to the Jordan plains began with sacking and looting every city along the way

9. Four kings of Mesopotamia In response to the uprising of several kings that Chedorlaomer ruled over, he ensured victory by calling together three other nations, to align with the Kingdom of Elam. These four aligned kings were:  King Chedorlaomer, ruler of the Persian empire of Elam, to the East and commander of the alliance  King Amraphel, ruler of Shinar from the southern regions of Babylon  King Arioch, ruler of Ellasar, from Assur to the North  King Tidal, leader of the Hittites from the West

10. Five kings of the Jordan plain The five kings from the Jordan River Plain rebelled against Elam rule, during Chedorlaomer's thirteenth year of reign over them. Their rebellion caused a domino effect that pushed Chedorlaomer to campaign against at least seven other nearby tribes and cities. The five kings of the plain were:  Bera king of Sodom  Birsha king of Gomorrah  Shinab king of Admah  Shemeber king of Zeboyim  the king of Bela (renamed Zoar when Sodom destroyed)

11.  The Mesopotamian forces overwhelmed the kings of the Jordan plain driving some them into asphalt or tar pits that littered the vale.  Those who escaped, fled to the mountains including the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah.  The cities of Sodom of Gomorrah were then spoiled of their goods and provisions as well as the taking of captives. Among the captives was Abram's nephew, Lot.  When word reached Abram, he immediately mounted a rescue operation, arming 318 of his trained servants and possible combat troops who went in pursuit of the Mesopotamian armies that were returning to their homelands.  They caught up with them in the city of Dan, flanking the enemy on multiple sides, during a night raid.  The attack ran its course as far as Hobah, north of Damascus where he defeated Chedorlaomer and his forces.  Abram recovered all the goods, even the captives who included Lot.

12.  After the battle Melchizedek brought bread and wine and blessed Abraham  Melchizedek was king of Salem  Possibly Jerusalem or Salem (Psalm 76:2) Was Melchizedek an actual King or was he a Theopany?  His Priesthood was superior to Abrahams  Evident in that Abraham paid Tithes to him

13.  The Lord appeared to Abraham in a vision  God blessed Abraham (1)  Abraham “reminded” God he had no son ▪ Offered to adopt Eliezer of Damsascus  God refused the offer  God promised him a heir of his own blood  Abraham believed God and it was counted as righteousness

14.  Sarah told Abraham to go to her maid Hagar  Legal custom and legal contracts of that time provided for a heir by her  Sarah despised Hagar  Hagar fled from them  An Angel of the Lord appeared to Hagar  Told her to return and blessed her ▪ Her seed would be a multitude  Ishmael was born to Hagar

15.  The angel of the Lord first appears in Genesis 16:7 and then intermittently throughout the early Old Testament  In other passages an individual manifesting himself in human form is frequently called "the LORD" (Gen 12:7; 17:1; 18:1)  If this angel actually were God, why is he called an angel?  Since the root meaning of angel is "messenger" or "one who is sent," we must determine from context whether the word refers to the office of the sent one or to the nature of created angels as finite beings  Initially, some contexts of the term "angel of the LORD" appear to refer to nothing more than any other angel (as in Judges 6:11)

16.  Many Old Testament passages state that this angel is God  After being told that Hagar had been speaking with the angel of the Lord (four times in Gen 16:7, 9-11), Genesis 16:13 informs us that Hagar "gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: `You are the God who sees me.'“  Jacob's testimony in Genesis 48:15-16 is even more striking ▪ He identifies the God in whose presence his fathers Abraham and Isaac had lived as "the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the Angel who has delivered me from all harm."  This angel spoke to Jacob earlier in a dream and identified himself by saying, "I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and where you made a vow to me" (Gen 31:11, 13)  Likewise in Exodus 3:2-6 the phrase "the angel of the LORD" is used interchangeably with "the LORD"  In fact the angel claims, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob" (Ex 3:6)

17.  The passage, however, that really clinches this remarkable identification is Exodus 23:20-23  There God promises to send his angel ahead of the children of Israel as they go through the desert  The Israelites were warned that they must obey and not rebel against this angel  The reason was a stunning one: "Since my Name is in him"  God would never share his memorial name with anyone else, for Isaiah 42:8 advised that he would never share his glory with another  Name of God stands for himself. And when a person is said to have the name of God in him, that person is God!

18.  This angel has divine qualities, prerogatives and authority  He has the power to give life (Gen 16:10) and to see and know all (Gen 16:13; Ex 3:7)  Only God can forgive sin, yet this angel did the same in Exodus 23:21  The angel performed miracles such as keeping a burning bush from being consumed (Ex 3:2), smiting Egypt with plagues (Ex 3:20), calling forth fire on the rock to consume the meal set for him (Judges 6:21) and ascending the flame of the altar (Judges 13:20)

19.  Finally, this angel commanded and received worship from Moses (Ex 3:5) and Joshua (Josh 5:14)  Angels were not to receive worship  When John attempted to worship an angel in Revelation 19:10; 22:8-9, he was corrected quickly and told not to do it

20.  It is clear from this abundance of evidence that the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament was a preincarnate form of our Lord Jesus Christ  It is that word sent that ties together the angel, messenger or sent one into an Old Testament theology of christophanies ▪ Appearances of God in human form.

21.  Abrams name changed to Abraham (5)  Advent of Circumcision (10)  Showed the Hebrews dedication to God  Failure to do so would cut them off from the Covenant (14)  Was an outward sign to an inward dedication to God

22.  Sarais name is changed to Sarah (15)  Abrahams son is promised through Sarah(16)  Abraham Laughed  God rejected Abrahams petition for Ishmael to the son of the Covenant  Three angels visit Abraham  Sarah is Promised a son (10) ▪ Sarah Laughed (12) ▪ One of the Angels is the Lord

23.  Isaac is born (1)  Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away

24.  God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac at Moriah Moriah is the are where Solomon later builds the temple  They traveled 3 days  Abraham and Isaac went alone up the mount  Isaac questioned Abraham  Abraham passed the test  The covenant is reaffirmed (15-18)

25.  Sarah dies (23:1)  Abraham has sons through Keturah (25:1-4)  Many of the names have be identified with Arab tribes  These sons along with Ishmael fulfill the promise of God that Abraham would be the father of many nations  Death of Abraham (25:8)

26.  Isaac married Rebekah  For 20 years they had no child  Isaac approached God (24:21)  They are blessed with twins ▪ Jacob and Esau  Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for bread ant soup  God confirms his covenant with Isaac (26:2)

27.  Jacob gets the birthright 25:27-34  Jacob steals the blessing 27:1-47  Jacob flees to Haran 28:1-29:13  Jacob’s years at Haran 29:14-31:30  Jacob returns to Canaan 31:21-36:43

28.  Esau would receive the birthright because he was born first  The birthright gave the firstborn ▪ Precedence over the other children ▪ Double share of the inheritance ▪ The right to become the head of the clan after the death of the father.  The birthright could be lost ▪ Through an offense ▪ Traded or sold ▪ Negated by the fathers last will  Esau trades away his birthright for a meal  Esau is called profane for doing so (Hebrews 12:16)

29.  The Blessing was more important than the birthright  The birthright could be changed  The blessing made by the father was legally binding  Isaac was unaware that Esau had traded away the birthright Isaac Favored Esau-Rebekah Favored Jacob  Isaac told Esau to bring him meat  Rebekah overheard  Rebekah told Jacob to deceive Isaac  Jacob receives the blessing from Isaac

30.  Between circumstance and his schemes Jacob accumulates a great deal of wealth  Two wives  Two concubines  11 sons  When Jacob returns to Canaan he has 12 th son

31.  Jacob flees to his uncle Laban  Fear of Esau

32.  Jacob was know for his scheming and deciet  When Jacob returns to Canaan he his met by angels  Jacob wrestles with an angel  His name is changed to Israel  When Jacob returns to Canaan he has 12 th so

33. EventAgeYearScripture SOLD BY HIS BROTHERS INTO SLAVERY 17 1897 37:2 ELEVATED TO SECOND RULER IN EGYPT 30 1884 41:36 THE PREDICTED FAMINE STRIKES EGYPT 37 1877 41:53 REVEALS HIMSELF TO HIS BROTHERS 39 1875 45:6 FATHER JACOB GIVES HIS BLESSING 56 1858 47:28 JOSEPH DIES IN EGYPT -110 1804 50:26 PROMISING DELIVERANC

34.  Jacob showed favoritism to Joseph  Joseph was given a special coat  Joseph had dreams about his brothers being subject to him  Joseph’s brothers hated him  They plotted to kill him  Instead they sold him to slavers  They deceived Jacob and said he died

35.  Days of Prosperity 39:1-6  Potiphar bought him  The Lord was with Joseph  Potiphar made him overseer of his house  Days of Pressure 39:7-18  Potiphar’s wife tried to tempt Joseph  Joseph refused the advances  She accused him of rape  Days in Prison39:19-40:23  Joseph interprets the dreams of the Baker and Cupbearer  The Baker is hung and the Cupbearer is returned to his post  The cupbearer forgets Joseph

36.  Pharaoh's Dreams 41:1-7  The Dreams of the Cows  The Dreams of the Corn  No one could interpret his dreams  Servant’s Recall 41:8-13  The Cupbearer told of Joseph interpreting his dream

37.  Joseph’s Analysis 41:14-36  Joseph is called before the Pharaoh  Joseph denies his ability ▪ Give the glory to God  Joseph tells Pharaoh the meaning of the dreams ▪ Famine coming to Egypt  Joseph’s Promotion 41:37-45 ▪ Joseph is made second in command in all of Egypt

38.  The First Coming to Egypt 42:1-38  Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to get food  Benjamin stayed behind  The brothers did not recognize Joseph  Joseph knew them (42:8)  Joseph accuses them of being spies ▪ They are imprisoned as spies for three days (42:16-18) ▪ Joseph tells them to bring their youngest brother to him ▪ The brothers spoke of what they had done ▪ They did not know that Joseph understood them ▪ He could tell of their distress ▪ Joseph sent them home with food and hidden money ▪ Kept Simeon as a hostage

39.  The Second Coming to Egypt 43:1-44:34  The brothers returned to Egypt with Benjamin  Joseph gives them food again ▪ Returns their money ▪ Hide a silver cup in Benjamin's sack ▪ Joseph sent guards out to bring them back ▪ The cup was found in Benjamin’s sack  Joseph could tell that God had changed their hearts (44:32)

40.  The Moment of Revelation and Reunion 45:1-15  Joseph reveals himself to them  Joseph sends for Jacob  The Coming of Jacob and the Family, 45:16-47:31  Jacob and the entire family move to Egypt  The Blessing and Prophecy by Jacob, 48:1-49:33  Jacob blesses Ephraim instead of Manasseh  This blessing becomes evident during the time of the Judges  Jacob prophecies about his sons

41.  The Death of Jacob and Joseph 50:1-26  Jacob dies after the giving of the prophecy (49:33)  Joseph dies at 110 years old in Egypt  He is embalmed and place in a coffin  His oath from 50:25 is later fulfilled that they would carry his bones from there

42.  The Nation of Israel had a population of about 75 in 46:27  Egypt had become the protector of the Nation of Israel  Egypt protected Israel in 3 ways ▪ Physically ▪ They unknowingly kept them safe from other nations ▪ Morally ▪ Egypt was superior to the Canaanites ▪ Racial Purity ▪ Israel would have intermarried with the Canaanites (Chptr 34) but would not have with the Egyptians, the Egyptians looked down on them as shepherds (46:34)

43.  Genesis ends with Israel being protected by Egypt  The nation of Israel has:  No land  No law  Only 75 people  God had promised Abraham of them He will make a great nation