FOR FURTHER STUDY

1. The name "Genesis" means beginnings. This book contains the record of the beginning of:

-The world: Genesis 1:1-25

-Humanity: Genesis 1:26-2

-Sin: Genesis 3:1-7

-Salvation: Genesis 3:8-24

-Families: Genesis 4:1-15

-Civilization: Genesis 4:16-9

-Nations: Genesis 10:1-11:32

-The Jewish nation: Genesis 12:50

2. Genesis is divided into two major segments: Chapters 1-11 cover four major events. Chapters 12-50 cover four major people.

3. Study chapters 1-2 and complete the following chart:

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3

4

5

6

7

4. In chapters 3-9 what do you learn about the following:

-Tactics of the enemy (Satan...the serpent):

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-Eve's progression into sin:

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-The consequences of sin entering the world:

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-God's judgment by the flood:

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5. For chapters 12-50: Identify the four major characters and study their lives in depth, drawing spiritual applications to your own life. Also study the word "covenant" which is used extensively in this section.