Bible Study Lessons
Genesis 18 contains an intriguing mystery. Before we examine it, let’s look at the chapter’s plot line. The chapter begins with three men visiting Abraham and predicting that Sarah will have a son in one year’s time. After sharing the news, the men head toward Sodom while Abraham walks with them to see them on … Read more
The first three chapters of Genesis are theological dynamite. They were explosive in the ancient world and they are still explosive today. Genesis 1 Summary: God creates everything. There’s only one God, Creator of everything. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (NIV). “The heavens and the earth” means … Read more
Have you ever felt like you entered the rabbit hole of no return? If you start reading the literature on Genesis 1, you will. Nearly every line in Genesis 1 is the subject of intense debate. In this post I will focus on two interrelated debates among Christians regarding Genesis 1: the proper interpretation of … Read more
The first sentence of the Bible is mind-blowing: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen 1:1 NIV). Of course, this shows God’s creative power to bring all things into existence, including time, matter, space, and the laws of nature, but it also shows his love. Since there is nothing higher than … Read more
The story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac is disturbing. While Abraham didn’t go through with it, he almost did, and he did so out of obedience to God’s command. So how should we teach this difficult story in Genesis 22? Here are four things to keep in mind when teaching the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac. … Read more