Genesis 7:1-24 The Ark

Genesis 7:1-3 – 100 years earlier God gave instructions concerning the building of the ark. As far as we know there was no other word from God until now. Yet Noah persisted in his faith, and his proclamation to his unbelieving neighbors concerning the impending judgment of God. Methuselah was on his deathbed ready to enter the … Read more

Genesis 6:1-22

Genesis 6:1-2 – The identity of the “sons of God” is disputed. Some interpret the term as referring to supernatural beings, followers of Satan, who cohabited with human women (the “daughters of men,”). In Job 1:6;2:1 angelic beings are referred to as the “Sons of God” and the reference to the fallen angels in 2 Peter 2:4 & Jude 6,7 is … Read more

Genesis 5:1-31 – Genealogy

This is the first godly genealogy listed in the Bible, how do we know this? Several facts show us. Adam, described as the son of God in Luke 3 and in this genealogy was a godly man; but the second man, Cain, is not because he was ungodly. The son of Adam who is next listed is … Read more

Genesis 4:1-26

V 1-2:  The word “knew” is used to indicate not only sexual intimacy, but unity. It is important to retain the Hebrew, because the Hebrew shows that Eve believed she was giving birth to the redeemer promised in Genesis 3:15 it should be translated: “I have gotten a man: Jehovah.” The Jerusalem Targum, an Aramaic interpretive translation of the Hebrew Text, … Read more

Genesis 2

1:31-2:4 – These verses conclude chapter one and would well have been served to remain with it. We should know that the chapter and verses were added long after the various Books of the Bible were written.  After the creation God declared that it was very good.  V. 1 makes reference to the word “host” this word … Read more

Genesis 1:31-2:6

1:31-2:4 – These verses conclude chapter one and would well have been served to remain with it. We should know that the chapter and verses were added long after the various Books of the Bible were written.  After the creation God declared that it was very good.  V. 1 makes reference to the word “host” this word … Read more

Genesis Introduction

These notes on Genesis and for that matter all the notes on this website, were created as a basis for Bible studies that I have led in homes and in businesses. They are not exhaustive but served to help me as I taught. In my classes I would expand on these notes and answer questions … Read more

Genesis 46

Genesis 46:1-4 – Jacob had reservations about leaving the land that was promised to him by God. (Gen. 35:12).  Likely sensing the hand of God in all that had unfolded Jacob began his journey.  He had no word not to go and it seemed that this was the right thing to do.  He traveled from Hebron to Egypt and … Read more

Genesis 36

Genesis 36:1-5 This section looks into the genealogy of Esau. Esau is also called Edom which refers to his headship over the nation of Edom. Esau and Edom are identified as one in Obad 1:8. The name comes from the event of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob for the “red stew” that Jacob had prepared … Read more