Genesis
Author: Moses
The book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
Old Testament50 chapters
Chapters
1Creation ex nihilo, Imago Dei: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he…”2Creation and Stewardship, Human Relationships: “Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should…”3Sin and Disobedience, The Consequences of Sin: “Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one…”4jealousy and sin, the consequences of violence: “The Lord said, "What have you done? The voice of your…”5The importance of genealogy, God's faithfulness across generations: “When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. Enoch…”6Divine judgment, Grace and redemption: “The LORD said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever,…”7Divine Judgment, Obedience and Faithfulness: “And the waters prevailed so mightily on the earth that all…”8Divine mercy, Restoration and renewal: “But Noah built an altar to the Lord and took some of every…”9Covenant, Sanctity of life: “I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all…”10Divine Sovereignty, Human Diversity: “These are the sons of Ham, according to their clans, their…”11human pride, divine sovereignty: “Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord…”12Faith and Obedience, Divine Promise: “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you…”13faith and trust in God, the nature of choice: “And the Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from…”14God's providence, Faithfulness and loyalty: “And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies…”15Faith and Righteousness, Covenant Relationship: “And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as…”16Patience and trust in God's plans, Human attempt to fulfill divine promises: “So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, "You…”17Covenant, Faith and Obedience: “And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your…”18Hospitality, Intercession: “Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I…”19Judgment and Mercy, Hospitality and Ethics: “Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire…”20Divine Protection, Faith and Fear: “Now then, return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, so…”21Divine Promise, Faith and Doubt: “The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to…”22Faith and obedience, Divine testing: “And Abraham said, "God will provide for himself the lamb for…”23Grief and Mourning, Faith and Land: “And Abraham rose up from before his dead and said to the…”24Divine Guidance, Faithfulness in Relationships: “And I said to the Lord, 'O Lord, God of my master Abraham,…”25Covenant and Promise, Familial Conflict: “Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and…”26Divine Promises, Faith Amid Fear: “I am the God of Abraham your father; fear not, for I am with…”27Deception, Sibling Rivalry: “But Isaac said, "Your brother came deceitfully, and he has…”28Covenant and Promise, Divine Presence: “And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the…”29Love and Devotion, The Nature of Deception: “And Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, "I will serve you seven…”30Familial rivalry, Divine providence: “And she said, ‘God has taken away my reproach.’””31Divine Guidance, Family Dynamics: “And the God of my father has been with me.”32Divine Encounter, Personal Transformation: “But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."”33reconciliation, forgiveness: “But Esau said, "I have enough, my brother; keep what you…”34The consequences of sin, The complexity of justice: “And they said to them, "We will give our daughters to you,…”35Divine Command and Obedience, Covenant and Promise: “And God said to him, "Your name is Jacob; no longer shall…”36Genealogy and Heritage, God's Faithfulness: “These are the names of the chiefs of the descendants of…”37favoritism, jealousy: “And when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of…”38Redemption, Justice and Mercy: “And he said, ‘She is more righteous than I, since I did not…”39Integrity, Faithfulness in Temptation: “But he refused and said to his master's wife, "Behold,…”40Divine Providence, Hope in Despair: “And Joseph said to him, "Do not interpretations belong to…”41Divine Providence, Redemption: “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "See, I have set you over all…”42repentance, divine providence: “Then Joseph said to them, "It is as I said to you, you are…”43family dynamics, reconciliation: “And he (Jacob) said, "My son shall not go down with you, for…”44repentance, redemption: “And now, please let your servant remain instead of the boy…”45Forgiveness and reconciliation, Divine providence: “And Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph! Is my father…”46divine guidance, faith and obedience: “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go…”47God's providence, Faith and family: “And Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them…”48Blessing and Legacy, Divine Sovereignty: “And he blessed Joseph, and said, “The God before whom my…”49Covenantal blessings, Prophetic identity: “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's…”50God's Sovereignty, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for…”