Genesis 50:20-26 and review In this concluding study of the book of Genesis we considered Joseph's final words, including his confidence of what God was doing when his own brothers were planning evil against him. How does this passage help us understand the problem of evil? How should we view evil and respond to it? We also took a brisk walk through the entire book of Genesis, recalling some of the important things we have learned. Finally we ended by considering the faith of Joseph and the other saints of Genesis as they all died "without receiving the promises,” but by faith" welcomed them from afar." (60 min)

Keywords Joseph, Seed, Toledot, Creation, Genesis

Genesis 1:1 Introduction to Genesis. The stories of Genesis for an adult. The toledots of Genesis. Beauty in the writing of Genesis. The themes of Genesis. What does “In the beginning” mean? Our God, the God of creation. Exnihilo—Out of nothing.

Keywords Genesis, Creation, Toledot, Exnihilo

Genesis 1:2-5 The relationship of verse two to verse one. The Gap theory of creation. What are the “days” of creation? The first act of creation. The philosophy behind our view of the creation account. God’s value of the process.

Keywords Genesis, Creation, Days

Genesis 1:6-25 The time and purpose for the writing of the creation account. Why the account of creation is important to us. The creation account as a polemic. From formless and void to form and full.

Keywords Genesis, Creation, Kingdom of God