...Caleb Smith Dr. Fuhr BIBL 105-D01 3 November, 2014 Genesis Essay 1 Genesis 1-11 describes and defines most of the core concepts of the Bible and describes God as the creator of the universe. These scriptures give us our first glimpse at God and his characteristics, and the origin of our world. By teaching these two very important concepts we are able to take away a lot from that. We can understand how we are to treat the world, treat others, how we are to interact with God and who we are as both individuals and as a society or civilization. One of the most prominent and obvious themes of these first chapters is how God created the world. The Bible teaches that the world was created in a quite literal and physical way. Infact the very first verse in the entire Bible says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Gen 1:1) This really leaves nothing up to interpretation. Within six full twenty-four hour days, God had created everything, including humans, animals, stars and planets. Then on the seventh day He rested, and he blessed that day and called it holy and instructed us to set it aside for rest as well. “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” (Gen 2:2-3) God said to let everything that he created reproduce after its own kind, plants, animals...
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...After reading through Genesis 1-11, it become apparent that the natural world was created by the all might God for man to enjoy, and throughout history, mankind has an inclination to stray from God’s plan to follow their own. This straying would inevitably result in man’s depravity and consequences from God himself. From the start of Genesis we see a progression of mankind’s morality drifting further and further from God. Man strays so far down the path of evil that God Himself regrets the world he created (Genesis 6:6-7). Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s first commandment, His creation has been plunged into darkness, and the natural order of the world has been turned upside down. When one reads through the first eleven chapters of...
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...only understand the book of Genesis but also being able to get some type of knowledge of the people and culture during that time. By learning how there, day-to-day life was we would be able to understand the text better. I also believe we have been created in the image and likeness of God as written on (Genesis 1:27) “So God created mankind in his own image”. We have the highest place in all of Gods creations because we were made of his image. “Wentzel van Huyssteen proposes an intriguing reinterpretation of the biblical symbol of the imago Dei, according to which the purpose of humankind as created in the image of God, is 'to set forth the presence of God in this world.” As we read Genesis, we learn that God had created the world and all living things out of nothing in seven days. He labor for six days and the seventh was a holy day of rest. When God had created man, he called him Adam but the Lord saw that he was alone so he created woman. As we look at Genesis, we can also gain a great deal of knowledge about human relationships as written on (Genesis 2:18) “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” This verse also communicates the value of a marriage relationship. God created man and woman to be separate persons that come together and form one. God had placed Adam in a deep sleep and removed one of his ribs and from that rib God created woman she was name Eve. The book of Genesis gives us a better understanding...
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...Throughout Genesis 1-11, the natural world is described from it’s creation in chapter 1, to it’s near destruction in chapters 6 through 8. As the creation of the earth is described in chapter 1, you cannot help but be amazed at its complexity. In only six days, God created light, water, land, lights from the heavens to separate day and night, sea and flying creatures and finally, animals and man. On the seventh day, he rested. Just in this first chapter of the first book of the Bible, we see an entire planet spoken into existence in a matter of six days. The first man created, is Adam, who was formed from dust, made in Gods image. Eve was then created as a partner from Adam, also created in the image of God. She was created from Adams rib. She was not taken from any bone in his head, not to be above him, or from his feet, not being below him. She was taken from his side, signifying that she is his equal and partner. Another significant event in Genesis concerning the natural world, is the flood. God nearly destroyed the earth. Anyone who refused to believe the prophecy given by Noah was wiped out. God used this to rid the earth of excessive sin. However, after the flood, God made a covenant with Noah to never flood the earth again. Human Identity On the sixth day of creation, God made man in his image and likeness. Many people are confused by the phrase ‘made in God’s image’. The most natural reaction is to believe that humans physically resemble God. However, upon studying...
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...Genesis 1-11 lays the foundation for all biblical truth as it assumes God is the creator of all things. These scriptures portray God as just, grace, love, wrath, and holy. The teachings in these scriptures help us to understand how we are to view the world, and what part God has played in the creation and recreation of the world. A triune God formed the natural world in six literal days. We know this by the wording that is used. Moses uses the word “Yom” as the word for “day” in this book. “Yom” is used in other parts of the Bible and refers to a literal twenty-four hour day, so we can be sure Moses wasn’t referring to a day as an age. He formed it out of nothing by the power of his voice. He showed us how to conduct our weeks, as we should work six days and on the seventh day we should rest. The principle of the Sabbath rest was set forth by God in Genesis 2:2-3 NIV which reads, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” He also showed us that he did not create evolution by saying in Genesis 1:11 NIV, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so.” Everything including plants, animals and humans produce after their own kind. Relationships are life’s biggest joys and...
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...What does Genesis 1-11 teach regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization? How does this teaching on these topics affect your worldview? In the book of Genesis the bible teaches about the creation, the beginning of the human race, the fall into sin, the destruction of everything because of this and God’s promise to never destroy the Earth again. God created the natural world by speaking it into existence. He put all living things on the land, in the sea and in the sky. He then formed man into his own image and breathed life into him, and his name was Adam. Man was created to rule over all the creatures of the Earth. Adam was given the task of naming all the creatures that were created. Genesis tells us that Adam had no one or nothing that was comparable to himself so God made him a companion. God put Adam into a deep sleep and took a rib from Him. Adam called her woman because she was taken out of man, and God married them. Biblically, the union of marriage is where the two flesh become one. A man is to leave his father and mother to be joined to his wife. Adam and Eve knew nothing but good and knew nothing of sin and shame, at the beginnings of their lives. Unfortunately, this did not last. Eve was tempted by the serpent to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, which was forbidden by God. Eve ate as the serpent told her and gave some to Adam and then they were instantly aware of their nakedness and were ashamed...
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...Day Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Day 29 Day 30 Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 Day 34 Day 35 Day 36 Day 37 Day 38 Day 39 Day 40 Day 41 Day 42 Day 43 Day 44 Day 45 Day 46 Day 47 Day 48 Day 49 6-Jan 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan 18-Jan 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan 24-Jan 25-Jan 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb 14-Feb 15-Feb 16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb Weeks Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 SCHAUMBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Passages 1st Passage 2nd Passage (Old Testament) (New Testament) Genesis 1:1-2:25 Luke 5:27-39 Genesis 3-5 Luke 6:1-26 Genesis 6:1-7:24 Luke 6:27-49 Genesis 8-10 Luke 7:1-17 Genesis 11 Luke 7:18-5 Genesis 12 Luke 8:1-25 Genesis 13:1-14:24 Luke 8:26-56 Genesis 15 Luke 9:1-27 Genesis 16 Luke 9:28-62 Genesis 17 Luke 10:1-20 Genesis 18 Luke 10:21-42 Genesis 19 Luke 11:1-28 Genesis 20 Luke 11:29-54 Genesis 21 Luke 12:1-31 Genesis 22 Luke 12:32-59 Genesis 23 Luke 13:1-17 Genesis 24 Luke 13:18-35 ...
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...Biblical Worldview: Genesis 1-11 Djuan Henson BIBL 105-D05 November 9, 2015 Biblical Worldview: Genesis 1-11 My biblical worldview is somewhat hard to explain knowing the complicity of the bible. It is one thing to understand a biblical worldview and another thing to have one. In order to have one, one must have knowledge of the sovereignty of God and of the life, death, and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ. It is with patience and great prayer and purpose that I read the first 11 chapters of the book of Genesis, which is the “beginnings.” The first 11 chapters create the stage of God’s creation of the earth, mankind, and everything in the earth. God offers the reader of Genesis His incredible story of creating man from the dust of the earth and the penalty of sin and disobedience. Genesis 1-11 is both personable and grounded theologically, it’s a story of faith, a story of family, a story of God and man. It is both challenging to the flesh and pleasing to the heart. In Genesis 1-11 God reveals Himself to man as the Almighty God and goes from the creation to the flood. When I read Genesis 1-11 I was given enough information to realize that the same God who created man was able to destroy that which He created. I know understand how the world was created, how man and woman were formed, how civilization begin. It is my prayer that my worldview be consistent with the worldview of the one who created the world. In Genesis, it is very clear God had a plan and a purpose...
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...Genesis 1-11 Worldview Essay Anissa Ortiz L24589524 Bible 105 January 27, 2014 The Natural World The Old Testament book, Genesis, is known for the creation and beginnings of all mankind. In essence, Genesis 1-11 lays the foundation for the biblical truth we know today. The natural world is referred to the Lord’s creation. In Genesis 1, God’s existence and the beginning of creation is introduced as the verse reads, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The chapter continues with a detailed description of the creation of the world in six days by a triune God. From this, God shows us how to conduct our weeks by working six days and then resting on the seventh day. This is where the principle of the Sabbath was established; the verses read, “By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that He had done” (Genesis 2:2-3). In addition to God creating the world, Genesis 1-11 also teaches that He gave human beings the responsibility of using His creation and all of its resources for the good of all. Human Identity In the pages of Genesis, it is written that all human beings are created in the image of God. This simply means that every human being is made to reflect God and His character, which is described as good. At the end of chapter one, the first...
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...from the love for us. What does Genesis 1-11 teach regarding the natural world? In Genesis, God describes man as good. This notion of creation being good is different than other worldwide mythologies, which begin life from chaos and violence (Bruckner, 2014). On the first day of creation God said “Let there be light” and there was light, He saw that the light was good (Genesis 1:3). Then God formed the earth in the midst of the waters on the second day and he saw that it was good. The third day God created the plants and saw that it was good. The fourth day He created the Sun. moon and stars, and it was good. On the fifth day He create the birds and the livestock, and it was good. Then finally on the sixth day, God created mankind, and it was good. Everything that God created in the beginning was good. What does Genesis 1-11 teach regarding human identity? On the sixth day God created man (Genesis 1:27). He created man in his own image and likeness and He saw what he made and said it was very good. Man’s creation in the beginning was very good. After Adam and Eve partook in the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil their eyes were opened and they knew right from wrong (Genesis 3:7). The Fall of man changed the identity of what we were to be. God told the woman that he will greatly multiply her sorrow and she will in pain bring forth children (Genesis 3:16). Her desire will be for her husband and he will rule over her (Genesis 3:16). Then to Adam, God told him...
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... Daniel Tomberlin November 20, 2001 COGTS Box # 247 The Hebrew name for Genesis is bƒreÕµ séû tÆ ,_ preferably translated “by way of beginning”1 which is also the overarching theme of the book - the beginnings of the creation of the universe, of humanity and human civilization, and of a covenant people of God. The traditional outline of Genesis is to divide the book into two major sections: Primeval History (chapters 1-11) which is universal in scope and serves to demonstrate the unity of humanity; and Patriarchal History (chapters 12-50) which is particular in scope and serves to present God’s concern for a covenant people. Gordon Wenham offers a similar outline: the origin of the world (chapter 1); the origin of the nations (chapters 2-11); and the origin of Israel (chapters 12-50).2 An outline that better serves the theological themes of Genesis is to present the book in three major sections: generation (chapters 1-2) which reveals God as Creator of the universe and all life therein; degeneration (chapters 3-11), which reveals the fall of the first human family and the continued downward spiral of human civilization; and regeneration (chapters 12-50) in which we are introduced to Abram, the friend of God, the father of the faithful, through whom we are given the promise of eschatological salvation. The major theme of beginnings is evident not only in the message of Genesis, but it is also demonstrated by its natural literary structure which...
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...Genesis chapters 1-11 teaches us life lessons regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization. Genesis is the beginning of all creation. It is God’s story. Understanding Genesis is key to comprehending the rest of the bible. It tells the story of the beginning of the human race in general and the beginning of the Hebrew race in particular. Hindson, Ed, Yates, Gary, The essence of the old testament: A survey, (Nashville, Tennessee: knowing Jesus ministries and Gary Yates,2012.)51. God is introduced as an absolute being who cares about his creation and the human struggle of the fallen world. Ibd,51 In regards to the natural world, Genesis chapters 1-11 teaches what early Hebrews believed about the creation of the world and the origins of mankind. “What does Genesis 1-11 teach regarding the natural world?” Answers. http://wiki answers. Com/a/what_does_Genesis. It teaches that God is separate from nature and that he created everything in the natural world. It teaches that God created the universe. God created the light and dark, separating the light and dark into day and night. Post, Trent “In the beginning and Beyond.” Genesis/Hades solution.” http://hades 1 solution.wordpress.com/tag/Genesis. 5/23/13. God created the vegetation, sky and the land on the second day. On the third day he created the sun, stars, moon and seasons. Then he went on to create the days, years and animals. On the sixth day...
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...The first part of the book of Genesis tells the story of the beginning of the natural world, human identity, human relationships and civilization. Genesis 1-11 recounts the ancient history of the world from creation until the birth of Terah. Through this first setting of Genesis, we are able to understand how this world was created, and the reason why humans exist. It gives the answer to the most important questions of life: “Who am I?” and “Why we are here?” The Bible reveals the answers to our life questions, and this is the ultimate truth that molded my world view. Genesis 1-11 portrays God the creator as just, loving, and holy. Genesis Chapter 1 lays the foundation for all biblical truth as it assumes God is the creator of all things. The world was created instantaneously at God’s Word. He created this world for a purpose, and it was made to please him. God describes that He “saw all that he had made, and it was very good”( Genesis 1:31). Chapter 1 is very important because it reveals the creation of man and woman, and how the human was made. In verse 27, it says that “God created man in his own image; in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them”. This biblical truth is the answer to the origin of this world, but many modern scientific theories we have today present contradictory statements. For example, the Evolution theory. The truth that “God created man in his own image” informs us how special we are, and how different we are to animals. God...
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...Gen 1:1-2:4a World Behind the text Historical and Cultural Context Genesis illustrates the way Biblical writers J (Yahwist), E (Elohist) and P (Priestly) drew upon the cultural and religious legacy of the Ancient Near East (ANE) along with its stories and imagery and transformed it to conform to a new vision of a non-mythological God and a monotheistic, superior religion. “The Pentateuch developed against the background of the Ancient Near Eastern culture first cultivated in and spread by Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian empires”. This exemplifies how Israelite religion, was “shaped by responses to and reactions against this culture due both to contacts with neighboring Canaanites and to conflicts with Assyrian and Babylonian empires”. Genesis 1:1-2:4a can therefore be said to reflect the “Babylonian account of creation, which we call Enuma Elish…known from at least 1700 BCE,” “predating the earliest text of Genesis by at least a millennium.” In both Genesis and the ancient Babylonian myth, water is divided into upper and lower waters. The Enuma Elish is recorded on seven tablets and the Genesis account is completed in seven days. The Babylonians created humans to serve as slaves yet in Genesis God creates humans in the likeness of the divine. The Priestly source penned the creation story with the intent of being a “monumental historiographic composition…with the purpose of portraying both the beginnings of mankind and Israel in the spirit of a monotheistic concept...
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...Essay Question 1: Biblical Worldview To me, worldview in general means the view or opinion that a person has to view the world or make judgment about life. It does not necessary need to be the same worldview, as different people have different thinking and opinion on every matter. It is mostly influenced by individual culture, religion, backgrounds and science study today. A biblical worldview on another hand is how an individual view the world or make judgment based on the word of God which is ‘The Bible’. In another word, biblical worldview is how a person’s view can be defined through scriptures. After reading Genesis 1-11, it is like a base for all biblical truth as it clearly states that God is the creator of all things. The scriptures define God as loving, kind and holy. By reading and understanding these scriptures, it changes some of our personal worldview and who God really is and what he portrays in the creation of the world before it even begun. Genesis 1–11 it teaches us regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization. Based on Genesis 1, God uses only 7 days to create the natural world. He showed us that we should work six days and rest on the seventh day like what he did when he was creating the earth. It only took him 6 days to complete and rested on the seventh day which is called ‘Sabbath Day’. The meaning behind Sabbath is rest which is seen in Genesis 2:2-3 which states, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he...
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