Genesis
Foundation Book of the Bible
Book of Origins
Stratégie d'enseignement
The focus of this lesson is to introduce information and events whose origins are found in the book of Genesis. Of special note in this lesson is the importance of Genesis as foundational for our faith and how Genesis is based on inspiration, not myth or analogy.
Résultats de l'apprentissage des étudiants
- Know: Understand how Genesis builds faith as an inspired work of God.
- Feel: Develop an awareness of the role Genesis plays in God’s overall plan for man.
- Do: Use the information gained from Genesis to strengthen our faith.
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Questions à discuter
Vous trouverez ci-dessous des suggestions de questions à utiliser pendant la partie de la leçon consacrée à la discussion guidée. Vous trouverez également des suggestions de réponses aux questions pour aider les élèves à saisir les différents concepts. Ces réponses sont fournies pour faciliter la discussion et ne sont pas considérées comme des réponses "justes ou fausses".
In the context of scripture, inspiration takes on several forms. The first is, "divine" origin. The original language means, "God breathed." When this form is used, the expression is "inspired of God" (II Timothy 3:16). Another term is "inspiration of the Bible" showing how God used prophetic agents such as prophets (Hebrews 1:1). The prophets were speaking or writing but the words were God's. The inspiration of human writers does not mean they were "transcribers" but were using their human personalities and experiences in the process. They used firsthand knowledge, the aid of eyewitnesses and written sources to compose scripture (Luke 1:1-4). This was done under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The understanding of scripture as inspired by God, however it is produced, shows the authoritative nature of scripture.
It is the final word on all things religious.
Genesis provides the authoritative record of creation, man's fall and the foundation for God's plan for mankind's reconciliation following sin. If one is unable to believe in the inspiration of Genesis, then all of scripture is compromised.
- The universe
- The earth and all its elements
- Life in the form of plants and animals
- Man
- Marriage
- Evil
- Language
- Culture, Government and nations
- Religion
- God's chosen people
The intent of this question is to see how Genesis is foundational to man's understanding of God and creation. As mankind began to populate the earth and move further away from his relationship with God, more questions arose as to how creation occurred and why. Man has formulated many theories, but these do not answer the core question of how it all began. Genesis provides that information for us. As man has searched, he has discovered the reliable truth of Genesis.
Historical figures from Genesis are seen throughout history demonstrating their role and purpose in God's plan.
Genesis is quoted throughout the New Testament.
All New Testament authors as well as Jesus refer to passages from Genesis 1 to 11.
Understanding that the inspiration of Genesis is foundational to building our faith in the legitimacy of all scripture. Without this understanding we are unable to believe any other part of the Bible. The overwhelming evidence from historical figures, events and locations help validate the authenticity of statements made in Genesis. We can use this information as we teach others of the authority of scriptures for our salvation and behavior as citizens of God's Kingdom.