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Bible study lessons for the book of Genesis and how it applies to daily living. Round out your moral and spiritual life by studying these passages of scripture from the Old Testament. Learn about Abraham, Noah and other figures of Scripture and about the history of God.

The Book of Genesis from the Holy Bible

(Each Bible study lesson includes application for daily living)

Genesis 1:1-2:3 - The Bible Story of Creation - The story we all know and love about the creation of the universe. It's also a story of God's beginning with mankind and His establishing a relationship. Read the Bible study lesson and use the application in your life today.
Genesis 2:15 - 3:24 - Adam and Eve - Most people know the story of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden.. She ate the fruit, gave some to Adam and the snake didn't have a leg to stand on. In this lesson you'll learn how man fell from grace and sinned which is why we now need Christ to act as our Savior.
Genesis 4:1-16 - Cain and Abel - It's a common fact that Brothers argue and brothers fight but this is a story about two brothers who took sibling rivalry to the extreme. This is the story of Cain and Abel along with a Bible study feature from the Book of Genesis.
Genesis 5:1-32 - Descendants of Adam - The Descendants of Adam Including Noah
Genesis 6:9-22 - Is Noah Crazy!! - (Part 1) Read the story about the great flood, Noah and the life lessons we can learn from this Bible study in Genesis.
Genesis 7:1-5 - God's Covenant with Noah - (Part 2) All throughout the Old Testament God makes (and keeps) promises to specific. This study lesson from Genesis for daily application is about the covenant He made with Noah.

Genesis 7:6-24 - Noah and the Great Flood - Continuing the Scripture lessons of Noah and his walk with God. The great flood is one of the favorite stories in the Bible - and we can learn from studying the outcome.
Genesis 9:1-17 - The Rainbow Covenant - After the waters subsided in this biblical disaster story and the ark along with Noah was safe, God made a promise to him and to use through the use of a rainbow. The Bible study lesson for application is about covenants and how important they are.
Genesis 9:18-29 - Sons of Noah - Sons of Noah. The story after the great flood. Their names were Shem, Ham and Japheth
Genesis 11:1-9 - The Tower of Babel - The Tower of Babel is a good example of the human lust for power and glory.
Genesis 12:1-9 - Abram - Read through the beginning story of Abram, before he became known as Abraham. A story of faith.
Genesis 12:10-20 - Abram Goes to Egypt - Abram Goes to Egypt and tells the Pharah that his wife is his sister to gain favor.
Genesis 13:1-18 - Abram and Lot Part Ways - Abram ( Abraham ) and Lot come up with a plan to resolve their family conflict in this study lesson. Learn more about compromise from the Old Testament.
Genesis 14:1-24 - Abram Rescues Lot during the War of the Kings - Abram Rescues Lot during one of the common wars of kings in Sodom. We can learn lessons about becoming too greedy - wanting "all the land" as the farmer did in this Scripture reading and study lesson.
Genesis 15:1-21 - God Promises Abram a Son - God Promises Abram a Son. Abraham, as we now know him was an old man when this covenant was made but God works with whomever He wants and blesses those who believe and trust in Him.

Genesis 16:1-16 - Sarai Gives Hagar to Abram - Ishmael is Born - This story about the lack of faith tells how Sarai gives Hagar to Abram to produce a son for her. His name is Ishmael.

Genesis 17:9-27 - Circumcision Covenant Between God and Abraham - This study lesson from the Old Testament tells how God made a covenant with Abraham and the Jewish people through circumcision. Follow the story and study the symbolism in these verses. A footnote is that Sarai becomes Sarah and is promised a son, Isaac.
Genesis 17:1-8 - How Abram became Abraham - A question I used to ask and finally an answer. Learn how Abram became Abraham in this Baptist Bible study lesson. This covenant between God and Abraham is the very beginning of the nation of Israel
Genesis 18:1-15 - Three Visitors Come to Abraham - Sarah and Abraham were very old when they were visited by 3 men so it was almost impossible to believe that they could have a son at this time in their lives. But, is anything too difficult for God?

Genesis 18:16-33 - Abraham Pleads with God to Spare Sodom - In this study lesson, Abraham "negotiates" with God on behalf of Sodom. All that is needed to save it are a few good people. Will they find enough? This is a story of patience, justice and mercy.

Genesis 19:1-14 God Destroys Sodom and Gomorrah - Not locating ten righteous men in Sodom, God finally decides to destroy the cith along with Gomorrah so, enter the two angels to stay with Lot. Here is the rest of the story.
Genesis 19:15-29 - Lot's Wife Becomes a Pillar of Salt at Sodom and Gomorrah - In this study Abraham asks God to save Lot and his family. This is the famous passage in Genesis where Lot's wife is turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at Sodom and Gomorrah. How many times have we looked back on our old life - the one before we accepted Christ? Read and learn from the Old Testament that it's better to look ahead, or better still, up!
Genesis 19:30-38 - Lot's Daughters - Incest and Consequences - Making an impulse decision to sleep with their father Lot, the two daughters created long term enemies of Israel in two nights.

Genesis 20:1-18 - Abraham and Abimelech - Breaking the Bad Habit of Sin - Even though Abraham was a strong follower of God he had a bad habit which almost turned into disaster twice. The lesson is about the habit of sin, simple to start, tough to quit.

Genesis 21:1-7 - Sarah Gives Birth to Isaac - Doubt, worry and fear are the subject of this lesson about the birth of Isaac to Sarah and Abraham in their old age.
Genesis 21:8-21 - Sarah is Jealous - This is the story of how Sarah became jealous of Hagar and Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. Jealousy - another one of those human traits we need to work on. This study lesson might help us to cope.

Genesis 21:22-34 - The Well at Beersheba - Abraham Makes a Covenant with Abimelech - Just a side story about kindness and compromise.
Genesis 22:1-24 - The Faith of Abraham - Sometimes what God asks us to do may not make sense and I certainly am amazed at the great faith of Abraham when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. What would you do?

Genesis 23:1-20 - Death of Sarah - In this Genesis passage, Sarah dies - Abraham buys burial land from Ephron, the Hittite for a large sum of money.
Genesis 24:1-27- Abraham's Servant Finds Rebekah - When Abraham decided to get a wife for Isaac, he sent his servant to his home place to find his bride.
Genesis 24:28-67 - The Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah - A wedding takes place in Genesis between Rebekah and Isaac, son of Abraham.
Genesis 25:19-34 - Jacob and Esau - In this Bible study lesson from Genesis Esau decides to go for the immediate gratification of selling his birthright to Jacob. Did he make the right decision? Who was to blame?

Genesis 26:1-35 - Story of Isaac and Abimelech - This lesson covers how Isaac agrees to a covenant with the Philistines who would become the future enemies of Israel. Should we love our enemies?
Genesis 27:1-40 - Jacob Steals His Brother's Blessing - Not only does Jacob steal the blessing meant for Esau from his father, Isaac but he acts as if God is on his side in the deceit.

Genesis 27:41-46 - Esau's Anger - Have you ever been angry at someone else and then, once you thought about it, the situation was your own fault? This is the story of Esau becoming angry enough to kill Jacob because he (Esau) gave away his birthright.
Genesis 28:10-22 - Jacob Makes His Covenant with God - In this study lesson, God makes a covenant with Jacob, Isaac's son. Just being the son of Isaac does not automatically guarantee salvation from Jacob. God has only children, not grandchildren.
Genesis 29:14-30 - Jacob Marries Rachel and Leah - After Jacob deceives Esau and takes what is rightfully his, he himself is the subject of a deceitful plan by the father of Rachel and Leah.

Genesis 30:1-24 - Jacob Rachel and Leah - How to Make Good Decisions - Everyone has decisions to make daily, for better or for worse but, how do we make good decisions. Many times the choices we make affect our family, friends or even a nation as happened with Jacob.

Genesis 30:25-43 - Flocks of Jacob - No clear answer as to why Jacob's flocks of sheep and goats prospered except for the Promise made by God.

Genesis 31:1-21 - Jacob's Return Home - These verses from Genesis explain why Jacob has to return to Canaan. It's also a lesson about the ill effects of jealousy.

Genesis 31:22-55 - Jacob Pursued by Laban - Doing more than is expected; what does it get you? At first, it seems that Jacob is going to be killed for running away from Laban but, during the confrontation, he finally lets out his feelings about what he has done for his father-in-law. God rewards him for his hard work and dedication.
Genesis 32:1-21 - Jacob and Esau Plan to Meet Again - Jacob was afraid of Esau. And, with good reason. He had stolen just about everything Esau owned and he (Esau) promised to kill Jacob twenty years ago. All Jacob had left was to pray.
Genesis 32:22-32 - Jacob Wrestles with God - In these verses from Genesis Jacob wrestles with God until He blesses him. Jacob becomes Israel because he does not give up. Do we sometimes give up in prayer?
Genesis 33:1-18 - Jacob and Esau Meet - Jacob was fearful for his life when Esau approached with 400 men. Esau had sworn to kill Jacob because of the deceit of old. But, the meeting turned out much different than Jacob ( Israel ) expected.

Genesis 34:1-31 - Jacob's Sons - Dinah and the Shechemites - In this lesson, Dinah - the daughter of Jacob is defiled by Shechem and the sons decide that revenge is the best policy. What do you think?

Genesis 35:1-15 - Jacob is Named Israel - Return to Bethel - Returning to Bethel, God gives Jacob the name of Israel and we know the rest of the story up till now. What does the name Israel mean? How does it apply to Christianity?

Genesis 35:16-29 - Sin of Reuben - Ever heard the term; "getting away with murder" ? Well, Reuben thought he had gotten away with a major sin until his father Jacob was on the death bed. All sins do not affect us immediately as we see in this Bible study lesson from Genesis.

Genesis 36:1-43 - Descendants of Esau - An accounting of Esau's move and his descendants.
Genesis 37:1-36 - Joseph has a dream - In this lesson for application, Joseph has a dream of greatness and sets the stage for a turn of events involving his brothers.
Genesis 37:12-36 - The Brothers Sell Joseph - This lesson is about Joseph and his brothers but it is also about controlling anger. If you have siblings you'll understand this situation.

Genesis 38:1-30 - Judah and Tamar - The Bible teaches in this Scripture reading how deception and sin can destroy a whole family. The kinsman redeemer duties are not carried out so Tamar has to trick Judah into providing an heir.
Genesis 39:1-23 - Joseph is Tempted with Adultery - While in the house of Potiphar in Egypt, Joseph is faced with the temptation of adultery from the Egyptian's wife. She is very convincing and forward so let's see how this turns out and how we can apply the lesson to our lives.
Genesis 40:1-23 - The Cupbearer and the Baker - Joseph interprets two dreams in this Scripture reading -- One good and one bad, at the risk of his life. This story of the baker and cupbearer has a lesson for us about sharing faith.
Genesis 41:1-36 - Joseph Reveals the Dream of Pharaoh - A bible study lesson about being prepared for hard times and taking advantage of opportunities that come in our lives. Are you ready to accept God's blessings? Am I? Read on..
Genesis 41:37-57 - Joseph in Charge of Egypt - Joseph was faithful to God so God rewards him with what is basically the throne of Egypt in this Baptist Bible study lesson. Maybe if we have a little faith, things will change for us.
Genesis 42:1-38 - The Brothers meet Joseph in Egypt - Making a trip to Egypt to buy food for Jacob and the rest of the family, the brothers encounter a frightening ordeal when they meet Joseph, not knowing who he was.

Genesis 43:1-34 - The Second Journey to Egypt - In this study of Scripture, Israel sends his sons back to Egypt along with their brother Benjamin. The lesson here is partly about God answering prayers.
Genesis 44:1-34 - Benjamin is set up with a Silver Cup - When the brothers leave Egypt the second time, Joseph has his silver cup put into Benjamin's bag. We see a change in the way Judah feels about his father and his brothers.
Genesis 45:1-28 - Joseph Reveals Himself to His Family - Go through the journey with Joseph as he reveals to Jacob ( Israel ), Judah and his other brothers who he really is and takes care of them.

Genesis 46:1-34 - Jacob Goes to Egypt - Taking a trip nowadays is nothing compared to the journey Jacob and his family takes in the Old Testament of the Bible. But, God made a promise - Israel overcame fear and moved to Egypt.

Genesis 47:1-12 - Jacob Settles in Egypt Land of Goshen - Jacob and his family move into the land of Goshen - with the help of Joseph. The tutorial is about how faith and obedience to God can control the outcome of the future.

Genesis 47:13-27 - Joseph Deals with Famine in Egypt - Famine rages throughout Egypt and Canaan so Joseph rations food each year until the people finally sell themselves into slavery to avoid starvation.

Manasseh and Ephraim: Learn How Israel Blessed the Younger Son - In this Bible study lesson from the Old Testament, Israel (Jacob) blesses Ephrainm the youngest of Joseph's sons. God doesn't always only call the qualified.
Genesis 49:1-33 - Jacob Blesses His Family - In this passage Jacob blesses his sons and names the twelve tribes of Israel. But he places most of his emphasis on Judah. Learn about the significance of this choice.
Genesis 50:1-14 - Death of Jacob - Mourning of Joseph - Covering the death of Israel brings us more than just a history lesson of how Joseph carried his dead father back to Canaan to bury him. It also teaches us how to grieve when we lose loved ones.

Genesis 50:15-26 - Joseph Forgives Brothers (Death of Jacob) - In this final lesson from Genesis we learn that forgiveness is in the heart of Joseph. He forgets what his brothers did to him and, even after the death of his father Jacob, takes care of them for life. Sound familiar?

Ezekiel 22:23-30 - A Warning to Christians - Why do churches split? Here is a sad but true commentary about the state of the modern church, and the modern Christian. Ezekiel issues a warning in the Old Testament which should be an eye-opening awakening to us.

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