Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, twelve-lesson academic study of the Book of Genesis, exploring cosmic creation out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo), human dignity in the image of God, the Eden sanctuary, the fall and protoevangelium, the flood, the Abrahamic covenant, the patriarchs, and the triumph of divine providence in the life of Joseph.
An orienting academic introduction to Genesis 1:1 to 2:3, examining the theological architecture of the Pentateuch, creation ex nihilo, the six-day cosmic symmetry, the divine rest of Shabbat, and humanity as the image of God (imago Dei).
An advanced theological exposition of Genesis 2:4 to 3:24, examining Eden as God sacred sanctuary, the covenant of life, the deceptive anatomy of temptation, the cosmic tragedy of the Fall, and the dawn of redemption in the Protoevangelium.
An in-depth exposition of Genesis 4 and 5, tracing the rapid escalation of human violence from Cain fratricide to Lamech bloodthirsty boast, contrasted with the godly line of Seth and Enoch fellowship with God.
An advanced theological exposition of Genesis 6:1 to 8:22, examining cosmic corruption, the Nephilim crisis, divine grief and righteousness, the Ark as a sanctuary of life, the de-creation and re-creation of the earth, and the covenant renewal.
An advanced theological exposition of Genesis 9:1 to 11:26, examining the Noahic covenant, the sacred sign of the rainbow, the sanctity of human life, the Table of Nations, the arrogant rebellion at Babel, and the narrowing line of Shem leading to Abram.
An advanced theological exposition of Genesis 11:27 to 15:21, analyzing the sovereign call of Abram out of Ur and Haran, the threefold covenant promise, the journey of faith through Canaan, the encounter with Melchizedek, and the solemn covenant cutting ceremony of Genesis 15.
An exegetical analysis of Genesis 16:1 to 20:18, tracing human impatience in the birth of Ishmael, the covenant confirmation of circumcision (Brit Milah), the divine visitation at the Oaks of Mamre, Abrahamic intercession for the righteous, the catastrophe of Sodom and Gomorrah, and faith tested before Abimelech.
A comprehensive study of Genesis 21:1 to 25:18, highlighting the miraculous birth of Isaac, the expulsion and preservation of Hagar and Ishmael, the ultimate test of faith in the binding of Isaac (Akedah) on Mount Moriah, the purchase of the cave of Machpelah, the covenant bride Rebekah, and Abraham departure.
An in-depth exposition of Genesis 25:19 to 28:22, investigating the prenatal struggle of Jacob and Esau, the despising of the birthright, Isaac trials in Gerar, the deceptive theft of the patriarchal blessing, and Jacob transformative encounter with Yahweh at Bethel.
A rich analysis of Genesis 29:1 to 36:43, detailing Jacob twenty years in Paddan-Aram under Laban, his marriages to Leah and Rachel, the birth of the twelve patriarchal sons, the desperate flight back to Canaan, the wrestling match at Peniel, the reconciliation with Esau, and the tragedy at Shechem.
An exegetical investigation of Genesis 37:1 to 41:57, tracing Joseph prophetic dreams, fraternal envy, betrayal into Egyptian slavery, the moral contrast of Judah and Tamar, Joseph integrity in Potiphar house, patient endurance in Pharaoh prison, and sovereign exaltation to Prime Minister of Egypt.
The culminating exposition of Genesis 42:1 to 50:26, examining the famine journeys to Egypt, Joseph psychological and moral testing of his brothers, Judah substitutionary intercession, Joseph dramatic self-revelation, Jacob migration to Goshen, the deathbed patriarchal blessings, and the monumental theological summit of Genesis 50:20: "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good."