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Learn about the major themes in Genesis with these helpful Bible lessons. Each lesson includes 5 sections that address the major themes of Genesis and help the reader think about the text. The lessons do not require the use of any specific translation, which makes them compatible with whatever translation the reader is comfortable using.

Who is this study for and what will they learn?
These lessons are written for teens and adults who want to have a better understanding of the Bible. Teens and adults will be introduced to the major themes of Genesis in an engaging way that helps you see for yourself how the text develops these themes, and why it matters.

This is what is included in each lesson:

• A brief description of the major themes of Genesis
• A walk through of the text showing how the themes are developed in Genesis
• A section on application that can be used for personal growth
• Questions for each section to encourage more thought about the text
• Example answers to the questions designed to assist new readers to the Bible

Lessons Included:

• The Creation of the World: Genesis 1
• The Creation of Man: Genesis 2
• The Fall of Man: Genesis 3
• The Story of Cain: Genesis 4
• The Genealogy of Adam - Genesis 5
• Noah and the Flood: Genesis 6-9
• The Genealogy of Noah - Genesis 10
• The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11
• The Call of Abram: Genesis 12-13
• Abram and Melchizedek: Genesis 14
• God's Covenant with Abram: Genesis 15
• Hagar and the Angel of the Lord: Genesis 16
• The Sign of the Covenant: Genesis 17
• God at the Oak of Mamre: Genesis 18
• The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah: Genesis 19
• Abimelech the Innocent: Genesis 20
• Isaac, Ishmael, and the Faithfulness of God: Genesis 21
• The Sacrifice of Issac: Genesis 22
• The Burial of Sarah: Genesis 23
• Rebekah: The Wife of Isaac: Genesis 24
• The Life of Isaac - Genesis 25-26
• Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing - Genesis 27
• Jacob's Ladder - Genesis 28
• Jacob in Haran - Genesis 29-30:24
• Jacob Returns to Canaan - Genesis 30:25-31
• Jacob Meets Esau - Genesis 32-33
• The Genealogy of Israel - Genesis 34-36
• Joseph is Sold into Slavery - Genesis 37
• The Line of Judah - Genesis 38
• Joseph in Egypt - Genesis 39
• Joseph in Prison - Genesis 40
• Joseph before Pharaoh - Genesis 41
• Joseph Meets His Brothers - Genesis 42
• The Brothers Return to Egypt - Genesis 43
• Benjamin is Framed and Captured - Genesis 44
• Joseph Revealed - Genesis 45
• Israel Goes to Egypt - Genesis 46-47
• Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh - Genesis 48
• Jacob Blesses His Sons - Genesis 49
• Jacob's Burial and Joseph's Death - Genesis 50

The lessons do not require any specific translation of the Bible, making it accessible for any student who has access to a Bible, paper or electronic. Where specific language matters, the lesson includes the necessary Biblical text so that the student does not have to try to find the right Bible translation.

The lessons are written to require almost no prep time, outside of reading the chapter of the Bible in question. Because of the format of the lesson, it is very flexible, allowing it to be used in a variety of settings such as school, home, small groups, co-ops, and Sunday school.

Follow Moses and the Israelites as they begin the journey of moving into the Promised Land. Each lesson includes story pages with colorful clipart as well as story pages in black and white. This is great for putting together your own version of a children's story Bible.

Resources also include a variety of activities, puzzles, coloring sheets, ideas, and printing instructions. Some resources also include activities for a variety of ages and levels, such as how to study the passage and not just read the story.

Included:

1. Numbers 13-14 - Moses Sends 12 Spies to Canaan, God's Promised Land
2. Numbers 20-21 - Israel Complains but God Still Saves
3. Joshua 1-3 - Rahab Hides the Spies
4. Joshua 6 - The Walls Fall in Jericho
5. Joshua 7 - Achan Steals and Israel Is Defeated
6. Joshua 8 - Israel Defeats Ai
7. Judges 6:1-24 - God Sends Gideon
8. Judges 6:25-40 - Gideon Puts out a Fleece
9. Judges 7 - Gideon Defeats Midian with a Small Army

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