Category: Genesis

17 When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates,…

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And…

24 And the waters prevailed on the earth 150 days. Setting the Scene for Genesis 7:24 In Genesis chapter 7, we find ourselves in the midst of a monumental event – the great flood. The scene is set on a massive wooden ark, constructed by Noah as instructed by God. The ark is filled with…

8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Setting the Scene for Genesis 4:8 In Genesis chapter 4, we find the story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The scene in Genesis 4:8 takes place…

5 Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more. Setting the Scene for Genesis 37:5 In Genesis chapter 37, we find Joseph, the son of Jacob, in the land of Canaan with his brothers. Joseph had a special relationship with his father, Jacob, who gave…

28 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 15:28 In Genesis 15, we find Abram, later known as Abraham, in a significant scene with God. The…

22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel, and two bracelets for her arms weighing ten gold shekels, Setting the Scene for Genesis 24:22 In Genesis chapter 24, we find the scene where Abraham’s servant is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac. The…

1 Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Setting the Scene for Genesis 21:1 In Genesis chapter 21, we find ourselves in the midst of a joyous occasion in the camp of Abraham and Sarah. The scene is set in the…

19 And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; Setting the Scene for Genesis 14:19 In Genesis chapter 14, we find Abram, later known as Abraham, returning from a successful military campaign where he rescued his nephew Lot who had been captured by enemy kings.…

3 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. Setting the Scene for Genesis 10:3 In Genesis chapter 10, we find a detailed account of the descendants of Noah’s sons after the great flood. The scene unfolds in the plains of Shinar, where the descendants of Japheth, Ham, and Shem have settled after dispersing from…