Charts, maps, videos, links and more provide you with basic information to study Genesis.
Education materials include:
- Bird's-eye Bible Brief: Genesis
- Overview audio of Genesis from Got Questions
- Interactive Genesis geography map
- Overview videos of Genesis (Part 1 & 2) from The Bible Project
- Timeline of Genesis Events
- Children's material for Genesis study by Calvary Curriculum
Bible Brief: Genesis
Four Great Events |
Job |
Four Great Individuals |
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| Creation | Fall of Man | Great Flood | Tower of Babel | Abraham | Isaac | Jacob | Joseph | |
| 1 - 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 9 | 10 - 11 | 12 - 25 | 25:19 - 26 | 27 - 36 | 37 - 50 | |
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Generation |
De-generation |
Re-generation |
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Fertile Crescent |
Canaan |
Egypt |
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| ~ 2000 years | 281 years | 81 years | ||||||
| c. 6000 - 4000 BC | c. 2349 BC | c. 2242 BC | c. 1922 BC | c. 1836 BC | c. 1728 BC | |||
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Meaning of Genesis |
origin, source, birth, beginning |
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Author |
Moses |
| Date Written | c. 1491 BC |
| Key Verse(s) | Genesis 1:1, 12:1-3 |
| Audience | Israel |
| Theme(s) | Generations, Redemption |
Genesis Overview Audio
Author, Date, Purpose, Key Verses
Brief Summary, Foreshadowings, Practical Applications
Click the icon to hear a 6:36 audio of Genesis summary information from Got Questions:
Genesis Locations
Genesis Overview Video - Part 1
Genesis 1- 11
Click the icon to watch a 7:42 video
Genesis Overview Video - Part 2
Genesis 12 - 50
Click the icon to watch an 8:07 video
Genesis 1 - 11
Four Great Events
Creation
God's whole creation was "very good." The relationships among God, humanity and the entire creation was in complete harmony. Genesis 1 - 2
The Fall
Sin, human rebellion against God, entered the world through one man, Adam. God's judgment on humankind is inevitable however, God's plan for salvation is also certain. Genesis 3 - 4
The Flood
Subsequent to The Flood, sin continues to plague humanity. Noah's family populated the earth once again. Genesis 5 - 9
Tower of Babel
The world is populated with extensive people groups, each with its own language, customs and beliefs. Genesis 10 - 11
Genesis 12 - 50
Four Great Individuals
Abraham
Calling, Covenant & Crises
Isaac
Bridge between Abraham & Jacob
Jacob
Deceiving, Being Deceived, Developing in maturity
Joseph
God's use of man's evil to accomplish His sovereign will
Genesis Overview Poster from The Bible Project
Click the icon above to download the poster, which is the completed image from the video.
Use the picture as an overview of the book as you study.
Additionally, you may use it as a coloring page for children.
Children's material: Genesis 1 - 11
Creation, The Fall, Great Flood, Tower of Babel from Calvary Curriculum
Genesis 1:1 - 2:25 - Creation
Genesis 1:26 - 4:1 - God Makes Adam and Eve
Genesis 2:8 - 17 - The Garden of Eden
Genesis 3:1 - 4:1 - Adam and Eve are Tempted
Genesis 4:1 - 17 - Cain and Abel
Genesis 5:18 - 24 - Enoch
Genesis 5:28 - 6:22 - Noah Builds the Ark
Genesis 7:1 - 8:19 - God Sends a Great Flood
Genesis 8:20 - 9:17 - God's Covenant
Genesis 10:8 - 10; 11:1 - 9 - The Tower of Babel
Children's material: Genesis 12 - 50
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph from Calvary Curriculum
Genesis 12:10 - 13:1 - Abram and Sarai Visit Egypt
Genesis 13: 6 - 18 - Lot Leaves Abram
Genesis 14 - Lot's Captivity and Rescue
Genesis 15:1 - 17:19; 18: 1 - 16 - God Makes a Promise to Abram
Genesis 16 - Hagar and Ishmael
Genesis 18: 16 - 33 - Abraham Bargains with God
Genesis 19: 1 - 30 - Sodom & Gomorrah
Genesis 21: 1 - 8 - Isaac is Born
Genesis 22: 1 - 18 - Abraham Offers Isaac
Genesis 24: 1 - 67 - A Bride for Isaac
Genesis 25: 19 - 34; 27: 1 - 46; 33 - Jacob & Esau
Genesis 27: 1 - 46 - Isaac Blesses Jacob
Genesis 28: 10 - 22 - Jacob's Dream
Genesis 29: 1 - 30 - Leah & Rachel
Genesis 29: 31 - 30: 24; 35: 16 - 26 - The Sons of Jacob
Genesis 28: 10 - 22 - Your Name Shall Be Israel
Genesis 37: 3 - 36 - Joseph is Sold by His Brothers
Genesis 39: 1 - 23 - Joseph & Potiphar
Genesis 40: 1 - 41: 57 - Joseph in Prison
Genesis 42: 1 - 44: 34 - Joseph Tests His Brothers
Genesis 45: 1 - 16 - Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
Genesis 45: 17 - 50: 26 - Jacob Moves to Egypt
