This week we are finishing the conclusion for our “Case for Genesis” Class with a look at the importance of the genealogies, chronology and Genesis chapters 1-11 as the foundational piece to the rest of the Bible and the reason for Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. This conclusion will lead into our next class, “A Case for the Old Testament”. The following is an excerpt from the presentation, by Henry B. Smith Jr., below:
“Symbolic and other non-literal interpretations of the numbers in Genesis 5 and 11 end up creating a collapsed chronology and exegetical absurdities. A detailed exegetical examination of Genesis 5 and 11 and all other relevant biblical texts demonstrates that the patriarchal lifespans are meant to be understood as actual ages and the primeval history yields a chronology from Adam to Abraham. Includes a discussion of Abraham’s life chronology and lifespan.” Presented in Virginia Beach, VA at the Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, April 22, 2022.
Check out the presentation, by Henry B. Smith Jr., on this topic:
Academic articles and more information on the Genesis 5 and 11 Research Project may be found on the Associates for Biblical Research website at: https://biblearchaeology.org/abrproje…
Bible Study
Each week we have Bible study following the presentation. There will be questions presented here on the weekend, and basic answers will be posted mid-week for your review (except for this week as the questions this week are for discussion and reflection, thus answers will vary). This entire class, presentations and Bible study Q and A, can also be used to make a leader’s guide for your own small group and future studies!
Always remember to pray before you study and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and lead you into the truth found in God’s Word – pray for protection from the evil one who will try to discourage, distract and deceive us when we commit to growing closer to the LORD.
1. Review of Class Topic:
With your table group, discuss today’s presentation by summarizing what you learned, commenting or asking any questions.
Review and reflection of your study in Genesis Chapters 1 – 11 with your group then, to the best of your ability, answer the following questions:
2. Discuss the purpose of the writing of Genesis 1-11 as it fits in with the rest of the Biblical story.
3. What are some of the main take-aways from Genesis 1-11 that we can share with others?
4. Application: What kinds of questions and/or problems do we have today that Genesis 1-11 might help us understand, and why?
5. Going Deeper – Research: Choose one of the topics covered in this class and go deeper in your research using some of the references given in this class (or share other references you have come across that support the premise of this class). Example topics: Creation – Fall – Flood – Tower of Babel – Genealogies
Note: Answers will not be posted for this review as there can be a variety of discussions and references within your own group or individual study.
Please continue to join us each week as we make a case for Christianity!
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Teri Dugan
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