03 Introduction

Introduction This study will look at Genesis chapters one to eleven from a Biblical perspective based on the following verses being true. If this premise is not accepted, then it would be prudent to look at that issue prior to going through this study.

“But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture isa matterof one’s own interpretation,for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” (2Pe 1:20-21)

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;” (2Ti 3:16) See also (Mat 15:6, John 10:35, Acts 17:11, Mark 12:24, 1Th 2:13, 2Ti 4:2, John 17:7, Is 40:8, 1Pe 1:25)

Jesus’ use of Scripture indicates that He viewed it as absolutely authoritative: (Mat 4:4; Mat 4:7; Mat 4:10; Mat 12:3; Mat 19:4; Mat 21:16; Mat 21:42; Mat 22:29; Mat 26:31; Mark 2:25; Mark 9:12; Mark 12:24; Mark 14:27; Luk 4:4; Luk 4:8; Luk 4:12; Luk 6:3; Luk 20:17; Luk 24:25; Luk 24:27; John 10:34; John 19:28)

Jesus said to them, "Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God? (Mark 12:24) The context for the writing of Genesis is:

• The Israelites have just left Egypt where God, through powerful signs and wonders has taken them out of slavery. (1446 BC)

• The Egyptians had their own gods and creation stories.

• The land that they were going to possess had their own gods and idols.

• Mesopotamia, where Abraham and his family came from, also had other gods and creation stories.

• The Israelites have received the covenant with God and were to serve Him alone.

The first section will just be an overview of all of Genesis. After this, chapters one to eleven will be looked at in more detail.