Session 1 Old Testament Story Board

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1 Session 1 Old Testament Story Board Yamil Figueroa Colorado Christian University BIB-101A-25005-FA23 - Old Testament Introduction 2023 Fall Sunday, October 15, 2023

2 Old Testament Story Board Introduction: What can I learn from the first book of the Bible? Genesis the first book of the Bible outpoints God's creation of the universe and humanity explaining the issue of God with sin and his plans for salvation. According to the textbook Introducing the Old Testament states that "the title Genesis means "Beginnings", and this book is indeed about beginnings: the beginnings of cosmos, human beings, sin, a people chosen by God, and much more" (Longman 2012, p. 5). The purpose of this paper is to analyze this introductive chapter of the Bible, the significance of God's promises, and research the storyline. Part 1: After reading Genesis 1-3, list out the ways these chapters introduce the biblical narrative for the following categories. For each category, the student should include several robust sentences that are focused on the text. One-word or sparse answers will not suffice.  God- The first three chapters of Genesis explain how God's creation and the timelapse of it. From the very first verse, the Scriptures state that God is the creator and designer of everything we see around us. Genesis 1:1 New International Version, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. The next few verses explain the steps of the creation and the reasons why he created them.  Humans- From verses 24-28 of that first chapter explain why and how God created all living creatures. God created us in his image in Genesis 1:27 NIV says, "So God created man in his image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them”.  How humans interact- Humans fall into disobedience when Adam and Eve decide to eat the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. Before that act, they did not feel shame

3 for being naked but after they disobeyed God, they then could tell the difference between good and evil. Genesis 3:22 NIV “And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat and live forever.”.  The world- God created the world in a week where the first three days he dedicated to separate the earth, water, and darkness. For the next three days, he designs elements from the sky and living creatures. On the seventh day, he completed his task and took that day to rest. The creation process can be found from Genesis 1:1 to 2:3 NIV.  The way creation reacts with the Creator - God created us in his image, giving us the gift of free will without thinking that human beings would fall into temptation. God immediately teaches us that every action reacts. "Adam and Eve rebellion explains how sin and death came into the world. The evil that people experience in themselves and from each other has nothing to do with how God created human beings, but rather with the human choice to rebel rather than to submit to God" (Longman 2012 p. 6).  The problem of sin- When a person falls into sin goes against God's will and purpose for humanity. Sin are sign of rebellion against God's laws and separates us from our relationship with him. The book of Genesis not only describes the origin of sin but also describes the consequences and God's reaction to those types of behaviors.  The solution for sin- God is the only solution for sin. Believing that God is our only savior is the only remedy to this issue. As humans, we tend to fall into temptation and sin. 1 John 1:9 NIV explains that "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness".

4 Part 2: After reading Genesis 12:1-3, make note of the three things God promises to Abram: land, offspring (people), and blessing.  Why are these three things significant? The three things that God promised to Abraham are significant because these promises were the starting point of the relationship between God and Abraham with the Jewish people. Also, they are part of God’s plans of salvation and a reconciliation of the relationship of humanity with God. Longman (2012) describes this passage in his textbook as one of the most important verses in the Bible.  List the three, and robustly explain why they are important. Genesis 12:1-3 NIV states the three following promises.  I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. God promised Abraham that if he followed God's commands, he would give Abraham a homeland and he would bless Abraham with multiple descendants. Through this promise God bless the Jewish nation and consequently the rest of humanity.  I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. This promise must be fulfilled by Abraham becoming the head of his nation. A person who is followed by others because of his behaviors and examples. This promise can be analyzed as personal to Abraham or as universal for all God's believers to develop a closer relationship with God by following his commands.  I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.

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