Son Risers Study Group     

The Son Risers have begun a new study. We will be doing a chronological overview of the Old Testament.  The study will encompass not only the theological aspects, but also historical, cultural and geographical considerations.  Our text book is the Bible.  We will also be drawing from the Crossways, International Bible study materials as well as a variety of Bible handbooks, notes from The Interpreter’s Bible and various other study Bibles.  The study is presented in a discussion format – participants are encouraged to offer their thoughts and ideas as well as their questions.

The Bible as a whole is a history of God’s revelation of Himself to His people through His saving actions and His abounding grace.  Once we understand the history and the covenants contained in the Old Testament, we are better prepared to understand and appreciate the new covenant in Jesus Christ.  

The following is a reading outline for the next segment of our study.   Following the conclusion of each segment, the discussion outline will also be posted on the web site for those who are unable to attend the class and would like to study at home.

Genesis
Outline for Study
The Patriarchs
Part I - Abraham
Genesis 11: 27 – 25:18

A.         11:27 – 12:9      The call of Abram
B.         12:10 – 20         Abram & Sarai in Egypt
C.         13:1 – 18           Abram and Lot
D.         14:1 – 24           Abram & Melchizedek
E.         15:1 – 21           The Covenant - #1
F.         16:1 – 16           Hagar & Sarai – Family Problems
G.         17:1 – 27           The Covenant - #2
H.         18:1 – 15           God Pays a Visit
I.          18:16 – 19:38    Sodom & Gomorrah
J          20:1 – 18           Abraham, Sarah & Abimelech
K.         21:1 – 34           Isaac, Ishmael & Abimelech
L.         22:1 – 19           Abraham is Tested
M.        22:20 – 24         Rebekah
N.         23:1 – 20           Abraham Buys Land in Canaan
O.         24:1 – 67           Rebekah
P.         25:1 – 18           Death of Abraham

Part II – Jacob
Genesis 25:19 – 36:43

A.         25:19 – 34         Jacob & Esau
B.         26:1 – 33           Isaac
C.         26:34 – 28:9      The Blessing
D.         28:10 – 22         Jacob’s Dream
E.         29:1 – 31:55      Jacob’s Family
F.         32:1 – 21           Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
G.         32:22 – 32         Jacob Wrestles with God
H.         33:1 – 17           Jacob Meets Esau
I.          33:18 – 34:31    Dinah
J.         35:1 – 29           Journeys of Jacob
K.         36:1 – 43           Esau

Part III – Joseph & Jacob’s Family
Genesis 37:1 – 44:34

A.         37: 1 – 38:30     Joseph and His Brothers
B.         39:1 – 23           Joseph’s Success
C.         40:1 – 23           Joseph Interprets Dreams
D.         41:1 – 57           Joseph is Promoted
E.         42:1 – 38           Joseph Meets His Brothers
F.         43:1 – 34           The Brothers Return to Egypt
G.         44:1 – 34           Joseph’s Final Test
H.         45:1 – 28           Joseph Reveals Who He Is
I.          46:1 – 47:26      Jacob & Family Move to Egypt
J.         47:27 – 50:26    Israel

Summaries of covered topics are here:

1. Creation Summary
2. Adam and Eve
3. Cain and Abel
4. Noah

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