Genesis 14-15 Abram makes a moral decision after rescuing Lot amidst a war of kings. This passage is our first introduction of war in ancient times. Rather than profiting, we see Abram choose honor in an unethical world. This verse should be read with Job 3-4. Summary A war breaks…
Genesis 12-13 This story is about Abram’s faith in God, and God’s faith in Abram despite his misguided mistake that landed his wife in an unfortunate predicament. The Great Adventure Timeline combines certain verses from different books at times. The reason for the combination is to provide more context around…
Genesis 10-11 We learned of Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth in Genesis 9:18. This next passage is about how Noah’s family and the generations that followed evolved into a dispersal of people with different nations and different languages. We witness God’s disappointment with humans when given biological gifts,…
Genesis 9:18-29 This verse is an odd story of what seems to be Noah’s fall from grace. Alcohol is involved, as are many falls from grace, and a curse that I wonder, is it a prophesy or just an angry rant? I guess I will learn more as I continue…
Genesis 7-9:1-17 This passage is about the flood and the symbols that come out of it. Symbols of faith that we see in our everyday lives. Summary The Lord instructed Noah to take 7 pairs of clean animals, male and female, and 1 pair of unclean animals, male and female. …
Genesis 5-6 For those who have not read the Bible, you may be surprised by how long some of the men lived in the Early World. Adam, for example, lived for 930 years! There are several theories as to why men lived so long in that time. Their diet and…
Genesis 4 It’s shocking that murder takes place so early in the beginning of mankind. Complicated feelings like jealously and insecurity rear their ugly heads within the very first family. You see that God, yet again, shows mercy when one of his children disappoints him. Summary Adam and Eve have…
Genesis 3 This verse is full of themes – temptation, guilt, blame shifting, consequences, and God’s unconditional love. In the end, God still protects Adam and Eve despite their disobedience. It’s evident in the way He dresses them and shields them from an immortal life of brokenness. Summary The snake…
Genesis 2:4 – 2:25 This is only my second post, but a lot happens in the beginning of the Book of Genesis. God was busy! This particular verse in Chapter Two details the creation of the first man and the first woman. Believe it or not, it contains a little…
Genesis 1-2:3 We’ve all heard the story of the beginning of the world. God created all things in six days and rested on the seventh day. The very first passage of the Bible outlines what God specifically created in those six days. It’s important to note that God rested when…