OT101: Survey of Genesis

Foundations for the Christian Life · Jun 17, 2026 · 50m

Genesis serves as the "seed plot" of the Bible, establishing the theological framework for the entire scriptural narrative by documenting the origins of the universe, humanity, and the redemptive plan of God. The text is organized around the toledot formula, a recurring literary device that traces the "generations" of key figures to transition from a broad primeval history of the world into a focused patriarchal history of a single chosen family. Through this structure, the book explores the movement from generation to degeneration following the Fall, ultimately leading to regeneration as God…