Genesis : Discovering God's Answers to Life's Ultimate Questions

by Bickel, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780736907934
• ISBN10: 0736907939
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

The Bible starts with a bang. In the first few chapters it addresses life's most important questions. What is God like? Why am I here? How did it all begin? Where is it all going? This practical study provides: an overview of Genesis and its themes; everyday applications of the truths of Genesis; insightful explanations of creation, the origin of evil, and God's rescue plan; helpful answers to frequently asked questions; open-ended questions for group discussion or individual study. Genesis includes some of the Bible's most fascinating stories, colorful characters, and dramatic narratives. But more than that, Genesis also provides God's answers to life's ultimate questions. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Bruce Bickel is an attorney who specializes in estate planning and trust law Stan Jantz is a marketing consultant and a partner in a community-building software company

Table of Contents

A Note from the Authors	5	(8)
A Book of Beginnings	13	(14)
The Beginning of the World
How It All Began	27	(16)
Genesis 1
You're the Only One for Me	43	(10)
Genesis 2
Sin and the Downfall	53	(10)
Genesis 3
More Sin and the Downpour	63	(10)
Genesis 4--9
God Intervenes When Humans Scheme	73	(10)
Genesis 10--11
The Beginning of God's Covenant
When God Called, Abraham Answered	83	(10)
Genesis 12
A Lot of Trouble	93	(10)
Genesis 13--14
All About the Covenant	103	(8)
Genesis 15--17
A Divine Encounter, an Angelic Attack, and an Old Sin	111	(8)
Genesis 18--20
The Beginning of God's Chosen People
Isaac: The Family Begins and Nearly Ends	119	(8)
Genesis 21--24
Jacob: A Life of Struggles	127	(12)
Genesis 25--36
Joseph: It Was No Mere Coincidence	139	(10)
Genesis 37--50
Dig Deeper	149