Search the Bible study library by book, passage, topic, or resource.
Genesis 4–5 contrasts Cain and Abel’s offerings, traces Cain’s refusal to repent after murdering his brother, and follows the generations leading to Noah. The study considers faith, the consequences of sin, and Enoch’s walk with God.
Genesis 6 contrasts a world filled with wickedness with Noah, who found grace and walked with God. The study examines God’s judgment, His covenant with Noah, the instructions for the ark, and Noah’s obedience.
Genesis 7–8 follows Noah’s entry into the ark, the flood, the receding waters, and his return to dry land. The lesson emphasizes trusting God’s commands, waiting for His timing, and responding to His preservation with worship.
Genesis 11–12 contrasts the rebellion at Babel with God’s call for Abram to leave his country and follow His promise. The study traces the scattering of the nations, Abram’s partial obedience, and the test of faith brought by famine and his journey to Egypt.
Genesis 13:5–14:24 follows Abram and Lot’s separation, God’s renewed promises, and Abram’s rescue of Lot. The meeting with Melchizedek and Abram’s refusal of Sodom’s riches highlight trusting God rather than possessions or human advantage.
Genesis 15 examines God’s assurance to Abram, the promise of a son, and the faith counted to him as righteousness. The covenant ceremony and promise of the land point to God’s faithfulness even through the long wait ahead.
Genesis 16–17 follows the conflict surrounding Hagar and Ishmael, God’s care for Hagar, and His renewed covenant with Abraham. New names, the sign of circumcision, and the promise of Isaac contrast human attempts to solve the problem with trusting God’s plan.
Genesis 18–19 moves from the promise of Sarah’s son and Abraham’s intercession to the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah. The lesson considers God’s power and justice, Lot’s rescue, and the lasting cost of compromise with the world.
Genesis 20 examines Abraham’s deception about Sarah, God’s warning to Abimelech, and the confrontation that follows. The lesson addresses accountability for sin, the danger of making excuses, and God’s work of restoration.
Genesis 21–22 follows Isaac’s birth, the separation from Hagar and Ishmael, and the testing of Abraham’s faith. God’s provision of a sacrifice in Isaac’s place leads into the lesson’s discussion of obedience, salvation, and the cross.
Genesis 23–24 records Sarah’s burial and the servant’s journey to find a wife for Isaac. Through prayer, Rebekah’s response, and the marriage, the study explores God’s guidance and the character of a faithful servant.
Genesis 25–26 traces Abraham’s family, the rivalry of Jacob and Esau, and Isaac’s life under God’s covenant. The study examines the birthright, family favoritism, inherited patterns of sin, and Isaac’s efforts to make peace with his neighbors.
Genesis 27–28 examines the deception surrounding Isaac’s blessing and the consequences that divided the family. Jacob’s departure and dream at Bethel turn the focus toward God’s promise and the need to trust His word.
Genesis 31–32 follows Jacob’s departure from Laban, their covenant, and his fear of meeting Esau. Jacob’s prayer and wrestling with God bring the lesson toward dependence on the Lord and a changed identity.
Genesis 35–36 follows Jacob’s return to Bethel, the renewal of God’s covenant, and the deaths of Rachel and Isaac. The history of Esau and Edom accompanies lessons about leading a family back to God and remembering His promises.
Genesis 39–40 follows Joseph through service in Potiphar’s house, temptation, false accusations, and imprisonment. His care for fellow prisoners and interpretation of their dreams frame a lesson about faithfulness when doing right brings hardship and recognition is delayed.
Genesis 43–45 follows the brothers’ return to Egypt, the test involving Benjamin, and Judah’s offer to take his place. Joseph reveals his identity and extends forgiveness, recognizing God’s purpose in preserving the family through famine.
Genesis 46–47 follows Jacob’s journey to Egypt under God’s assurance, his reunion with Joseph, and the family’s settlement in Goshen. The lesson contrasts Israel’s life under God’s care with the surrounding famine and considers how to live as His people in the world.
Genesis 48–49 examines Jacob’s blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh and his words over the tribes of Israel. The lesson contrasts human expectations with God’s purposes and looks at the future significance of the blessings, including the promise associated with Judah.
Genesis 50 follows Jacob’s burial, the brothers’ renewed fear of judgment, and Joseph’s assurance of forgiveness. Joseph’s confidence that God worked through their evil for good, and his instructions about his bones, close the book with faith in God’s promises.