Genesis Commentaries & Sermons

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GENESIS RESOURCES
Genesis Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals

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Summary Chart of The Book of Genesis
Focus	Foundation Events (Four Events) (Events Predominant)				Foundation People (Four People) (People Predominant)
Divisions	Creation (Ge 1-2)	Fall (Ge 3-5)	Flood (Ge 6-9)	Nations (Ge 10-12)	Abraham's Faith (Ge 12-24)	Isaac's Family (Ge 25-26)	Jacob's Conflicts (Ge 27-36)	Joseph's Calamity (Ge 37-50)
Topics	Beginning of the Human Race (Race As A Whole)				Beginning of the Hebrew Race (Family of Abraham)
	Faithfulness of Mankind (Noah)				Faithfulness of One Man's Family (Abraham)
	Historical				Biographical
Place	Eastward From Eden to Ur				Westward From Canaan to Egypt
Time	~2000+ Years (20% of Genesis) (~4004-2090BC)				About 300 Years 193 Yr in Canaan, 93 Yr in Egypt (80% of Genesis) (2090-1804BC)
	Primeval History of Humanity				Patriarchal History of Israel
Author	Moses
BEGINNINGS Ge 1:1-25 - The Universe (Everything) Ge 1:26-2:25 - The Human Race Ge 3:1-7 - Sin Enters the World Ge 3:8-24- God Promises Redemption from Bondage to Sin Ge 4:1-15 - Family Life Ge 4:16ff - Civilization Ge 10:1-11:32 - The Nations of the World Ge 12:1ff - The Story of Israel and the Jews

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Explanation - Most of the resources below are newer commentaries (written after 1970) and other Bible resources which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource.

Genesis: beginning and blessing by Hughes, R. Kent, 76 ratings

"R. Kent Hughes, respected pastor and author of many other commentaries in this series, takes readers back to the beginning of the Bible and moves through Genesis with careful exegesis. He explores the superbly crafted structure of the book as well as the weighty themes it contains. For those who preach, teach, and study God’s Word, this exceptionally detailed work will reveal much about the beginnings of God’s great story."

Cyril Barber - This well-outlined exposition of 702 pp. (replete with an index of Hughes’ sermon illustrations) gives evidence of careful preparation. The stories in the book of Genesis are well-known to us, and here they receive fresh analysis and application. Hughes’ critique of human nature is prominent throughout, and he boldly points out the origin of our rebellion against God and continued sinfulness. Also prominent is God’s grace freely bestowed upon His undeserving creatures. Preachers will find that this work contains an abundance

The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary - by Dr Henry Morris

Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses.

Exploring Genesis: An Expository Commentary. (3 copies available) John Phillips.

Designed for beginning Bible students, this work contains some valid applications of truth to life, but does not deal convincingly with some of the problems.

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings

The Henry Morris KJV Study Bible is an invaluable apologetic Bible study tool for the defense of the Christian faith, including biblical creationism, that highlights the foundational truths of Genesis found in all the other 65 books of the KJV Bible. The comprehensive apologetic study bible notes provide answers to questions related to doctrinal issues, as well as scientific matters, such as geology, earth history, astronomy, biology, and other sciences.

The Genesis Flood : the Biblical Record and its Scientific Implications - John Whitcomb and Henry Morris 469 ratings

Over 250,000 copies sold. This anniversary edition celebrates 50 years of Whitcomb and Morris's biblically-based system of creationism and catastrophism that unifies and correlates scientific data from early earth history a modern creationist classic.

Genesis: an introduction and commentary (Tyndale OT Commentary Series) by Kidner, Derek 9 ratings

Derek Kidner not only provides a verse-by-verse exegetical commentary but also lucidly handles the tough issues that Genesis raises. Focusing on the study of Genesis on its own terms, as "a living whole," he highlights the theological themes of the nature of God, humankind, and salvation. In this volume, formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series, Kidner's clear prose and theological insight will expand readers' understanding of God's character and of humanity's nature and destiny.

James Rosscup - It is evident that much study lies behind this concisely stated commentary in the Tyndale series. Kidner has packed in a lot of understanding of word meanings, movements of thought in different parts of Genesis, customs, God’s purposes, and relationship to other parts of Scripture. It is a solid but brief work. Cf. his works also on Psalms and Proverbs.

Paradise to Prison : studies in Genesis by Davis, John J

Paradise to Prison is a commentary, textbook and complete study guide to the book of Genesis. In very readable fashion the author explores the lives of the patriarchs as well as important doctrinal themes. Each chapter is carefully documented and sources from archaeology and ancient Near Eastern history are freely used. The writer's premise is that no other ancient literature surviving the ravages of time can rightly be compared to Genesis with its unsurpassed theological perspectives and vivid profiles of early man.

Cyril Barber - An indispensable aid to the study of Genesis by one whose archaeological, historical, and philological expertise places him in the forefront of evangelical scholars today. Recommended.

Genesis (Everyman's Bible Commentary) by Vos, Howard Frederic, 8 ratings

James Rosscup - A simple, broad survey by a conservative who tends to give some good comments but at times not nail down his view to explain a matter (cf. his survey of four views on days in Genesis 1, then leaving the matter hanging, and not commenting on how long God rested in 2:1–3; or his not choosing a preference on “sons of God” on Genesis 6 after a shallow consideration of issues). However, in a concise treatment he does touch on many of the problems.

Genesis : a study guide : Wood, Leon

Rosscup - This is a republication of the 1975 study guide of 152 pp. A staunch conservative offers a quick survey in basic information, often resolving main problems briefly. He leaves open the length of the days in Genesis 1, employs a detailed outline, and primarily assists lay readers and students looking for a terse review. A fine, brief evangelical survey of the main flow of the book, with a number of quite helpful comments on problem areas most readers want to see discussed. Among the briefer works this is one of the best.

Genesis. 1-15 by Wenham, Gordon J

Cyril Barber - This is a work of remarkable erudition. While some will consult it solely to ascertain whether or not Wenham agrees with them on some disputed point, the value of this commentary extends to the writer's discussion of the theology of Genesis, as well as his citation of important contemporary literary sources. While thoroughly conversant with the Documentary Hypothesis, only rarely does Wenham include this information in his treatment of these chapters. This is an exemplary work, and we look forward with anticipation to the publication of vol. 2.)

Rosscup - Wenham gives much readable and good information on the Hebrew text, word study, exegesis and insightful exposition. He is somewhat freed from traditional critical views and holds to historicity of events and persons. He does not deny theories that different strands of literary composition have led to the Genesis we know, but is skeptical toward this. He places his stress on the canonical text as a unity. Despite this, many conservatives wonder what kind of evangelical he is when he uses J and P, not clearly explaining how his usage departs from the intent usually involved in these designations. His claims that certain P material, so-called, was earlier or later than J material will be regarded as arbitrary and speculative.

Genesis. 16-50 by Wenham, Gordon J

Cyril Barber - Aims at accuracy in interpreting the original text. Here is a work of exceptional merit. It abounds in preaching values, and is to be highly recommended.

Rosscup - In volume 2, beneficial introductory sections discuss the patriarchs’ historical setting, chronology and religion, and Egytian background for Joseph. Wenham handles well Abraham’s intercession for Sodom, and has a mixture of good and unnecessary reading into the offering of Isaac (cf. waffling on 22:5), as well as dubious suggestions (32:30; 37:4 among others). But usually remarks are very profitable. In 44:5 more data could help in regard to Joseph’s using of a divining cup (424). As is typical of the WBC, a reader finds a very fine listing of serious literature on each biblical section.

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W 113 ratings

"Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. In this unique volume, you will find: • Introductions and/or outlines for every Old Testament book • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics, relating the Old Testament to the New Testament • Easy-to-understand expositions that are practical, preachable, and teachable If you have used Dr. Wiersbe's popular BE series, you know how simple and practical his Bible studies are, with outlines that almost teach themselves. If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. This work is a unique commentary on every book of the Old Testament. It contains new material not to be found in the BE series.

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe -27 ratings 428 ratings Comments on each chapter. Wiersbe is always worth checking!

"A fresh approach which not only offers trustworthy exposition, but also provides a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter tour through the glory of the Bible. This highly readable personal "conversation" with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. You will be encouraged to develop your own personal Bible reading program and learn the power of meditation on its truth."

KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use it. - 372 ratings

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective (pre-millennial) user reviews

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

The King James Study Bible Second Edition (2013) (Thomas Nelson) contributing editors (only first is listed) include Wayne A. Brindle.

NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne (1997, 2007); 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative. There is no restriction on length of time one can use,

Bible Knowledge Commentary - Old Testament - 1608 pages. Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty. Conservative. Evangelical.

The MacArthur Study Bible : John MacArthur Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Conservative.

Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages

ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com -

"Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.

Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. One hour limit

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit

Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings One hour limit

The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler

The Battle for the Beginning: the Bible on Creation and the Fall of Adam John MacArthur

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical.

Multiple Resources by Renowned Creationist Henry Morris

Some Call it Science: the Religion of Evolution by Morris, Henry M.
A history of modern creationism by Morris, Henry
Scientific creationism by Henry Morris
5 reasons to believe in recent creation by Morris, Henry M.
The scientific case for creation by Morris, Henry M
Creation and the modern Christian by Morris, Henry M
The beginning of the world by Morris, Henry M
The twilight of evolution by Morris, Henry M.
The Bible and modern science by Morris, Henry M
Creation: acts, facts, impacts by Morris, Henry M
The big three : major events that changed history forever by Morris, Henry
After Eden : understanding creation, the curse, and the cross by Morris, Henry M
The long war against God : the history and impact of the creation/evolution conflict by Morris, Henry M
The book of beginnings : a practical guide to understand and teach Genesis by Morris, Henry M
Your origins matter by Morris, Henry M.
The modern creation trilogy by Morris, Henry
The troubled waters of evolution by Morris, Henry
Science, scripture, and the young earth: an answer to current arguments against the Biblical doctrine of recent creation by Morris, Henry M.
Men of science, men of God : great scientists who believed the Bible by Morris, Henry M
The Bible has the answer : practical Biblical discussions of 100 frequent questions by Morris, Henry M.

In the beginning : Genesis Nelson Impact Bible Study Guide

The Nelson Impact Bible Study series will introduce in-depth Bible study to Christian laypeople. Each book will help readers experience the true meaning of the messages in the book of Genesis, and in turn, empower the reader to truly make a difference in the world for Christ. Designed for individual or group study, the study guide will provide a foundation for Bible study and encourage the reader to return to the Bible. All necessary background information will be given so that the reader needs only a Bible and the study guide. The messages will be thorough but easily understood and will be complimented by application questions to guide the readers into a deeper relationship with the Bible that will impact their lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Genesis and Archaeology by Vos, Howard Frederic

Howard F. Vos has had a distinguished career as an expert in historical, geographical, biblical, and archeological research. A prolific author and editor, he is responsible for twenty-five books that are standards in their field, including the Wycliffe Bible Dictionary. He has traveled extensively in the Bible lands and excavated many sites in Israel. Vos is currently Emeritus Professor of History and Archaeology at The King's College in New York.

Life Application Study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings

NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings

"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews

Genesis for Everyone by Goldingay, John Only Genesis 17-50.

Explore The Book - Genesis to Joshua - PDF - J.Sidlow Baxter:

The Jewish Study Bible - Only OT - Interesting Jewish perspective.

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.

Genesis 16-33 by McGee, J. Vernon

The Early Earth: An Introduction to Biblical Creationism by Whitcomb, John C 18 ratings

First published in 1972, The Early Earth has established itself as one of the most illuminating books defending biblical creationism. Whitcomb’s stellar defense of biblical creationism.

The Moon : its creation, form and significance by Whitcomb, John C

The World that Perished by Whitcomb, John C 28 ratings

The World that Perished, a forceful sequel to The Genesis Flood and companion to The Early Earth, radiates an unshakeable faith in the authority of the Word of God. Whitcomb maintains with vigor that the Bible declares and affirms a supernatural, catastrophic flood of worldwide proportions, a declaration corroborated by scientific observations that are not warped by a uniformitarian bias in geology.

Portraits of Christ in Genesis by DeHaan, M. R 39 ratings

From the lives of Adam, Abel, Isaac, Joseph and many other Biblical characters, Dr. DeHaan develops pictures that foreshadow Christ and His ministry. A fascinating study of Old Testament typology, Portraits of Christ in Genesis relates deep theological truths in language easily understood by the laymen. This is Dr. DeHaan's parting message to the world. Shortly after he completed the manuscript for this book, and even before the series was completed on the air, Dr. DeHaan went to his heavenly reward. At his memorial service telegrams from fellow radio preachers were received praising and recommending the teaching ministry of this great man of God.

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

Invitation to Genesis : participant book by Enns, Peter, 10 ratings

Stories that live : 6 Bible stories for God's little people by Enns, Peter;

The Book of Genesis, an Exposition by Erdman, Charles R.

Cyril Barber - First published in 1950, this handy overview of Moses' first book traces the main theme and reveals the relevance of this portion of God's Word through the leading characters.

The Pentateuch; a concise commentary on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy by Erdman, Charles

Nelson's Expository Dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill

Dictionary of deities and demons in the Bible (DDD) - 950 pages (1995) Read some of the 65 ratings (4.8/5 Stars). A definitive in depth resource on this subject. Very expensive to purchase.

HEBREW WORD STUDY RESOURCES

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament by Harris, R. Laird - (5/5 Stars) One of the best OT lexicons for studying Hebrew words.

Here is another link to the TWOT which has no time limit on use and does allow copy and paste. Can be downloaded as PDF.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - Available Online. if you know the Strong's number, you can do a "control + find" on Windows or "Command-F" on a Mac to find the Hebrew word. The TWOT above has more extensive listing and more detailed definitions than Vine's but to look up by Strong's number click the Index which allows you to find the corresponding TWOT number (which goes from 1-3066).

So That's What it Means - This is another book formerly titled "Theological Wordbook" edited by Charles Swindoll. It is now under this new title So That's What it Means and can be borrowed - it is more like a dictionary than a lexicon but the comments are superb! The contributors include DKC—Donald K. Campbell, WGJ—Wendell G. Johnston, JAW—John A. Witmer, JFW—John F. Walvoord

Expository Dictionary of Bible words : Word studies for key English Bible words based on - Stephen Renn - Short definitions of Hebrew and Greek words.

Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry, It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights.

Hebrew honey : a simple and deep word study of the Old Testament by Novak, Alfons. Indexed by English words.

Girdlestone's Synonyms of the Old Testament - click for list of 127 entries

Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry, 33 ratings It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights.

GENESIS: PRECEPT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INDUCTIVE STUDY

Lesson 1 of each of Parts 1-5 can be downloaded as Pdf
Click for discussion of the value of Inductive Study

Genesis 1-2 - Part 1 - The Creation

This course explores creation from Genesis 1–2. You will learn how the world was created and how man came into being as you study both biblical and scientific accounts. 6 weeks, 6 lessons

Genesis 3-11 - Part 2 - The Fall, the Flood, and the Nations

Genesis 3–11 contains promises that unfold throughout Scripture. See God's plan for marriage, His relationship with His people, His judgment of the wicked, and His salvation of the righteous. (Not dependent on Genesis Part 1.) 10 weeks, 10 lessons

Genesis 11-25 - Part 3 - Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God

Learn principles and truths from the life of Abraham that will challenge you in your walk, and give you hope in your future. In the life of Abraham, we see God's choosing and the further unfolding of His redemptive plan. We learn more about God's character and His relationship with us in Abraham's example. Learn how man becomes righteous, how God keeps His promises, and how God protects those who are His. 6 weeks, 6 lessons (covers Genesis 12–25)

Genesis 24-36 - Part 4 - Wrestling with God

God renews the covenant promise to Abraham through the patriarchs Isaac and Jacob. Their lives become an integral part of the scarlet thread of redemption that God weaves through all of Scripture and the source of comfort for us. But two nations arise from Isaac, descendants of Jacob and Esau. Their struggle continues the story of God's choice. The lessons we learn for our lives from these men and their relationship to God can guide our steps of faith. 4 weeks, 4 lessons (covers Genesis 24–36)

Genesis 37-50 - Part 5 - Keeping Focus When Your Dreams are Shattered

Have you ever been falsely accused? Or maybe you have suffered unjustly for something you had no control over. The life of Joseph is a study on handling extreme situations. What would you be like if you were the ruler of the world? How would you act if you were literally a slave? Joseph had to deal with a life of ups and downs, and his God taught him how to handle them all. 4 weeks, 4 lessons (covers Genesis 37–50) See page 37 for chapter themes 1-36

HENRY ALFORD
THE BOOK OF GENESIS

Cyril Barber - Though accepting a modified form of the documentary hypothesis (What is the documentary hypothesis?), Alford succeeds in bringing to his study of the OT the same depth of insight and richness of thought that characterized his treatment of the NT A rare work; buy it while it is available.

DON ANDERSON
STUDIES IN GENESIS

Abraham (studies 1-8) - Questions and Lessons on each study
Isaac & Jacob (studies 1-12) - Questions and Lessons on each study

Joseph Study Guide - 12 Studies - Questions and Lessons on each study
Lectures on the 12 Studies

Joseph Teacher Notes corresponding to the 12 studies above

Joseph study 1 Genesis 37:1-36
Joseph study 2 Genesis 39:1-23
Joseph study 3 Genesis 40:1-23
Joseph study 4 Genesis 41:1-57
Joseph study 5 Genesis 42:1-38
Joseph study 6 Genesis 43:1-34
Joseph study 7 Genesis 44:1-34
Joseph study 8 Genesis 45:1-28
Joseph study 9 Genesis 46:1-47:31
Joseph study 10 Genesis 48:1-22
Joseph study 11 Genesis 49:1-33
Joseph study 12 Genesis 50:1-26

Joseph - Additional Notes Used to prepare the preceding studies: Each is about 20-30 pages and corresponds to the preceding studies in Genesis.

PAUL APPLE
GENESIS COMMENTARY

Paul Apple's well done 592 page commentary - November, 2018 - recommended resource

Excerpt: BACKGROUND NOTES

J. Sidlow Baxter:

Besides being introductory, Genesis is explanatory. The other writings of the Bible are inseparably bound up with it inasmuch as it gives us the origin and initial explanation of all that follows. The major themes of Scripture may be compared to great rivers, ever deepening and broadening as the flow; and it is true to say that all these rivers have their rise in the watershed of Genesis. Or, to use an equally appropriate figure, as the massive trunk and widespreading branches of the oak are in the acorn, so, by implication and anticipation, all Scripture is in Genesis. Here we have in germ all that is later developed. It has been truly said that “the roots of all subsequent revelation are planted deep in Genesis, and whoever would truly comprehend that revelation must begin here.”

It is important to recognize the relationship between Genesis and the last book of Scripture. There is a correspondence between them which at once suggests itself as being both a proof and

product of the fact that the Bible is a completed revelation. There is no adequate understanding of either of them without the other; but taken together they are mutually completive. There is no going back beyond the one, and not going forward beyond the other; nor is there in either case any need to do so. In broad outline and majestic language Genesis answers the question: “How did all begin?” In broad outline and majestic language Revelation answers the question: “How will all issue?” All that lies between them is development from the one to the other.

Gleason Archer

The guiding principle throughout the narrative is the covenant of grace, and God’s gracious dealings with true believers from the time of Adam onward. First there is the selective process whereby the covenant fellowship is narrowed down by stages to a single individual, Abraham; then the elective principle widens to include a large family, that of Jacob. Thus the stage is set for the nurturing of an entire nation in the favored refuge of Goshen in Egypt.

R. Kent Hughes:

As deep and weighty as the book of Genesis is, it is no dry textbook. Its narratives of the garden, the flood, and the tower of Babel have captivated hearts for over three millennia and have provided inspiration for the world’s greatest poetry. The earthy, epic lives of Abraham and Isaac, and Jacob and Esau, and Joseph in ‘Egypt are so primary and universal and so skillfully told that they have never ceased to enthrall listeners. . .

Genesis is all about grace. The Apostle Paul’s aphorism, “ where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20) sums up this major theme of Genesis. Genesis, far from being a faded page fallen from antiquity, breathes the grace of God. What a time we’re going to have as our souls are worked over by the sin-speech-grace-punishment pattern of chapters 1-11, and by the overall “where sin increase, grace abounds” theme of the whole book. This is good soul medicine – strong meat. It was grace from the beginning – in both primeval and patriarchal history. It always will be grace.

Genesis also provides us with a grand revelation of God’s faithfulness as it recounts God’s fidelity over and over again in the lives of the patriarchs. We see that God remains faithful even when the people to whom the promises are made become the greatest threat to the fulfillment of the promise. Such is God’s faithfulness that the sinful, disordered lives of the promise-bearers can’t abort the promises.

W. H. Griffith Thomas:

It must be evident . . . that there was no intention of writing an universal history of man, but only of recording the development of the Divine will and purpose for and through Abraham. It is history written with a special purpose. The book might esily have begun with Abraham if the purpose had been to record the ordinary history of an ordinary people; yet inasmuch as Israel was not an ordinary people, but charged with God’s purposes for the whole of mankind, it was necessary to show – at least in brief from – the connection between the progenitor of the human race and Abraham, in whom and in whose descendants the Divine purpose was to be realized.

Dr. Jack Arnold: SPIRITUAL LESSONS

Major Events: Four basic questions of mankind are answered
Creation: How did the universe begin?
Fall: Why does a good God permit suffering?
Flood: Will God Judge the world?
Tower of Babel: Why do people differ as to races and languages?
Individuals
Adam: Object of grace.
Noah: The chosen one.
Abraham: Man of faith.
Isaac: The beloved son.
Jacob: The chosen and chastened son.
Joseph: The suffering and glorified one.

Dr. Thomas Constable:

Throughout Genesis, we see that people in general consistently failed to trust and obey God (e.g., in Noah's day, at Babel, and throughout the patriarchal period).

Genesis also records what God has done to encourage people to trust and obey Him. It is only by living by these two principles that people can enjoy a relationship with God and realize all that God created them to experience.

On the one hand, Genesis reveals much about the person and work of God. This revelation helps us to trust and obey Him. It is through His personal revelations to the main characters in Genesis that God revealed Himself initially (e.g., Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs).

On the other hand, Genesis reveals much about the nature of man. Not only did God reveal the perversity and depravity of man, but He also identified many positive examples of faith and obedience in the lives of the godly.

In Genesis we learn that faith in God is absolutely essential if we are to have fellowship with Him and realize our potential as human beings.

Faith is the law of life. If one lives by faith, he flourishes, but if he does not, he fails. The four patriarchs are primarily examples of what faith is and how it manifests itself. In each of their lives we learn something new about faith.

Abraham's faith demonstrates unquestioning obedience. When God told him to do something, he almost always did it. This is the most basic characteristic of faith. That is one reason Abraham has been called "the father of the faithful." God revealed Himself nine times to Abraham (12:1-3, 7; 13:14-17; 15; 17:1-21; 18; 21:12-13; 22:1-2; 22:15- 18), and each time Abraham's response was unquestioning obedience.

Isaac's faith helps us see the quality of passive acceptance that characterizes true faith in God. This was his response to God's two revelations to him (26:2-5, 24). Sometimes Isaac was too passive.

Jacob's story is one of conflict with God until he came to realize his own limitations: then he trusted God. We can see his faith in his acknowledged dependence on God. God's seven revelations to him eventually led him to this place (28:12-15; 31:3, 11-13; 32:24- 29; 35:1, 9-12; 46:2-4). Most believers today can identify with Jacob most easily, because we too struggle with wanting to live independent of God.

Joseph's life teaches us what God can do with a person who trusts Him consistently in the face of adversity. The outstanding characteristic of Joseph's life was his faithful loyalty to God. He believed God's two revelations to him in dreams (37:5-7, 9), even though God's will did not seem to be working out as he thought it would. Patient faith and its reward shine through the story of Joseph. The Lord Jesus supremely illustrates this quality of faith.

Faith, the key concept in Genesis, means trusting that what God has prescribed is indeed best for me, and demonstrating that trust by waiting for God to provide what He has promised. A "person of faith" is one who commits to acting on this basis—even though he or she may not see how God's way is best.

OUTLINE OF GENESIS – BOOK OF BEGINNINGS

GOD RESPONDS TO MAN’S SINFUL REBELLION WITH HIS SOVEREIGN ELECTION AND PROVIDENTIAL FAITHFULNESS TO HIS COVENANT PROMISES

I. (Genesis 1:1 – 11:26) THE BEGINNING ON A GLOBAL SCALE – CREATION, FALL, FLOOD, BABEL

A. (Genesis 1:1-2:25) Creation -- The Beginning of Life Created by God -- Fellowship

(Genesis 1:1-2:3) The Beginning of Earth -- Every Aspect of God’s Creation Was Judged to be Very Good by God Himself
(Genesis 2:4-25) The Beginning of Man and Woman

(Genesis 2:4) Transition

(Genesis 2:5-7) Creation of Man

(Genesis 2:8-15) Provision of Perfect Environment for Man = Garden of Eden

(Genesis 2:16-17) Provision of Food for Man = Fruit from Trees and Prohibition of Eating from Tree of

Knowledge of Good and Evil

(Genesis 2:18-23) Creation of Woman

(Genesis 2:24-25) Institution of One Flesh Relationship in Marriage

Goal: New Creation – of the Heavens and Earth / of Redeemed Individuals

B (Genesis 3:1-6:8) Fall -- The Beginning of Human Temptation and Sin – Rebellion / Redemption

(Genesis 3:1-24) The Fall of Man Prompted God to Respond with Severe Curses – on the serpent, the woman, the man and the environment
(Genesis 4:1-2) The Beginning of Procreation
(Genesis 4:3-7) The Beginning of Offerings to the Lord
(Genesis 4:8-16) The Beginning of Strife
(Genesis 4:17-5:32) The Descendants of Adam Through Cain and Seth
(Genesis 4:17-24) Descendants Through Cain
(Genesis 4:25-5:32) Descendants Through Seth
(Genesis 6:1-8) Growing Population Coupled with Increasing Corruption and Wickedness

Goal: Redemption accomplished by the Seed of the Woman [Rebellion countered by Obedience of 2nd Adam]

C. (Genesis 6:9-11:32) Flood -- Judgment/Deliverance -- The Beginning of Redemption Amidst Growing Corruption -- Days of Noah and the Flood of Judgment and the Ark of Deliverance – Judgment/Salvation

(Genesis 6:9-22) Covenant with Noah – Deliverance Via the Ark from Universal Flood of Judgment
(Genesis 7:1-24) Details of Noah’s Flood
(Genesis 8:1-19) Aftermath of the Flood
(Genesis 8:20-9:17) Renewal of Noahic Covenant
(Genesis 9:18-10:32) Descendants of Noah through Shem, Ham and Japheth

Goal: Destruction of World by Fire and Ultimate Lake of Fire While Sparing the People of God Via Ark of Salvation

D. (Genesis 11:1-32) Babel -- Dispersion – The Beginning of Division into Nations with Separate Languages -- Pride

(Genesis 11:1-9) Tower of Babel and further dispersion of people speaking variety of languages
(Genesis 11:10-26) Descendants of Shem, Peleg, Reu, Nahor and Terah

Goal: Unity of God’s People in the One Family of God [Pride countered by Humility of Christ]

II (Ge 11:27 – 50:26) THE BEGINNING ON A NATIONAL SCALE – THE ELECT PEOPLE OF GOD –ABRAM–ABRAHAM / ISAAC / JACOB–ISRAEL / JOSEPH

[Overlapping outline divisions – tracking each patriarch from birth until death]

A. (Genesis 11:27-25:11) Abram / Abraham – Life of Pioneering Faith

(Genesis 12:1-9) Faith Moves Out -- Called to Canaan -- Divine call blesses a dependent journey
(Genesis 12:10 – 13:4) Faith is Challenged -- Stumbling in Egypt -- God’s Sovereign Purposes Cannot be Derailed by Man’s Sinful Blunders
(Genesis 13:5-18) Faith Separates -- Separation from Lot -- Walking by faith frees you up to relinquish your rights because of your confidence in God’s promises
(Genesis 14:1-24) Faith Rescues -- Rescue of Lot -- Divine deliverance via a courageous man of faith
(Genesis 15:1-21) Faith Clings to God’s Promises – Antidote to Fear, Doubt and Quitting
(Genesis 16:1-16) Faith Failures Make a Mess of Things – Rely on the God Who Sees Scheming of Sarah Fleeing of Hagar
(Genesis 17:1-27) Faith Sealed by Significant Sign – God Almighty reaffirms His covenant promises and commands circumcision as the sign of His covenant with Abraham
(Genesis 18:1-33) Faith Lives Out Key Theological Questions:
a. Is Anything Too Difficult for the Lord? Greatness of God
b. Shall Not the Judge of All the Earth Deal Justly? Goodness of God
(Genesis 19:1-29) Stench of Sodom – Unbelievers Face Terrible Judgment
(Genesis 19:30-38) Legacy of a Loser – Lot demonstrates that a life of worldliness won’t end well – Lot’s sordid sin with his daughters
(Genesis 20:1-18) Faith is Challenged Again -- God overrules even our besetting sins to accomplish His kingdom purposes – Abimelech takes Sarah into his harem
(Genesis 21:1-21) Sovereignty of God Over Both Child of Promise and Child of Flesh – Birth of Isaac
(Genesis 21:22-34) Faith Receives Guarantees of Possessing God’s Promises
a. (Genesis 21:22-32) Guarantee of possession of the promised land via non-aggression covenant with Abemelech –
  Sign = ownership of water well at Beersheba
b. (Genesis 21:33-34) Guarantee of possession of the promised land via God’s character as the Everlasting God –
  Sign = planting of tamarisk tree at Beersheba
(Genesis 22:1-24) Faith Passes the Final Exam – Offering Up of Isaac
(Genesis 23:1-20) Faith Takes Ownership of the Promises of God – Death and Burial of Sarah – Dealing with death reveals our perspective towards eternity and the promises of God
(Genesis 24:1-67) Faith in the Providence of God – God’s Providence grants us success as we trust Him for His provision to accomplish His divine plan – A Bride for Isaac
(Genesis 25:1-11) Death of Abraham – the Father of the Faithful
(Genesis 25:12-18) Aside – Genealogy of Ishmael

B. (Genesis 21:1-35:29) Isaac – Life of Covenant Blessing

(Genesis 21:1-7) Birth of Isaac
(Genesis 26:1-35) Standing on the Promises of God – God reaffirms His covenant promises to encourage perseverance in times of trial since He is with us to bless and protect – Digging Wells
(Genesis 35:28-29) Death of Isaac

C. (Genesis 25:19-50:14) Jacob / Israel – Life of Wrestling with God

(Genesis 25:19 – 27:46) Treachery Among Brothers - Jacob Supplants Esau
a. (Genesis 25:19-34) Esau Despising the Promises of God –Short-sighted carnal value system despises God’s blessing – Jacob supplants Esau [Genesis 26:1-35 -- See above regarding Isaac
b.(Genesis 27:1-46) Jacob Stealing the Blessing --God can advance His kingdom program despite selfish agendas
(Genesis 28:1-22) Overwhelmed by God’s Gracious Blessing –The spectacular promises of sovereign grace constitute a divine blessing that cannot be duplicated by fleshly efforts and evoke a response of consecrated devotion
(Genesis 29:1 – 30:24) – Establishing a Household
a. (Genesis 29:1-30) The School of Hard Knocks – Sometimes God’s Providence teaches us painful lessons through the school of hard knocks
b. (Genesis 29:31 – 30:24) Fleshly Efforts of Desperate Housewives – Rivalry and strife fester when we pursue fleshly efforts to achieve selfish goals instead of praising God for His gracious gifts
(Genesis 30:25 – 31:55) Covenant Blessing
a. (Genesis 30:25-43) Abundant Prosperity – Despite our faith failures and sinful manipulations, God brings guaranteed prosperity to His chosen people
b. (Genesis 31: 1-55) Return to the Promised Land –
(Genesis 32:1 – 33:20) Reconnecting with Esau
a. (Genesis 32:1-32) Part 1 – Wrestling with God – Fears give way to faith in God’s promise when we are broken of our self-sufficiency and cling to God alone
b. (Genesis 33:1-20) Part 2 – Peaceful Co-existence – How can the believing community peacefully co-exist with relatives from a worldly value system?
(Genesis 34:1-31) Vengeance Belongs to God – There is a reason God forbids humans to exercise vengeance – Vengeance can only be fairly administered by a holy and just God
(Genesis 35:1-29) Walking with God Along Life’s Roller Coaster Journey – Pillars of remembrance mark significant milestones along life’s journey for Jacob
(Genesis 36:1-43) Aside – Genealogy of Esau
(Genesis 46:1-34) Drastic Change in Life’s Circumstances – Relocating to Egypt -- Drastic changes need support:
From confidence in God’s will
From commitment from one’s extended family
From counsel from wise leadership
(Genesis 48:1 – 49:33) Final Blessings
a. (Genesis 48:1-22) Crossed Hands of Blessing – Putting Ephraim Before Manasseh -- Jacob’s deathbed blessing reveals his faith in God’s sovereign election
b. (Genesis 49:1-33) Deathbed Prophecies of Abundant Blessing –Final prophetic blessings and final burial charge issued by Jacob upon his deathbed-

D. (Genesis 30:22-50:26) Joseph – Life of Providential Blessing Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28

(Genesis 37:1-36) Mistreated and Cast Aside – Family Dysfunction -- The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone
(Genesis 38:1- 30) Aside -- Origin of Perez – Ancestor of David – Sinful scenarios can fulfill covenant commitments
(Genesis 39:1 – 41:57) Trials and Suffering Offset by Prosperity and Blessing --
a. (Genesis 39:1-23) Prosperity in Egypt – Even in Prison – God uses even injustice and captivity to accomplish His purposes of prospering His chosen people to accomplish His kingdom objectives
b. (Genesis 40:1-23) Serving God in the Pit – Disappointment and delay present opportunities to glorify God
c. (Genesis 41:1-57) From Pit to Pinnacle – God elevates Joseph to prominence in Egypt to orchestrate His ultimate promises of divine rescue and redemption
(Genesis 42:1 – 43:34) Preparation for Family Conviction and Repentance --
a. (Genesis 42:1-38) Providential Pressure – Providential pressure sets the stage for family reconciliation and Messianic blessing
b. (Genesis 43:1-34) When Feasting Replaces Fear – God’s merciful love and provision far surpass our fears and anxious expectations
(Genesis 44:1 – 45:28) Family Restoration --
a. (Genesis 44:1-34) Transformation of Joseph’s Brothers Family reconciliation requires transforming repentance
b. (Genesis 45:1-28) One Big Happy Family – Providential reconciliation blessed by God with abundant provision and inward transformation
(Genesis 47:1-31) Providential Prosperity in the Midst of Surrounding Poverty – God prospers those who seek first his kingdom agenda
(Genesis 50:1-26) God’s Master Plan – “God meant it for good”

Appreciating the Providence of God in accomplishing His redemptive agenda

Genesis Overview TITLE: BOOK OF BEGINNINGS

I. SIGNIFICANCE OF BOOK OF GENESIS

Why Study the Book of Genesis? Significant in 5 key ways

Significant from its Title – Book of Beginnings (transliteration from the Greek translation of the Septuagint); books named by the first word in the book; Book of Origins – looked at this idea last week; need to understand both our origins and our destiny – Jesus identified Himself by the title: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end”

First book of the Bible and first book of the Pentateuch – 5 books of the Pentateuch are really viewed as 1 book with 1 author – that will be important when we come to discuss authorship But many evangelical scholars today would question whether Genesis is scientifically accurate when it comes to explaining the origin of life on earth. Maybe it is just a mythological adaptation that has theological application but was never intended to be interpreted literally.

Albert Mohler begs to disagree: Theological disaster ensues when the book of nature (general revelation) is used to trump God’s special revelation, when science is placed over Scripture as authoritative and compelling. And that is the very heart of this discussion. While some would argue that the Scriptures are not in danger, the current conversation on this subject is leading down a path that will do irrevocable harm to our evangelical affirmation of the accuracy and authority of God’s Word.

So our understanding of the inerrancy of Scripture is at stake in how we interpret the book of Genesis.

Certainly it is a controversial book – Derek Kidner: There can scarcely be another part of Scripture over which so many battles, theological, scientific, historical and literary, have been fought, or so many strong opinions cherished

Significant as the Foundation for so many important doctrines – you can’t expect to skip the level 101 course in any discipline and then fully understand the material that is built on that foundation

J. Sidlow Baxter: The other writings of the Bible are inseparably bound up with it inasmuch as it gives us the origin and initial explanation of all that follows. The major themes of Scripture may be compared to great rivers, ever deepening and broadening as they flow; and it is true to say that all these rivers have their rise in the watershed of Genesis. Or, to use on equally appropriate figure, as the massive trunk and wide-spreading branches of the oak are in the acorn, so, by implication and anticipation, all Scripture is in Genesis. Here we have in germ all that is later developed. It has been truly said that “the roots of all subsequent revelation are planted deep in Genesis, and whoever would truly comprehend that revelation must begin here.

Our understanding of the rest of the OT and of the NT and of how Jesus Christ fulfills prophecies relating to God’s plan for redemption must start with an understanding of the first book, the foundational book, the book of Genesis

What doctrines are introduced here? Just some of the basic ones: set against the background of the paganism of the countries the nation of Israel

a. Sovereignty and Providence of God - sovereign in creation … but not some type of deistic view where God becomes disengaged; instead God is sovereign in governing the world He created and providentially ordering the affairs of mankind to accomplish His purposes

b. Goodness of God - We see that in Creation; we see that in His providence – testimony of Joseph after being so mistreated by his brothers
Gen. 50:20 “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.”
Rom. 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Very practical side to studying Genesis – Ro 15:4 “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” Story of Joseph and his perseverance should give each of us hope 1 Cor. 10 speaks of the value of OT examples

- Power of God
- Divine Election

Parunak: Note alternation between chosen and rejected lines, emphasizing the selection that is going on throughout the book.
c. Importance of Truth vs. Deception - lies told by Abraham to try to save his life name Jacob – deceiver; his interaction with twin brother Esau

I. Doctrine of Sin, of Depravity
J. God’s Plan of Redemption

The first promise of redemption is definite but largely undefined in Genesis 3:15: “He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel.”

Later in Genesis we learn that the world will be blessed through Abraham (Ge 12:3).

The line through which Messiah would come was through Isaac, not Ishmael; Jacob, not Esau.

Finally in Genesis we see that Israel’s coming ruler will be of the tribe of Judah: “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples” (Genesis 49:10). (Source)

Christ is also seen in people and events that serve as types (a “type” is a historical fact that illustrates a spiritual truth). Adam is “a type of Him who is to come” (Rom 5:14). Both entered the world through a special act of God as sinless men. Adam is the head of the old creation; Christ is the Head of the new creation. Abel’s acceptable offering of a blood sacrifice points to Christ, and there is a parallel in his murder by Cain. Melchizedek (“righteous king”) is “made like the Son of God” (Heb 7:3). He is the King of Salem (“peace”) who brings forth bread and wine and is the priest of the Most High God. Joseph is also a type of Christ. Joseph and Christ are both objects of special love by their Fathers, both are hated by their brethren, both are rejected as rulers over their brethren, both are conspired against and sold for silver, both are condemned though innocent, and both are raised from humiliation to glory by the power of God.

- Significant because it is Widely Quoted in the NT – what did Jesus think about the book of Genesis? What did the Apostle Paul think about the book of Genesis?

John 5:46 “For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me.”

Luke 24:27 “Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.”

John 1:45

Morris: There are at least 165 passages in Genesis that are either directly quoted or clearly referred to in the New Testament. Many of these are alluded to more than once, so that there are at least two hundred quotations or allusions to Genesis in the New Testament … there exist over one hundred quotations or direct references to Genesis 1-11 in the New Testament. Furthermore, every one of these eleven chapters is alluded to somewhere in the New Testament, and every one of the New Testament authors refers somewhere in his writings to Genesis 1-11. On at least six different occasions, Jesus Christ Himself quoted from or referred to something or someone in one of these chapters, including specific reference to each of the first seven chapters.

Genesis is quoted from over 200 times in the New Testament. In fact chapters 1-11 is quoted more than 100 times in the New Testament. It’s not just mentioned but you’ll find it being quoted word for word over 165 in the New Testament.

B. Significant because it clearly shows how man is accountable to his Creator.

Platte: When we compromise the Bible statements about our origin, we invariably end up being confused about our purpose in life and our destiny. Humanistic evolution, for example, denies the creation and says we came by evolutionary forces (chance). The logical consequence would be that there is no real purpose for life, and there is no life after death. We can understand our purpose and goal only when we understand our origin.

If Genesis didn’t matter … If God didn’t care if we believe in a literal six day creation, in how He formed Eve out of Adam, in the institution of marriage as between one man and one woman created in the image of God and joined together in a unique one-flesh relationship, in the historicity of the universal flood of Noah’s day, in the details of the lives of the Jewish patriarchs, then God would have left Genesis out of the canon of 66 inspired books of scripture.

Foundational to a Christian world view – essential in light of Israel’s immersion in a pagan culture surrounding by alternative world views just as we are today –

GENESIS COMMENTARY
VERSE BY VERSE
Bruce Hurt, MD

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Well-done sermon notes - Recommended

CYRIL BARBER
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THE MINISTER'S LIBRARY

NOTE THAT A NUMBER OF THE BOOKS IN THIS LIST CAN BE BORROWED AS IDENTIFIED BY "BORROW THIS BOOK"

These are Barber's recommendations for the pastor's library.

Aalders, Gerhard Charles. Genesis. 2 vols. Bible Student's Commentary. Translated by W Heymen. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1981. The publication in English of this outstanding Dutch commentary makes available to present day preachers the exegetical insights of a renowned Bible scholar. Should aid in the exposition of the Word.
*Alford, Henry. The Book of Genesis, and Part of the Book of Exodus (see below). Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1979. Though accepting a modified form of the documentary hypothesis (What is the documentary hypothesis?), Alford succeeds in bringing to his study of the OT the same depth of insight and richness of thought that characterized his treatment of the NT A rare work; buy it while it is available.
Augustinus, Aurelius. The Literal Meaning of Genesis. 2 vols. Translated and annotated by J. H. Taylor. New York: Newman Press, 1982. Part of the Ancient Christian Writers series. Records Augustine's impressions of Genesis during the years following his conversion. In these volumes we see how he corrected the Manichean heresy that characterized his early beliefs.
Boice, James Montgomery. Genesis: An Expositional Commentary. In process. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982-. Adequately explains the basic theme, purpose, and theology inherent in Genesis. Deals bravely with critical issues. Champions the cause of biblical creationism. Challenges the thinking of his readers as he deals realistically with the "sons of God" issue, the extent of the Deluge, and similar questions. Succeeds in providing the kind of exposition that may well become the best ever produced on this portion of God's Word. Scheduled for three volumes. Recommended.
Boice, James Montgomery. Genesis: An Expositional Commentary. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Ministry Resources Library, 1982-87. Now complete, this study deals fairly with the numerous difficulties expositors face as they seek to interpret this portion of God's Word. Boice is fair when it comes to treating points of view that differ from his own. He makes a good case for ex nihilo creation, believes the sons of God are angelic beings, that the flood was universal, et cetera. He treats the contents section by section, rather than verse by verse. His discussion of the life of the patriarchs is excellent. Whereas in the past pastors have relied heavily upon the works of Candlish, Delitzsch, and a few others for background material, in Boice's exposition they now have a new and up-to-date work to consult.
Bonar, Horatius. Thoughts on Genesis (see below). Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1979. First published in 1875 under the title Earth's Morning, these devotional studies of Genesis chaps. 1-6, covering the period from Adam to the Flood, are permeated with practical application of biblical truth to life.
Bruggemann, Walter. Genesis. Interpretation, a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1982. †Presenting in a popular format the results of higher critical theories, this work succeeds in combining historical, textual, and theological issues in a way that is designed to enrich a preacher's pulpit ministry.
Bush, George. Notes on Genesis. Volume 1, Volume 2 in 1 (see below). Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1976. Although dated archaeologically and historically, Bush more than makes up for these deficiencies with his enriching comments on the text, sidelights drawn from his thorough knowledge of the Arab culture, and devotional application.
Candlish, Robert Smith. Studies in Genesis (see below). Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1979. First published in 1868. Candlish highlights the doctrinal issues as well as the biographical features contained in this portion of God's Word. In spite of its age, this remains one of the best works for pastors. Recommended.
Davidson, Robert. Genesis 1-11. Cambridge Bible Commentary on the New English Bible. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1973. †This "Prologue" to Genesis presents the material in the form of myths within a religious framework and seeks to see extrabiblical tales behind the events of creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the tower of Babel.
_______, Genesis 12-50. Cambridge Bible Commentary on the New English Bible. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1979. If one makes allowance for the writer's use of Redaktionsgeschichte, this work has some value for it is rich in historical references and has some occasional exegetical insights.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Davis, John D. Genesis and Semitic Tradition. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980. First published in 1894, this conservative work by a Reformed Bible scholar demonstrates the uniqueness as well as the integrity of the OT when compared with literary material from the ancient Near East. Most valuable.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Davis, John James. Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1975. An indispensable aid to the study of Genesis by one whose archaeological, historical, and philological expertise places him in the forefront of evangelical scholars today. Recommended.
BORROW THIS BOOK - DeHaan, Martin Ralph. Portraits of Christ in Genesis. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1995. First published in 1966. These messages comprise the last of DeHaan’s highly readable books. They explores the lives of the men mentioned in Genesis and draw from their experiences the prophetic types that prefigure the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Delitzsch, Franz Julius. A New Commentary on Genesis (see below). Translated by S. Taylor. 2 vols. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1979. Adopts a moderate approach to the critical theories of authorship. Provides an excellent treatment of the period from Abraham to Joseph. Deserving of careful reading.
*Dillow, Joseph C. The Waters Above: Earth's Pre-Flood Vapor Canopy. Chicago: Moody Press, 1981. By drawing information from a variety of sources, Dillow provides ample evidence in support of an antediluvian vapor canopy around the earth. His exegesis is thorough and the model he proposes is plausible, explaining thermal and physical phenomena in an understandable manner. Recommended.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Erdman, Charles Rosenbury. The Book of Genesis: An Exposition. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1982. First published in 1950, this handy overview of Moses' first book traces the main theme and reveals the relevance of this portion of God's Word through the leading characters.
Fohr, S. D. Adam and Eve: The Spiritual Symbolism of Genesis and Exodus. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1986. Seeks to retrieve the narrative portions of Genesis and Exodus from the limbo to which modern scholarship has relegated them. Develops a symbolic interpretation based upon four ages and a cyclical view of history.
Gibson, John C. L. Genesis. 2 vols. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981-. †Inspired by William Barclay's NT studies, these OT works seek to follow a similar format. Gibson's scholarship is impeccable, but his reliance on extrabiblical source material and adherence to beliefs long identified with the theological left undermine the value of this commentary. "This is liberal scholarship at its worst. Conservative views of this section of scripture are set aside and often ridiculed. Evangelicals should look elsewhere for insights into this vital portion of the Old Testament" (Donald K. Campbell).
BORROW THIS BOOK - Green, William Henry. The Unity of the Book of Genesis. Also available in *.doc *.pdf *.html Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1979. First published in 1895, this volume answers the adherents of the documentary hypothesis point-by-point. Green maintains the consistency, harmony, unity, and Mosaic authorship of Genesis and succeeds in demolishing higher critical theories with a fairness that is impressive.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Ham, Ken, and Paul Taylor. The Genesis Solution. Santee, CA: Master Books, 1988. Shows the importance of a proper understanding of the Book of Genesis. Explains how such an approach to the world's and mankind's beginnings is essential to all other forms of knowledge. A good book. Well-reasoned.
Hamilton, Victor P. The Book of Genesis, Chapters 1--17. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. Includes sections on the book's title, structure, composition, theology, problems in interpretation, canonicity, the MT, an outline, and a select bibliography. The commentary is based upon the author's own translation, and gives evidence of his extensive knowledge of the ancient Near East, of the writings of others, and of literary and form criticism
Hamilton, Victor P. The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18--50. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans publishing Co., 1995. This prodigious and scholarly work provides readers with linguistic, historical, literary, social and theological information on the text of Genesis and the lives of the Patriarchs. It emphasizes God’s loyalty to His word and illustrates His faithfulness to His covenant. This volume begins with Abraham’s reception of the three “Visitors” and ends with the story of Joseph. Devotional thoughts are interspersed with more technical data., and the result is a work of real merit. (THE FOLLOWING WORK by Hamilton can be borrowed - Handbook on the Pentateuch : Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy - not great detail but has some interesting insights on some of the chapters.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Hughes, R. Kent. Genesis: Beginning and Blessing. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004. This well-outlined exposition of 702 pp. (replete with an index of Hughes’ sermon illustrations) gives evidence of careful preparation. The stories in the book of Genesis are well-known to us, and here they receive fresh analysis and application. Hughes’ critique of human nature is prominent throughout, and he boldly points out the origin of our rebellion against God and continued sinfulness. Also prominent is God’s grace freely bestowed upon His undeserving creatures. Preachers will find that this work contains an abundance helpful information.
Jacob, Benno. The First Book of the Bible: Genesis. Translated and edited by Ernest I. Jacob and Walter Jacob. New York: Ktav Publishing House, 1974. After rejecting the documentary hypothesis, the author breaks new ground as he correlates the rich heritage of Judaism with the text of Genesis.
Janzen, J. Gerald. Abraham and All the Families of the Earth: A Commentary on the Book of Genesis 12--50. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993. “The ever-increasing interdependency of our postmodern era between all people of the earth-- and, between humans and the earth itself--demands that a hermeneutic of salvation history take into account the complexities of world history and embrace the environment. Janzen provides an important contribution toward such a goal by interpreting Israel’s ancestral history in Genesis 12--50 within the larger framework of creation in Genesis 1--11.”--Thomas B. Dozeman.
Jukes, Andrew. Types in Genesis (see below). Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1976. Reprinted from the eighth (1898) edition, this work concentrates on the spiritual significance of the lives of those mentioned by Moses in his first book (Click for warnings about Typological Interpretation)
BORROW THIS BOOK - Kikawada, Isaac M., and Arthur Quinn. Before Abraham Was: The Unity of Genesis 1-11. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1985. After carefully analyzing a century of OT scholarship supporting the documentary hypothesis, these authors affirm the unity of Genesis 1-11. It is hoped that this work will contribute much toward a fresh appreciation of this all important portion of God's Word
Law, Henry. The Gospel in Genesis (see below). Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 1993. Sermons on select verses. Devotional and spiritually edifying, but at times heavily topological (Click for warnings about Typological Interpretation)
BORROW THIS BOOK - Morris, Henry Madison. The Genesis Record: A Scientific and Devotional Commentary on the Book of Beginnings. (See below for his Study Notes on Genesis) Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1976. Valuable as corollary reading. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. (The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary can be borrowed)
BORROW THIS BOOK - Phillips, John. Exploring Genesis: An Expository Commentary. (3 copies available) Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2001. First published in 1980. Designed for beginning Bible students, this work contains some valid applications of truth to life, but does not deal convincingly with some of the problems.
Sailhamer, John H. Genesis Unbound: A Provocative New Look at the Creation Account. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books, 1996. “A startlingly refreshing and innovative interpretation of the text of Genesis 1--2. It is an altogether new way of seeking the much needed rapproachment between the young and old earth Bible believers. Not everyone will adopt all of the features of this reverent treatment of the text, but all will find plenty to challenge their thinking in areas that they might have previously thought were consistent with the biblical text. This volume will be talked about for years to come.”-- Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (BORROW RELATED BOOK The Pentateuch as narrative : a biblical-theological commentary)
BORROW THIS BOOK - Schaeffer, Francis August. Genesis in Space and Time: The Flow of Biblical History. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1972. In grappling with the dilemmas facing modern man, Schaeffer correctly traces their origin to man's rejection of the early chapters of Genesis. The author from L'Abri explains their relevance in contemporary terms.
Stedman, Ray C. The Beginnings (see his sermons Genesis 1-32). Waco, Tex.: Word Books, 1978. Covering Genesis 4-11, this sequel to Understanding Man continues the author's expository studies and treats the major events from the sin of Cain to the tower of Babel. Insightful. BORROW THIS BOOK - Friend of God : the legacy of Abraham, man of faith
Stigers, Harold G. A Commentary on Genesis. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1975. Information from the recently discovered Ebla texts was not available to the author when he worked on the manuscript of this book. Though the treatment is primarily exegetical, the translation of the Hebrew text is helpful, and the handling of the grammar brings out the nuances inherent in the original. The placing of events in their ancient setting is particularly valuable to preachers. Unfortunately, the work is marred by numerous misspellings of Hebrew words (in their transliteration).
BORROW THIS BOOK - Swindoll, Charles Rozell. Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness. Nashville: Nelson, 1998. Swindoll’s introductions are generally very good. His attempts at relevance frequently deteriorate into trite colloquiums that are “in” today and passé tomorrow. As far as the content of this book is concerned, these chapters lack insight into human nature, sidestep interpretive problems, and emphasize the obvious. What is lacking is the kind of edifying explanation drawn from the lessons of Joseph’s life.
Thomas, William Henry Griffith. Genesis, A Devotional Commentary (see below). Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1988. Thomas' discussion of Genesis 1--11 attempts to interact with the scientific information current in his day. His treatment of chapters 12--50 is excellent. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., says of his book: "The outstanding feature of [this work] is the way in which he puts the whole book together, carefully weaving the book's purpose, plan, unity, values, and doctrines into a beautiful, but challenging tapestry." This richly devotional work is ideal for lay study as well as for pastors. Highly recommended
BORROW THIS BOOK - Waltke, Bruce Keith, and C. J. Fredricks. Genesis : a commentary
Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. The authors could have written an erudite work, but instead produced a commentary that can be read by an intelligent layperson. There are many excellencies scattered throughout these pages. The authors do not fit into a preconceived mold. They offer a view of creation that allows for a pre-Adamic race before Genesis 1:1; adopt an amillennial approach to Genesis 12:1-3 (that unfortunately blurs the distinction between “Jews, Gentiles and the Church of God in the NT); make allowance for Moses’ use of documents, and believe that the book was brought to its present state by an unknown editor.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Wenham, Gordon J. Genesis 1--15. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987. This is a work of remarkable erudition. While some will consult it solely to ascertain whether or not Wenham agrees with them on some disputed point, the value of this commentary extends to the writer's discussion of the theology of Genesis, as well as his citation of important contemporary literary sources. While thoroughly conversant with the Documentary Hypothesis, only rarely does Wenham include this information in his treatment of these chapters. This is an exemplary work, and we look forward with anticipation to the publication of vol. 2.)
BORROW THIS BOOK - Wenham, Gordon J. Genesis 16--50. Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas, TX: Word Publications, 1994. Aims at accuracy in interpreting the original text. Here is a work of exceptional merit. It abounds in preaching values, and is to be highly recommended.
Westermann, Claus. Genesis, a Commentary. 3 vols. Translated by J. J. Scullion. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984-86. Follows the European format for contemporary commentaries with an extensive bibliography preceding each section. Adheres to modern critical assumptions of the text's redaction. While the comments on each biblical passage are not particularly scintillating, this is a wide-ranging, well-informed, well-researched, well-documented commentary, and it is well-deserving of consultation.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Westermann, Claus. Genesis: A Commentary. Translated by J. J. Scullion. In process. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984- †Scheduled for three volumes, this painstaking commentary covers all of the issues that undergird the development of a sound biblical theology. Westermann adheres to the usual documentary hypothesis and makes use of Formgeschichte and Redaktiongeschichte. Valuable excurses are included in each section. These help readers gain an invaluable understanding of these chapters of Genesis in the development of theology.
BORROW THIS BOOK - Whitcomb, John Clement, Jr. The World That Perished. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1973. This supplement to The Genesis Flood and companion volume of The Early Earth brings up to date the author's vast research into the primeval conditions prevailing on the earth before the Deluge, as well as the changes that took place following the Flood
BORROW THIS BOOK - Youngblood, Ronald, ed. The Genesis debate : persistent questions about Creation and the Flood Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1986. Twenty-two scholars from different theological traditions debate such issues as the length of the days of creation; the age of the earth; evolution vs. creation; the nature of Cain's offering; and so forth. Both sides of an issue are presented by writers convinced that their position is the biblical one. The result is a very handy volume in which a reader can quickly and easily gain an understanding of the pros and cons of the situation. Recommended.

BARNES NOTES
Genesis

BENSON'S COMMENTARY
Genesis

BIBLE.ORG
Resources Related to Genesis

BIBLICAL ART
Related to Genesis

THESE ARE ALL THUMBNAILS (SMALL PICTURES) AND IF YOU CLICK THEM THEY TAKE YOU TO A SITE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE LARGE IMAGE (I would recommend not clicking the thumbnails as it will take you to a site with annoying popups, etc)

HINT: From these pictures you can do a simple Google Image search and find the larger image. For example, click on "Eden" and you will note the picture under Genesis 2:4-25 entitled "Garden of Eden" and the artist's name is Jacob de Backer. So go to Google IMAGE search (not the general search) and in the search box (or address bar) type - "Garden of Eden" Jacob de Backer - This will retrieve the image in full size.

OTHER SOURCES OF IMAGES RELATED TO GENESIS

Hint: You can use Google image search (use "Safe search" to be sure to filter out explicit images) to great advantage - Click the link below and type in your book title and chapter, being sure to put them in quotation marks. Do this for Genesis 1, 2, 3, etc. You will retrieve an assortment of pictures in terms of quality but this should allow you to select suitable material for teaching, preaching or general illustration.

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BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
Book of Genesis

Note: This older work is a compilation of sermons, notes, illustrations from a variety of preachers and expositors.

HORATIUS BONAR
EARTH'S MORNING:
THOUGHTS ON GENESIS

Devotionals on Genesis 1-6

CONTENTS

NOTES

GREGORY BROWN
GENESIS COMMENTARY

Modern commentary - published July, 2017.

BRIDGEWAY COMMENTARY
Genesis

GEORGE BUSH
NOTES ON GENESIS

Bush, George (biography).

Cyril Barber - Although dated archaeologically and historically, Bush more than makes up for these deficiencies with his enriching comments on the text, sidelights drawn from his thorough knowledge of the Arab culture, and devotional application.

ADAM CLARKE
Commentary on Genesis

My comments on Clarke's commentary - "Clarke (1760-1832) was Methodist, Wesleyan, Arminian, (e.g., Clarke "suggested that although God can know all future events, He chooses not to know some events beforehand" Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible, page 808). He did not always interpret Scripture literally and so was amillennial (to quote Clarke on 1000 years - "I am satisfied that this period should not be taken literally" [see comment on Rev 20:4] - he interpreted Revelation as a Historicist) which led him to interpret the church as fulfilling many OT promises to Israel. He was influential in development of doctrine of Entire Sanctification (or "Christian perfection"). Clarke did affirm the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, but held a belief of "plenary dynamic inspiration" (idea of every thought inspired), thus falling short of "plenary verbal inspiration" (every single word inspired) (Bib. Sacra: Vol 125, p 163, 1968). In summary, a useful, respected commentary but as with all extra-Biblical resources you are advised to "Be a Berean!" (Acts 17:11+)

James Rosscup - This old, conservative Wesleyan Methodist work is good devotionally and aggressive for righteous living. Laypeople can find it still valuable today. It is Arminian in viewpoint and thus helpful, for example, in showing the reader how this approach deals with texts involving the eternal security question. The work contains much background material from many sources on all books of the Bible.

C H Spurgeon adds that "Adam Clarke is the great annotator of our Wesleyan friends; and they have no reason to be ashamed of him, for he takes rank among the chief of expositors. His mind was evidently fascinated by the singularities of learning, and hence his commentary is rather too much of an old curiosity shop, but it is filled with valuable rarities, such as none but a great man could have collected. Like Gill, he is one-sided, only in the opposite direction to our friend the Baptist. The use of the two authors may help to preserve the balance of your judgments. If you consider Clarke wanting in unction, do not read him for savor but for criticism, and then you will not be disappointed. The author thought that lengthy reflections were rather for the preacher than the commentator, and hence it was not a part of his plan to write such observations as those which endear Matthew Henry to the million. If you have a copy of Adam Clarke, and exercise discretion in reading it, you will derive immense advantage from it, for frequently by a sort of side-light he brings out the meaning of the text in an astonishingly novel manner. I do not wonder that Adam Clarke still stands, notwithstanding his peculiarities, a prince among commentators. I do not find him so helpful as Gill, but still, from his side of the question, with which I have personally no sympathy, he is an important writer, and deserves to be studied by every reader of the Scriptures. He very judiciously says of Dr. Gill, “He was a very learned and good man, but has often lost sight of his better judgment in spiritualizing the text;” this is the very verdict which we pass upon himself, only altering the last sentence a word or two; “He has often lost sight of his better judgment in following learned singularities;” the monkey, instead of the serpent, tempting Eve, is a notable instance." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

Genesis 1	Genesis 2	Genesis 3	Genesis 4
Genesis 5	Genesis 6	Genesis 7	Genesis 8
Genesis 9	Genesis 10	Genesis 11	Genesis 12
Genesis 13	Genesis 14	Genesis 15	Genesis 16
Genesis 17	Genesis 18	Genesis 19	Genesis 20
Genesis 21	Genesis 22	Genesis 23	Genesis 24
Genesis 25	Genesis 26	Genesis 27	Genesis 28
Genesis 29	Genesis 30	Genesis 31	Genesis 32
Genesis 33	Genesis 34	Genesis 35	Genesis 36
Genesis 37	Genesis 38	Genesis 39	Genesis 40
Genesis 41	Genesis 42	Genesis 43	Genesis 44
Genesis 45	Genesis 46	Genesis 47	Genesis 48
Genesis 49	Genesis 50

JOHN CALVIN
Commentary on Genesis

Introduction	Genesis 1	Genesis 2	Genesis 3
Genesis 4	Genesis 5	Genesis 6	Genesis 7
Genesis 8	Genesis 9	Genesis 10	Genesis 11
Genesis 12	Genesis 13	Genesis 14	Genesis 15
Genesis 16	Genesis 17	Genesis 18	Genesis 19
Genesis 20	Genesis 21	Genesis 22	Genesis 23
Genesis 24	Genesis 25	Genesis 26	Genesis 27
Genesis 28	Genesis 29	Genesis 30	Genesis 31
Genesis 32	Genesis 33	Genesis 34	Genesis 35
Genesis 36	Genesis 37	Genesis 38	Genesis 39
Genesis 40	Genesis 41	Genesis 42	Genesis 43
Genesis 44	Genesis 45	Genesis 46	Genesis 47
Genesis 48	Genesis 49	Genesis 50

ROBERT S CANDLISH
THE BOOK OF GENESIS
A SERIES OF DISCOURSES

Cyril Barber - First published in 1868. Candlish highlights the doctrinal issues as well as the biographical features contained in this portion of God's Word. In spite of its age, this remains one of the best works for pastors. Recommended.

James Rosscup -This was rated by Spurgeon in Commenting and Commentaries as “the (premier) work on Genesis”. There are 72 chapters in lecture form. Candlish believes in a young earth but alas, the universal fatherhood of God. His work is often helpful in spite of some peculiarities, but not nearly as beneficial as many works since. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

Table of Contents - Volume 1 - 37 discourses
Table of Contents - Volume 2 - 35 discourses

THOMAS COKE COMMENTARY
Book of Genesis

STEVEN COLE
Sermons on Genesis

Excellent Resource. Virtually Verse by Verse
More than 900 pages of in depth preaching, functions almost like a commentary

COMMENTARY CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY
on the Whole Bible - Genesis
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown

See Also the Unabridged Version

James Rosscup writes that "This is a helpful old set of 1863 for laypeople and pastors to have because it usually comments at least to some degree on problems. Though terse, it provides something good on almost any passage, phrase by phrase and is to some degree critical in nature. It is evangelical....Especially in its multi-volume form this is one of the old evangelical works that offers fairly solid though brief help on many verses" (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

C H Spurgeon writes "Of this I have a very high opinion. It is the joint work of Mr. Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and Dr. David Brown. It is to some extent a compilation and condensation of other men’s thoughts, but it is sufficiently original to claim a place in every minister’s library; indeed it contains so great a variety of information that if a man had no other exposition he would find himself at no great loss if he possessed this and used it diligently" (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

COMMENTARY CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY UNABRIDGED VERSION
on the Whole Bible - Genesis
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown

THOMAS CONSTABLE
Expository Notes and Commentary
Genesis

BOB DEFFINBAUGH
Sermons on Genesis
Bible.org

FRANZ DELITZSCH
A New Commentary on Genesis
1889

This is a different resource than Keil & Delitzsch below

Cyril Barber - Adopts a moderate approach to the critical theories of authorship. Provides an excellent treatment of the period from Abraham to Joseph. Deserving of careful reading.

James Rosscup writes that "The author holds to the Documentary Hypothesis but does not deny the uniqueness of Genesis or minimize the significance and authority of its message. He is careful in the Hebrew and deals with the problems, providing much to aid the expositor." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

THEODORE EPP
Devotionals on
Book of Genesis

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE
Commentary
Book of Genesis
Marcus Dods

Warren Wiersbe one of the more esteemed modern evangelical commentators writes: If you can locate the six-volume edition of the Expositor’s Bible, buy it immediately! It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning.

Cyril J. Barber - This set, originally published in 1903, contains expositions by both conservative and liberal theologians. The most important works are by Dods (Genesis), Chadwick (Exodus and Mark), Kellogg (Leviticus), Blaikie (Joshua, I and II Samuel), Adeney (Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther), Maclaren (Psalms), Moule (Romans), Findlay (Galatians and Ephesians), Plummer (Pastoral Epistles and the Epistles of James and Jude), and Milligan (Revelation.)

ARNOLD FRUCHTENBAUM
Israelology

ARNO C. GAEBELEIN
Commentary on Genesis
Annotated Bible

James Rosscup writes that "This dispensationally oriented work is not verse-by-verse, but deals with the exposition on a broader scale, treating blocks of thought within the chapters. Cf. also Arno C. Gaebelein, Gaebelein’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible (I Volume, Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux, 1985), the Annotated Bible revised. The author was a popular evangelical Bible teacher of the first part of the century, much like H. A. Ironside in his diligent but broad, practical expositions of Bible books. Gaebelein was premillennial and dispensational, and editor for many years of Our Hope Magazine." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

JOHN GILL
Commentary on Genesis

C H Spurgeon -- "Beyond all controversy, John Gill was one of the most able Hebraists of his day, and in other matters no mean proficient...His great work on the Holy Scriptures is greatly prized at the present day by the best authorities, which is conclusive evidence of its value, since the set of the current of theological thought is quite contrary to that of Dr. Gill. No one in these days is likely to be censured for his Arminianism, but most modern divines affect to sneer at anything a little too highly Calvinistic (see Calvinism): however, amid the decadence of his own rigid system, and the disrepute of even more moderate Calvinism, Gill’s laurels as an expositor are still green. His ultraism is discarded, but his learning is respected: the world and the church take leave to question his dogmatism, but they both bow before his erudition. Probably no man since Gill’s days has at all equaled him in the matter of Rabbinical learning. Say what you will about that lore, it has its value: of course, a man has to rake among perfect dunghills and dust-heaps, but there are a few jewels which the world could not afford to miss. Gill was a master cinder-sifter among the Targums, the Talmuds, the Mishnah, and the Gemara. Richly did he deserve the degree of which he said, “I never bought it, nor thought it, nor sought it.”

He was always at work; it is difficult to say when he slept, for he wrote 10,000 folio pages of theology. The portrait of him which belongs to this church, and hangs in my private vestry, and from which all the published portraits have been engraved, represents him after an interview with an Arminian gentleman, turning up his nose in a most expressive manner, as if he could not endure even the smell of free-will. In some such a vein he wrote his commentary. He hunts Arminianism throughout the whole of it. He is far from being so interesting and readable as Matthew Henry. He delivered his comments to his people from Sabbath to Sabbath, hence their peculiar mannerism. His frequent method of animadversion (a critical and usually censorious remark) is, “This text does not mean this,” nobody ever thought it did; “It does not mean that,” only two or three heretics ever imagined it did; and again it does not mean a third thing, or a fourth, or a fifth, or a sixth absurdity; but at last he thinks it does mean so-and-so, and tells you so in a methodical, sermon-like manner. This is an easy method, gentlemen, of filling up the time, if you are ever short of heads for a sermon. Show your people firstly, secondly, and thirdly, what the text does not mean, and then afterwards you can go back and show them what it does mean. It may be thought, however, that one such a teacher is enough, and that what was tolerated from a learned doctor would be scouted in a student fresh from college. For good, sound, massive, sober sense in commenting, who can excel Gill? Very seldom does he allow himself to be run away with by imagination, except now and then when he tries to open up a parable, and finds a meaning in every circumstance and minute detail; or when he falls upon a text which is not congenial with his creed, and hacks and hews terribly to bring the word of God into a more systematic shape. Gill is the Coryphaeus (the leader of the Greek chorus and thus the leader of any movement) of Hyper-Calvinism, but if his followers never went beyond their master, they would not go very far astray." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

James Rosscup adds that "Gill (1697–1771), a pastor of England, wrote these which are two-column pages, ca. 900–1,000 pages per volume, Originally they were 9 volumes, folio. He also wrote Body of Divinity, 3 volumes, and several other volumes. His commentary is evangelical, wrestles with texts, is often wordy and not to the point but with worthy things for the patient who follow the ponderous detail and fish out slowly what his interpretation of a text is. He feels the thousand years in Revelation 20 cannot begin until after the conversion of the Jews and the bringing in of the fullness of the Gentiles and destruction of all anti-Christian powers (volume 6, p. 1063) but in an amillennial sense of new heavens and new earth coming right after Christ’s second advent (pp1064–65), and the literal thousand years of binding at the same time. He feels the group that gathers against the holy city at the end of the thousand years is the resurrected wicked dead from the four quarters of the earth (i.e. from all the earth, etc. (1067)." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

BRUCE GOETTSCHE
Sermons on Genesis
Union Church

GENE GETZ
VIDEOS
GENESIS

Genesis; Principle #1; Gen 1:1-25; p. 5 Chosen in Christ: To have an abundant life now and eternally, we must receive the gift of life provided by the all-powerful God who created the universe. Video
Genesis; Principle #2; Gen 1:26-2:7; p. 73 Body, Soul, and Spirit: Since we are eternal beings created by God to inhabit physical bodies, we are to offer our total beings to God in order to glorify Him Video
Genesis; Principle #3; Gen 2:8-24; p. 7 Marital Union: To grow in openess and unity, we are to follow God's plan regarding a one man-one woman relationship within the bonds of marriage. Video
Genesis; Principle #4; Gen 3:1-7; p. 7 Satan's Tactics: Since Satans goal is to deceive us, we should consistently focus on God's truthful message in His Word. Video
Genesis; Principle #5; Gen 3:8-13; p. 8 Avoiding Rationalization: We should be on guard against our tendency to rationalize disobedience and shift blame Video
Genesis; Principle #6; Gen 3:16; p. 9 Avoiding Marital Conflict: To avoid tensions in our marriages, we are to follow Christs example of love. Video
Genesis; Principle #7; Gen 4:1-8; p. 9
Sinful Anger: We must not allow the God-created emotion of anger become sinful Video
Genesis; Principle #8; Gen. 4:17-19; p. 10 Moral Purity: To live in God's will, we must maintain the one-flesh relationship in marriage Video
Genesis; Principle #9; Gen. 5:21-24; p. 11 Biblical Values: Even though many people around us violate biblical values, we are to walk with God Video
Genesis; Principle #10; Gen. 6:1-11; p. 12 Holy Living: As the world becomes more and more decadent, we should continue to trust God to enable us to live righteous and Godly lives Video
Genesis; Principle #11; Gen. 6:12-22; p. 13 Reflecting God's Compassion: We must be on guard against becoming uncompassionate when God allows people to live sinful lives and even prosper Video
Genesis; Principle #12; Gen. 7:1-8:22; p. 14 Common Grace: We must understand that God's material blessings represent His common grace and mercy to all mankind
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Genesis; Principle #13; Gen. 9:1-28; p. 15 Renewing Our Minds: To walk with God daily, we are to renew our minds and be committed to doing His will Video
Genesis; Principle #14; Gen. 11:1-9; p. 16 Overcoming Pride: We should avoid the sin of pride, which can lead us to build our own kingdom rather than the kingdom of God Video
Genesis; Principle #15; Gen. 11:27-12:3; p. 17 God's Mercy: Since God reached out to us before we reached out to Him, we should always thank Him for saving us by His sovereign grace. Video
Genesis; Principle #16; Gen. 12:4-10; p. 18 Seeking God's Wisdom: When we face difficult circumstances, we should always seek God's wisdom so that well continue to walk in His will Video
Genesis; Principle #17; Gen. 12:11-15; p. 19 Overcoming Mistakes: We should do all we can to walk in God's will, even though we may have made wrong decisions in the past that have created our present crises. Video
Genesis; Principle #18; Gen. 12:16-13:4; p. 19 Material Blessings: We should never conclude that wealth in itself is an indication of God's approval of our attitudes and behavior Video
Genesis; Principle #19; Gen. 13:5-11; p. 20 Self-Evaluation: We must continually evaluate our motives and behavior in the light of God's directives in the Word of God. Video
Genesis; Principle #20; Gen. 13:12-18; p. 20 Inappropriate Fellowship: To avoid losing our moral bearings, we must not have fellowship with unbelievers who are living immoral and evil lives Video
Genesis; Principle #21; Gen. 14:1-15:1; p. 22 Growing in Faith: When we face periods of doubt and fear, we are to look to God to protect us and to meet our needs Video
Genesis; Principle #22; Gen. 15:2-6; p. 22 Justified by Faith: No matter what our religious background, we must personalize our faith in God and in His Son, Jesus Christ Video
Genesis; Principle #23; Gen. 16:1-2; p. 23 Cultural Influences: We should be cautious not to allow our pre-conversion, non-biblical values to cause us to make decisions that violate God's will Video
Genesis; Principle #24; Gen. 16:3-5; p. 24
Blaming Others: We must avoid blaming others for our own mistakes.
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Genesis; Principle #25; Gen. 16:15-17:2; p. 24 Growing Spiritually: We should use the negative results of personal mistakes as an opportunity to grow spiritually. Video
Genesis; Principle #26; Gen. 17:15-18; p. 25 False Conclusions: We must be cautious not to interpret circumstances subjectively in order to support what have been personal mistakes. Video
Genesis; Principle #27; Gen. 17:19-27; p. 26 Obedience to God's Command: Once we have put our faith in Jesus Christ, we should be obedient to God's command and identify ourselves as believers and members of God's family.
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Genesis; Principle #28; Gen. 18:1-15; p. 27 Trusting God: To help others overcome their skepticism and unbelief, we are first and foremost to trust God to intervene in their lives. Video
Genesis; Principle #29; Gen. 20:1-18; p. 29 Spiritual Regression: Even though we are growing spiritually, we must be careful not to regress to old patterns of sinful behavior. Video
Genesis; Principle #30; Gen. 21:1-10; p. 30 Sins Consequences: We should expect painful consequences when our sin impacts those closest to us. Video
Genesis; Principle #31; Gen. 21:11-34; p. 31 Acting Responsibly: Regardless of the consequences of our sins, we are to confess those sins, accept God's forgiveness and move forward in our Christian lives. Video
Genesis; Principle #32; Gen. 22:1-19; p. 32 Spiritual Testing: We should not be surprised when God allows unique tests to come into our lives to enable us to become more mature in our Christian experience. Video
Genesis; Principle #33; Gen. 23:1-20; p. 33 Lifestyle Evangelism: We should live Godly lives before unbelievers in order to demonstrate that we are truly God's children. Video
Genesis; Principle #34; Gen. 24:1-14; p. 33 Praying in God's Will: We are to pray consistently and specifically but always in harmony with God's revealed will in the Word of God. Video
Genesis; Principle #35; Gen. 24:15-27; p. 34 Being Thankful: We are humbly to thank and praise God when He answers our prayers. Video
Genesis; Principle #36; Gen. 24:28-25:26; p. 36 Modeling Christ: As husbands, we should be an example to our wives in living the Christian life.
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Genesis; Principle #37; Gen. 25:27-28; p. 37 Parental Favoritism: To be wise and mature parents, we must be on constant guard against Satans tactics. Video
Genesis; Principle #38; Gen. 25:29-34; p. 37 Selfish Attitudes and Actions: We are never to take advantage of another persons weaknesses in order to achieve our own selfish goals. Video
Genesis; Principle #39; Gen. 26:12-25; p. 38 Spiritual Insensitivity: We should continually develop our intimate relationship with God not allowing our hearts to grow cold and insensitive toward our heavenly Father, our families, and our fellow believers. Video
Genesis; Principle #40; Gen. 26:26-35; p. 39 Worldly Desires: We are to pursue holiness, not allowing sinful desires to dominate and control our attitudes and actions. Video
Genesis; Principle #41; Gen. 27:1-20; p. 40 Pure Motives: We are to faithfully imitate Christs love for us in order to avoid deceptive behavior in our relationships with one another. Video
Genesis; Principle #42; Gen. 27:46-28:9; p. 41 Making Proper Decisions: We should first and foremost make decisions to please God, not to ingratiate ourselves with others for purely selfish reasons. Video
Genesis; Principle #43; Gen. 28:10-17; p. 42 A Born-Again Experience: Even if we have been reared in a Christian family, we should make sure our relationship with God is personal. Video
Genesis; Principle #44; Gen. 28:18-22; p. 43 Faith and Works: We are to test the reality of our relationship with God by the good works that result. Video
Genesis; Principle #45; Gen. 29:1-20; p. 44 Carnal Behaviors: Even when we become true believers, we should be on guard against old patterns of sinful behavior that tend to persist.
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Genesis; Principle #46; Gen. 29:21-30; p. 44 Sin Patterns: When we sin against someone and do not seek forgiveness, we should not be surprised if someone sins against us in a similar fashion. Video
Genesis; Principle #47; Gen. 29:31-30:24; p. 45 God's Moral Laws: We must obey God's moral laws if we are to avoid family dysfunction in marriage relationships. Video
Genesis; Principle #48; Gen. 31:1-32; p. 47 Faith versus Fear: To experience God's power and protection, we should exercise faith, not fear and manipulation. Video
Genesis; Principle #49; Gen. 32:1-20; p. 49 The Human and Divine: In times of difficulty, we should seek to blend proper precautions (human effort) with prayer (dependence on God). Video
Genesis; Principle #50; Gen. 32:21-32; p. 49 God's Discipline: When we persistently violate God's will, we should anticipate our heavenly Fathers discipline.
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Genesis; Principle #51; Gen. 33:1-11; p. 50 Godly Fellowship: We are to have close fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ so that we can have intimate fellowship with God. Video
Genesis; Principle #52; Gen. 33:12-17; p. 51 Honesty and Openness: After we have experienced restoration with those we hurt, we must continue to have open, honest relationships in order to avoid recurring problems. Video
Genesis; Principle #53; Gen. 33:18-34:31; p. 52 Parental Protection: We are to do all we can to protect our children from worldly influences and at the same time, avoid overprotecting them. Video
Genesis; Principle #54; Gen. 35:1-15; p. 53 Idolatrous Activities: Christian parents should avoid any kind of idolatrous activities. Video
Genesis; Principle #55; Gen. 35:16-37:4; p. 55 Generational Mistakes: We should do all we can to avoid repeating the same mistakes our parents made with us. Video
Genesis; Principle #56; Gen. 37:5-11; p. 55 Identity Crises: When were feeling rejection, we must be careful not to set ourselves up for more rejection by trying harder to prove ourselves. Video
Genesis; Principle #57; Gen. 37:12-14; p. 56 The Subtlety of Denial: When we experience various cries, we should seek to face reality. Video
Genesis; Principle #58; Gen. 37:15-23; p. 57 Subtle Pride: When we are highly favored and blessed by God and others, we should beware of subtle pride. Video
Genesis; Principle #59; Gen. 37:24-36; p. 57 Jealousy and Anger: When we have feelings of jealousy, we should take steps to keep these emotions from leading to sinful anger. Video
Genesis; Principle #60; Gen 38:1-30; p. 59 God's Sovereign Plan: We should keep our eyes on God's will for our lives when some Christians-even spiritual leaders-engage in sinful and scandalous actions. Video
Genesis; Principle #61; Gen. 39:1-12; p. 59 Overcoming Temptation: To resist the temptation to sin, we must develop firm moral and ethical convictions based on a deep appreciation for God's love and grace in our lives. Video
Genesis; Principle #62; Gen. 39:13-23; p. 60
Persecution for Doing Right: When we are persecuted for refusing to violate God's moral laws, we should remember that the Lord will never forget our stand for righteousness. Video
Genesis; Principle #63; Gen. 40:1-23; p. 61 Not Forgetting: When someone does something special for us, we should look for opportunities to return the favor. Video
Genesis; Principle #64; Gen. 41:1-16; p. 62 Character Development: When we face difficult experiences, we should ask God to help us view these crises as opportunities to develop our Christian character. Video
Genesis; Principle #65; Gen. 41:17-46; p. 63 Preparation for Greater Responsibility: We should view difficult experiences as opportunities to learn to be more effective in carrying out God's purposes in the world. Video
Genesis; Principle #66; Gen. 41:50-52; p. 64 Psychological and Spiritual Healing: Because biological families are impacted by sin, we are to help create loving and supportive relationships with the body of Christ to bring emotional and spiritual healing. Video
Genesis; Principle #67; Gen. 42:1-45:3; p. 67 God's Gift of Tears: When facing intensely emotional experiences, we should give ourselves permission to cry. Video
Genesis; Principle #68; Gen. 45:4-15; p. 68 Forgiveness: When someone has wronged us, we are to forgive unconditionally even though that person may not admit it was wrong or even ask for forgiveness. Video
Genesis; Principle #69; Gen. 45:16-47:27; p. 70 Doing Good for All: No matter our circumstances, we should live lives of integrity before all people. Video
Genesis; Principle #70; Gen. 49:22-50:21; p. 73 Understanding God's Purpose: When we face difficult situations, we should ask God to help us see some divine meaning in the experiences. Video

GOTQUESTIONS
Questions Related to on Genesis

NOTE: This site is conservative and answers the questions with Scripture with only a minimal component of "opinion."

W H GRIFFITH-THOMAS
Genesis: A Devotional Commentary
London: Religious Tract Society - 1909

Recommended

James Rosscup rates this as the #1 devotional commentary on Genesis. Rosscup writes "the notes by W. H. Griffith-Thomas...will be a warm devotional help...This work is good in tracing the argument and showing connections between chapters. It is usually quite good devotionally and gives suggestions for meditation at the ends of the chapters. Applications are often usable. It is an excellent book to put into the hands of a layman who is not ready to grapple with the minutia of exegesis, but who is serious about his Bible study. It is also good for the preacher and teacher. Since it is out of print, readers must search in other places for it."

DAVE GUZIK
Commentary on Genesis

Conservative, Evangelical, Millennial

HYMNS RELATING
to Genesis

Hint: Words from the hymns make great additions to sermons

Click here for hymns arranged by Chapter and Verse

MATTHEW HENRY
Commentary on Genesis

ILLUSTRATIONS ON GENESIS
From Bible.org

S LEWIS JOHNSON
Sermon Series on Genesis

Genesis 1:1-2 The Creation of the World
Genesis 1:3-5 The Light of the World
Genesis 1:6-19 Creation Continued
Genesis 1:20-23 Man and the Cultural Mandate
Genesis 2:4-7 The Mystery of Man
Genesis 2:8-17 Man in His Probation
Genesis 2:18-25 The First Divine Institution
Genesis 3:1-8 The Fall of Man
Genesis 3:8-19 Sting of Death, Seed of Woman
Genesis 3:20-24 Paradise Lost, but Regainable!
Genesis 4:1-8 The Voice of God’s First Prophet
Genesis 4:9-16 The Way of Cain
Genesis 5:1-32 Grim Reaper and Rapture of Enoch
Genesis 6:1-8 The Day of Noah
Genesis 6:9-22 Noah and the Power of the Minority
Genesis 7:1-24 Great Flood and the Saving Ark
Genesis 8:1-22 Noah Saved, World Condemned
Genesis 9:1-17 The Universal Covenant
Genesis 9:18-29 Prophecy of Noah and Race Question
Genesis 10:1-32 History of the Sons of Noah
Genesis 11:1-9 Man’s Spirit and God’s Sovereignty
Genesis 11:10- 12:5 Election, Calling and Perseverance
Genesis 12:1-3 Abrahamic Fundamental Covenant
Genesis 12:1-3 The First Great Pilgrim Father
Genesis 12:4-9 The First Great Pilgrim Father
Genesis 12:10-20 The Dance of Circumstances and Danger of Compromise
Genesis 13:1-18 Lure of Invisible and Abram’s Choice
Genesis 14:1-24 Uncompromising Faith
Genesis 15:1-7 Abraham and Faith Justification
Genesis 15:7-21 The Ratification of the Abrahamic Covenant
Genesis 16:1-16 Ishmael
Genesis 17:1-8 The Sealing of the Covenant
Genesis 17:9-27 The Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant
Genesis 18:1-33 Intimacies of the Divine Fellowship
Genesis 19:1-38 Harvest of Sowing to the Flesh
Genesis 20:1-18 Patriarch Practicing Deceit
Genesis 21:1-34 The Promise Fulfilled
Genesis 22:1-24 The Old Testament’s Greatest Scene
Genesis 23:1-20 Power of the Resurrection
Genesis 24:1-67 A Bride for Isaac
Genesis 25:1-26 Last of Abraham, First of Jacob
Genesis 25:27-34 Esau’s Profane Act
Genesis 26:1-35 Isaac – Passive, Patient Patriarch
Genesis 27:1-46 The Stolen Blessing
Genesis 28:1-22 Jacob’s Ladder – Grace Unsought
Genesis 29:1-35 The Deceiver Deceived
Genesis 30:1-43 Jacob in the Crucible of Divine Discipline
Genesis 31:1-55 Stirring up Jacob’s Nest
Genesis 32:1-32 Peniel – Supplanter to Prevailer
Genesis 33:1-20 God’s Fighter Retreating
Genesis 34:1-31 Worldliness – It’s Character, Cure
Genesis 35:1-29 Back to Bethel
Genesis 36:1-43 Lessons From Esau Generations
Genesis 37:1-36 Joseph – Beloved, Hated and Sold
Genesis 38:1-30 Judah and Messianic Succession
Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph – Tested and Triumphant
Genesis 40:1-23 Providence in Pharoah’s Prison
Genesis 41:1-57 From Prison to Prime Minister
Genesis 42:1-38 Power of a Guilty Conscience
Genesis 43:1-34 The Disciplines of Life
Genesis 44:1 - 45:15 Consternation, Mediation, Reconciliation
Genesis 45:16 - 46:34 Satisfied by the God of Isaac
Genesis 47:1-31 The Grandeur of God’s Warrior
Genesis 48:1-22 Jacob Blessing Joseph’s Sons
Genesis 49:1-28 Jacob’s Last Words, part I
Genesis 49:13-33 Jacob’s Last Words, part II
Genesis 50:1-26 Joseph’s Last Words

“In the Beginning God”
The Study of Genesis
Lowell F. Johnson

January 2012 - These are well done in outline form and include added links from Gotquestions.org.

The Bible: An Introduction
In the Beginning God Genesis 1:1
The Days of Creation Genesis 1:1-31
A Day of Rest Genesis 2:1-3
The Garden of Eden Genesis 2:4-17
Adam's Rib Genesis 2:18-25
The Invasion of Planet Earth Genesis 3:1-7
The Blame Game Genesis 3:8-19
Farewell to Paradise Genesis 3:20-24
Cain and Abel Genesis 4:1-16
Cain's Ungodly Line and Seth's Godly Line Genesis 4:16-5:20
Enoch Walked With God Genesis 5:21-24
The Days of Noah Genesis 6:1-8
Noah's Ark: A Picture of Salvation Genesis 6:9–7:24
But God Remembered Noah Genesis 8:1-22
Living Under the Rainbow Genesis 9:1-17
Noah's Sin and the Curse On Canaan Genesis 9:18-29
The Three Sons of Noah and Our Family Tree Genesis 10:1-32
The Tower of Babel: Why God Stopped the Building Program Genesis 10:8-10; 11:1-9

CLICK SERMONS ON GENESIS FOR THE FOLLOWING SERMONS

A braham: Taking the Step of Faith - Genesis 11:27–12:9
When Your Faith Goes South - Genesis 12:10-13:4
Living With Life’s Choices - Genesis 13:1-18
Magnanimous Abraham - Genesis 14:1-24
Reaffirming the Promise - Genesis 15:1-6
Abrahamic Covenant - Genesis 15:7-21
The Mistake of Trying to Help God Out - Genesis 16:1-16
The God of the Everlasting Covenant - Genesis 17:1-27
When God Came to Dinner - Genesis 18:1-15
Abraham : The Intercessor - Genesis 18:16-33
Lot : The Shameful Christian - Genesis 19:1-38
Revisiting Old Sins - Genesis 20:1-18
A Time to Weep and A Time to Laugh - Genesis 21:1-21
Abraham’s Defining Moment - Genesis 22:1-14

CLICK SERMONS ON GENESIS FOR THE FOLLOWING SERMONS

The Death of a Princess - Genesis 23:1-20
Finding a Bride for Isaac - Genesis 24:1-19, 22-28,57-67
Abraham: Gathered To His People - Genesis 25:5-10
The Birth of a Heel-Grabber - Genesis 25:19-26
What Would You Give in Exchange For Your Soul? - Genesis 25:27-34
Like Father Like Son - Genesis 26:1-33
A Shady Way to Get Your Blessing - Genesis 27:1-46
Jacob’s Ladder - Genesis 28:10-22
The Deceiver Deceived - Genesis 19:1-30
Birth Wars! - Genesis 29:31-30:24
The Case of the Speckled Sheep - Genesis 30:25-43
Jacob’s Separation From Laban - Genesis 31:1-55
Jacob’s Preparation to Meet Esau - Genesis 32:1-23
Wrestling With God - Genesis 32:22-32
Healing the Hurts of the Past - Genesis 32-33
Brutal Behavior - Genesis 34-36
Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother - Genesis 37:1-11
The Heartbreak of Shattered Dreams - Genesis 37:12-35
The Ugliest Chapter in the Bible - Genesis 38
The Lord was with Joseph - Genesis 37:36; 39:1-6
Fatal Attraction: The Test of Purity - Genesis 39:7-23
Godly Detours - Genesis 39:20-23; 40:1-15,23
Joseph: Remembered and Promoted - Genesis 41:1-8, 14-16, 25-33, 39-41
Resurrecting A Dead Conscience - Genesis 41:53-54,57; 42:1-8
Judah Grows Up - Genesis 43:1-10
Be Extra Nice to Folks - Genesis 43:11-14
Swimming In A Sea of Emotion - Genesis 43:15-34
Joseph’s Brothers’ Final Test - Genesis 44:1-34
I Am Joseph - Genesis 45:1-15
It Is Enough - Genesis 45:25-47:7
Joseph and Crisis Management - Genesis 47:13-26
Reflections of a Life - Genesis 48:1-22
Confronting the Problems of Sin - Genesis 49:1-12
God Meant It For Good! - Genesis 50:15-26

KEIL & DELITZSCH
Commentary on Genesis

See separate commentary by Franz Delitzsch above

James Rosscup writes that "This is the best older, overall treatment of a critical nature on the Old Testament Hebrew text verse by verse and is a good standard work to buy. The student can buy parts or the whole of this series. Sometimes it is evangelical, at other times liberal ideas enter." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

C H Spurgeon -- "A work for the learned. It has received the highest commendations from competent scholars. But it is somewhat dull and formal." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

ANDREW JUKES
TYPES IN GENESIS

Cyril Barber - this work concentrates on the spiritual significance of the lives of those mentioned by Moses in his first book.

THE WORK AND REST OF GOD
Chapters 1, 2

I. The Work of God and all the topics below
II. The First Day
III. The Second Day
IV. The Third Day
V. The Fourth Day
VI. The Fifth Day
VII. The Sixth Day
VIII. The Seventh Day

PART 1
ADAM, OR HUMAN NATURE
Chapter 3

I. Adam, or Man and all topics below
II. Man's Way
III. The Fruit of Man's Way
IV. The Remedy for Man

PART 2
CAIN AND ABEL, OR THE CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MIND
Chapters 4, 5

I. Cain and Abel, or the First and Second Birth
II. The Carnal and the Spiritual (re "carnal" see cautions on commentary notes of 1 Cor 3:1ff)
III. Their Lives

PART 3
NOAH, OR REGENERATION
Chapters 6 - 11

I. Noah on the Ground of the Old Man and topics below
II. Noah in the Waters
III. Noah on the Earth beyond the Flood
IV. Noah's Sons
V. Noah's Failure

PART 4
ABRAHAM, OR THE SPIRIT OF FAITH
Chapters 12 - 20

I. Abram's Separation from his Country and his Father's House and topics below
II. Abram's Separation from Lot
III. Abram's Conflicts to Deliver Lot
IV. Abram's Trials through the Word of God and Prayer
V. Abram's Efforts to be fruitful by Hagar
VI. The true Way for Abram to be fruitful
VII. The End of Lot
VIII. Abraham in the Philistines' Land

PART 5
ISAAC, OR THE SPIRIT OF SONSHIP
Chapters 21 - 26

I. The Birth of Isaac, and its Results and topics below
II. The Offering up of Isaac
III. Sarah's Death, and Isaac's Union with Rebekah
IV. Keturah, and Isaac at Lahai-roi
V. The Trials of Isaac respecting Seed
VI. Isaac's Two-fold Seed, the Elder and the Younger
VII. Isaac in the Philistines' Land

PART 6
JACOB, OR THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE
Chapters 27 - 36

I. Jacob's Carnal Means to gain God's Ends and topics below
II. The Motives to Service, and Encouragements by the Way
III. The Service for Wives and Flocks
IV. The Departure from Laban
V. The Journey to Canaan, and Change of Name
VI. The Sojourn in Succoth, and Dinah's Fall
VII. The Return to Bethel
VIII. The Seeds of Jacob and Esau

PART 7
JOSEPH, OR SUFFERING AND GLORY
Chapters 37 - 50

I. Joseph's Dreams, and Suffering from his Brethren and topics below
II. Judah's History
III. Joseph in Potiphar's House
IV. Joseph in Prison
V. Joseph exalted over all Egypt

JOHN KITTO
Daily Bible Illustrations
Genesis

Published in 1854

C H Spurgeon writes that this work is "not exactly a commentary, but what marvelous expositions you have there! You have reading more interesting than any novel that was ever written, and as instructive as the heaviest theology. The matter is quite attractive and fascinating, and yet so weighty, that the man who shall study those eight volumes thoroughly (Volume 1 = Genesis), will not fail to read his Bible intelligently and with growing interest." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

JOHN KITTO
The Pictorial Bible
Genesis

Published in 1854

C H Spurgeon writes that The Pictorial Bible is "A work of art as well as learning" adding that if one "cannot visit the Holy Land, it is well for you that there is a work like the Pictorial Bible, in which the notes of the most observant travelers are arranged under the texts which they illustrate. For the geography, zoology, botany, and manners and customs of Palestine, this will be your counselor and guide." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle) This resource is in one sense somewhat antiquated, but in another sense is timeless with well numerous done illustrations that make the text spring off the page when you read words like "balm of Gilead (pix)". It's pages beckon the reader to tarry a moment and peruse the interesting comments on subjects that might otherwise be quite foreign to readers of a western culture and mindset.

LANGE'S COMMENTARY
Book of Genesis

Rosscup notes that "The treatments of books within this evangelical set vary in importance. Generally, one finds a wealth of detailed commentary, background, and some critical and exegetical notes. Often, however, there is much excess verbiage that does not help particularly. On the other hand, it usually has something to assist the expositor on problems and is a good general set for pastors and serious lay people though it is old." (Ibid)

H C LEUPOLD
Exposition of Genesis
1942

James Rosscup notes that "In this very thorough, monumental work on Genesis, the author is conservative and uses the original Hebrew constantly. He considers carefully most major truths of the book and uses the grammatical-historical method. This is one of the most valuable works to have on Genesis. It came out originally in 1942." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

What the Bible teaches – Much detail, and loyal to the high view of Scripture. Some very good insights.

Rosscup rates Leupold's commentary as the fifth best detailed exegetical commentary of all time on the book of Genesis. Be aware that Leupold is amillennial.

JOHN MACARTHUR
Sermons on Genesis

Conservative, Evangelical, Millennial. The first set of links include blogs and articles, some by other individuals at Grace to you.

Sermons Are Listed Below

J VERNON MCGEE
Thru the Bible Commentary
Mp3's on Genesis

C H MACKINTOSH
Devotional Commentary
on Genesis

Mackintosh, a Plymouth Brethren, was a gifted teacher and writer. D L Moody said that "it was C. H. Mackintosh who had the greatest influence" upon his learning of the Word of God. One of his most respected works was Notes on the Pentateuch. Further biographical Note - Another format - Genesis 1-15 ; Genesis 16-50

James Rosscup has a relevant note on Mackintosh's work on the Pentateuch writing that "This is a one-volume edition of an old evangelical devotional work (Genesis to Deuteronomy, Notes on the Pentateuch). It has some value at times, especially for lay readers, yet is not to the point as much with pertinent material as W. H. Griffith-Thomas on the Pentateuch (also old) and John Sailhamer’s recent introductory survey." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

F B MEYER
Devotionals on Genesis

F. B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary

DEVOTIONALS

Our Daily Homily = ODH
Our Daily Walk = ODW
Plus other devotional writings by F B Meyer related to Genesis

Abraham: The Obedience of Faith - click for all chapters below on one file

THE HOLE OF THE PIT
Genesis 12:1-2 THE DIVINE SUMMONS
Hebrews 11:8 "HE OBEYED"
Genesis 12:4-9 THE FIRST OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS
Genesis 12:10 GONE DOWN INTO EGYPT
Genesis 13:9 SEPARATED FROM LOT
Genesis 13:9 THE TWO PATHS
Genesis 14:9 REFRESHMENT BETWEEN THE BATTLES
Genesis 14, Hebrews 7:1 MELCHIZEDEK
Genesis 15, Romans 4:20 THE FIRMNESS OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH
Genesis 15, Habakkuk 2:3, Lam 3:26, Ro 8:25 WATCHING WITH GOD
Genesis 16:1 HAGAR, THE SLAVE GIRL
Genesis 17:1 "BE THOU PERFECT!"
Genesis 17:2 THE SIGN OF THE COVENANT
Genesis 18:1 THE DIVINE GUEST
Genesis 18:22-23 PLEADING FOR SODOM
Genesis 19 ANGEL WORK IN A BAD TOWN
Genesis 20:9 A BIT OF THE OLD NATURE
Genesis 21:10 HAGAR AND ISHMAEL CAST OUT
Genesis 21:33-34 A QUIET RESTING PLACE
Genesis 22:2 THE GREATEST TRIAL OF ALL
Genesis 23:4, 19 MACHPELAH, AND ITS FIRST TENANT
Genesis 24:58 THE SOUL'S ANSWER TO THE DIVINE SUMMONS
Genesis 25:8 GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE

Israel: A Prince with God The Story of Jacob Retold

Joseph: Beloved, Hated, Exalted

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
Sermons on Genesis

James Rosscup writes that "This evangelical work is both homiletical and expository and is often very good homiletically but weaker otherwise. Helpful in discussing Bible characters, it is weak in prophecy at times because of allegorization. It is not really as valuable today as many other sets for the serious Bible student. The expositions are in the form of sermons.." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

Click on respective chapter in table below for the specific sermon

Genesis 1:26-2:3 The Vision of Creation
Genesis 3:1-15 How Sin Came In
Genesis 3:24 Eden Lost and Restored
Genesis 4:3-16 The Growth and Power of Sin
Genesis 4:7 What Crouches at the Door
Genesis 5:22; Genesis 17:1 With, Before, After
Genesis 5:24 The Course and Crown of a Devout Life
Genesis 6:9-22 The Saint Among Sinners
Genesis 8:1-22 Clear Shining after Rain
Genesis 9:8-17 The Sign for Man and the Remembrancer for God
Genesis 12:1-9 An Example of Faith
Genesis 12:5 Abram and the Life of Faith
Genesis 12:6, 7 Coming In
Genesis 12:6, 7 The Man of Faith
Genesis 12:8 Life in Canaan
Genesis 13:1-13 The Importance of a Choice
Genesis 14:13 Abram the Hebrew
Genesis 15:5-18 God’s Covenant with Abram
Genesis 15:1 The Word that Scatters Fear
Genesis 15:6 Faith and Righteousness
Genesis 17:1-9 Waiting Faith Rewarded and Strengthened by New Revelations
Genesis 17:18 A Petulant Wish
Genesis 18:l6-33 Because of His Importunity
Genesis 19:15-26 The Intercourse of God and His Friend The Swift Destroyer
Genesis 22:1-14 Faith Tested and Crowned
Genesis 22:14 The Crowning Test and Triumph of Faith: Jehovah-Jireh
Genesis 24:27 Guidance in the Way
Genesis 25:8 The Death of Abraham
Genesis 25:27-34 A Bad Bargain
Genesis 25:34 Pottage versus Birthright
Genesis 26:12-25 The First Apostle of Peace at Any Price
Genesis 28:10-22 The Heavenly Pathway and the Earthly Heart
Genesis 32:1, 2 Mahanaim: the Two Camps
Genesis 32:9-12 The Twofold Wrestle—God’s with Jacob and Jacob’s with God
Genesis 35:1 A Forgotten Vow
Genesis 37:1-11 The Trials and Visions of Devout Youth
Genesis 37:23-36 Man’s Passions and God’s Purpose
Genesis 40:1-15 Goodness in a Dungeon
Genesis 41:38-48 Joseph, the Prime Minister
Genesis 45:1-15 Recognition and Reconciliation
Genesis 47:1-12 Joseph, the Pardoner and Preserver Growth by Transplanting
Genesis 47:9; Genesis 48:15, 16 Two Retrospects of One Life
Genesis 49:23, 24 The Hands of the Mighty God of Jacob
Genesis 49:24 The Shepherd, the Stone of Israel
Genesis 50:14-26 A Calm Evening, Promising a Bright Morning
Genesis 50:25 Joseph’s Faith
Genesis 50:26 A Coffin in Egypt

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
ON GENESIS
Conservative, Evangelical

BIBLE CARDS - Heidelberg Picture Cards, 1901

Genesis - Color picture on one side and questions on the opposite side.

BEST COMMENTARIES

All three of above agree on the top two commentaries...

JOURNAL ARTICLES
RELATED TO GENESIS

Click here for individual articles - Here is the link to source the journals on Galaxie.

Genesis 1 - Hummel, Charles E. “Interpreting Genesis One,” Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation
Genesis 1 Green, William. "Primeval Chronology" Bibliotheca Sacra 47 (1890) 285-303.
Genesis 1 Wilcox, David L. "A Taxonomy of Creation," Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation 38.4 (Dec. 1986) 244-50.
Genesis 1 Middleton, J. Richard. "The Liberating Image? Interpreting the Imago Dei in Context," Christian Scholars Review 24.1 (1994) 8-25.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a - Sailhamer, John. "Exegetical Notes: Genesis 1:1-2:4a," Trinity Journal 5.1 (1984)
Genesis 1:1-3 - Rooker, Mark F. "Genesis 1:1-3: Creation or Re-Creation? Pt 1 Bib Sac 149 (Part 2)
Genesis 1 Rooker, Mark F. “Genesis 1:1-3: Creation or Re-creation,” Part 1,” Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992) 316-23.
Genesis 1 Rooker, Mark F. “Genesis 1:1-3: Creation or Re-creation,” Part II,” Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992) 411-27.
Genesis 1 Ouro, Roberto. “The Earth of Genesis 1:2: Abiotic or Chaotic: Part 1,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 36 (1998) 259-76.
Genesis 1 Ouro, Roberto. “The Earth of Genesis 1:2: Abiotic or Chaotic: Part II,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 37 (1999) 39-54.
Genesis 1 Ouro, Roberto. “The Earth of Genesis 1:2: Abiotic or Chaotic: Part III,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 38 (2000) 59-67.
Genesis 1 Hasel, G. F. “The Significance of the Cosmology in Gen 1 in Relation to Ancient near Eastern Parallels,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 10 (1972) 1-20.
Genesis 1 Hummel, Charles E. “Interpreting Genesis One,” Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation 38.3 (1986) 175-85.
Genesis 1 Hyers, M. Conrad. “The Narrative Form of Genesis 1: Cosmongonic Yes: Scientific No,” Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation 36.4 (1984) 208-15.
Genesis 1 Phillips, Perry G. "Are the Days of Genesis Longer than 24 Hours? The Bible Says, 'Yes!'" IBRI Research Report #40 (1991).
Genesis 1 Phillips, Perry G. "The Thrice-Supported Big Bang," Perspectives in Science and Christian Faith 57.2 (June 2005) 82-96
Genesis 1-2 Sailhamer, John. “Exegetical Notes: Genesis 1:1-2:4a,” Trinity Journal 5.1 (1984) 73-82.
Genesis 1-2 Young, E. J. “The Days of Genesis,” Westminster Theological Journal 25 (1962-63) 1-34.
Genesis 1-2 Young, E. J. "The Days of Genesis (Pt. 2)," Westminster Theological Journal 25 (1962-63) 143-71.
Genesis 1-2 Phillips, Perry G. "Did Animals Die before the Fall?" Perspectives in Science and Christian Faith 58.2 (June 2006) 146-47.
Genesis 1:7 - Seely, Paul H. "The Firmament and the Water Above" WTJ 5
Genesis 1-3 Merrill, Eugene H. “Covenant and the Kingdom: Genesis 1-3 as Foundation for Biblical Theology,” Criswell Theological Review 1.2 (1987) 295-308.
Genesis 1-3 - Davidson, Richard Theology of Sexuality in the Beginning Ge 1-2 & Genesis 3
Genesis 1-3 - Merrill, Eugene H. "Covenant and the Kingdom: Genesis 1-3 as Foundation for Biblical Theology," Criswell Theological Review 1.2
Genesis 1:27 - Feinberg, Charles Lee. "The Image of God," Bibliotheca Sacra 129
Genesis 1:1-2:3, 4-25 - Futato, Mark D. “Because It Had Not Rained: A Study WTJ 60.1 - Part 1
Genesis 1:1-2:3, 4-25 - Futato, Mark D. “Because It Had Not Rained: A Study WTJ 60.1 - Part 2
Genesis 1 Seely, Paul H. “The Geographical Meaning of ‘Earth’ and ‘Seas’ in Genesis 1:10,” Westminster Theological Journal 59 (1997) 231-55.
Genesis 1-3 Stitzinger, Michael F. "Genesis 1-3 and the Male/Female Role Relationship." Grace Theological Journal 2.1 (1981) 23-44.
Genesis 1-3 Munday, John C. M. "Creature Mortality: From Creation Or the Fall?," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society35.1 (March 1992) 51-68.
Genesis 1 Waltke, Bruce K. "The Creation Account in Genesis 1.1-3: Part I: Introduction to Biblical Cosmogony" Bibliotheca Sacra 132 (Jan.-Mar. 1975) 25-36.
Genesis 1 Waltke, Bruce K. “The Creation Account in Genesis 1.1-3: Part IV: The Theology of Genesis One,” Bibliotheca Sacra 132 (Jan.-Mar. 1975) 327-42.
Genesis 1 Waltke, Bruce K. “The Creation Account in Gen 1:1-3. Part V: The Theology of Genesis 1,” Bibliotheca Sacra 133 (1976)
Genesis 1 Craig, William L. "Philosophical and Scientific Pointers to Creatio ex Nihilo," Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation 32.1 (March, 1980) 5-13. (31 pages, Adv)
Genesis 1 Dana, James D. “Creation, or Biblical Cosmogony in the Light of Modern Science,” Bibliotheca Sacra 42 (1885) 201-24.
Genesis 1-2 Davidson, Richard M. “The Theology of Sexuality in the Beginning: Genesis 1-2,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 26.1 (1988)
Genesis 2 Kline, Meredith G. “Because It Had Not Rained” Westminster Theological Journal 20 (1958) 146-57.
Genesis 2 Ansell, Nicholas John. "The Call of Wisdom /The Voice of the Serpent: A Canonical Approach to the Tree of Knowledge," Christian Scholars Review 31.1 (2001) 31-57.
Genesis 3 Busenitz, Irvin A. “Woman’s Desire for Man: Genesis 3:16 Reconsidered,” Grace Theological Journal 7.2 (1986) 203-12.
Genesis 2 Collins, Jack. “Discourse Analysis and the Interpretation of Gen. 2:4-7,” Westminster Theological Journal 61 (1999) 149-79.
Genesis 2 Seely, Paul H. “The Firmament and the Water Above," Westminster Theological Journal 63.1 (1991) 227-40.
Genesis 3 Davidson, Richard M.. “The Theology of Sexuality in the Beginning: Genesis 1-2,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 26.1 (1988) 5-24.
Genesis 2 Futato, Mark D. “Because It Had Not Rained: A Study of Gen. 2:5-7 with Implications for Gen. 2:4-25 and Gen 1:1-2:3,” Westminster Theological Journal 60.1 (1998) 1-21.
Genesis 2 Watson, P. “The Tree of Life,” Restoration Quarterly 23 (1980)
Genesis 2-3 Stefanovic, Zdravko. “The Great Reversal: Thematic Links between Genesis 2 and 3,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 32.1-2 (1994) 47-56.
Genesis 3 Townsend, P. Wayne. “Eve’s Answer to the Serpent: An Alternative Paradigm for Sin and Some Implications for Theology,” Calvin Theological Journal 33 (1998) 399-420.
Genesis 3 Woudstra, M. H. “Recent Translations of Genesis 3:15,” Calvin Theological Journal 6 (1971) 194-203.
Genesis 3 Foh, Susan T. "What Is the Woman's Desire?" Westminster Theological Journal 37 (1974/75) 376-83.
Genesis 3:15 Spencer, Dante - Protoevangelium of Genesis 3:15
Genesis 3:15 The Skull Crushing Seed of the Woman: Inner-Biblical Interpretation of Genesis 3:15 James Hamilton
Genesis 3:16 Busenitz, Irvin A. “Woman’s Desire for Man: Ge 3:16 Reconsidered Grace Theological Journal 7.2
Genesis 3:16 - Foh, Susan T. "What is the Woman's Desire?" WTJ 37 (1974/75) 376-83.
Genesis 4 Waltke, Bruce K. “Cain and His Offering,” Westminster Theological Journal 48 (1986) 363-72.
Genesis 5 Cole, Timothy J. "Enoch, a Man Who Walked with God " Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (July-Sept. 1991) 288-97.
Genesis 5,11 Hasel, G. F. “The Genealogies of Gen 5 and 11 and Their Alleged Babylonian Background,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 16 (1978) 361-74.
Genesis 5:22 - Cole, Timothy J. "Enoch, a Man Who Walked with God" BibSac 148
Genesis 6 Newman, Robert C. "The Ancient Exegesis Of Genesis 6:2, 4." Grace Theological Journal 5,1 (1984) 13-36.
Genesis 6:2, 4 - Newman, Robert. "The Ancient Exegesis of Genesis 6:2, 4 Grace Theo J
Genesis 9 Ross, Allen P. “Studies in the Book of Genesis. Part I: The Curse of Canaan,” Bibliotheca Sacra 137 (1980) 223-40.
Genesis 9:25 - Ross, Allen P. "Studies in the Book of Genesis. Part 1: The Curse of Canaan. Bib Sac 137 (1980) 223-40.
Genesis 10 - Ross, Allen P. “The Table of Nations in Genesis 10—Its Content: Part 3 Studies in the Book of Genesis,” Bib Sac 138 (1980) 22-34.
Genesis 10 Ross, Allen P. “The Table of Nations in Genesis 10—Its Content: Part 3 Studies in the Book of Genesis,” Bibliotheca Sacra 138 (1980)
Genesis 11 Estes, Daniel J. “Looking for Abraham’s City,” Bibliotheca Sacra 147 (1990) 399-413.
Genesis 11 Seely, Paul H. "The Date of the Tower of Babel and Some Theological Implications," Westminster Theological Journal 63.1 (2001) 15-38.
Genesis 11 Ross, Allen P. “The Dispersion of the Nations in Gen 11:1-9” Bibliotheca Sacra 138 (1981) 119-38.
Genesis 11 - Seely, Paul H. “The Date f he Tower of Babel and Some Theo Implications,” WTJ
Genesis 11:1-9 - Ross, Allen P. “The Dispersion of the Nations in Gen 11:1-9” Bib Sacra 138 (1981) 119-38.
Genesis 12 Rotenberry, Paul. “Blessing in the Old Testament, a Study of Gen. 12:3,” Restoration Quarterly 2.1 (1958) 32-36.
Genesis 12:3 - Rotenberry, Paul. "Blessing in the Old Testament, a Study of Gen. 12:3 Restoration Quarterly
Genesis 12ff Wiseman, Donald J. "Abraham in History and Tradition: Part I" Bibliotheca Sacra 134 (April-June 1977) 123-30.
Genesis 12ff Wiseman, Donald J. "Abraham in History and Tradition: Part II" Bibliotheca Sacra 135 (July-Sept. 1977) 228-37.
Genesis 12, 15 Kaiser, W. C. “The Promised Land: A Biblical-Historical View,” Bibliotheca Sacra 138 (1981) 302-12.
Genesis 17 Ronning, John. "The Naming Of Isaac: The Role Of The Wife/Sister Episodes in the Redaction of Genesis." Westminster Theological Journal 53 (1991) 1-27.
Genesis 22 - Lawlor, John I. "The Test of Abraham Genesis 22:1-19" Grace Theo J 1.1
Genesis 22 - Marrs, Rick R. "Sacrificing our Future (Genesis 22)," Restoration Quarterly
Genesis 22 Bergen, Robert D. “The Role of Genesis 22:1-19 in the Abraham Cycle: A Computer-Assisted Textual Interpretation,” Criswell Theological Review 4.2 (1990) 313-26.
Genesis 28 Ross, Allen P. “Jacob’s Vision: The Founding of Bethel,” Bibliotheca Sacra 142 (1985) 224-37.
Genesis 28:19 - Ross, Allen P. "Jacob's Vision: The Founding of Bethel. Bib Sacra 142 (1985) 224-37.
Genesis 29-30 Zimmerman, Charles L. “The Chronology and Birth of Jacob’s Children by Lean and her Handmaid,” Grace Journal 13.1 (Winter 1972)
Genesis 32 - Ross, Allen P. "Jacob at the Jabbok, Israel at Peniel Bib Sacra 142 (1985) 338-54.
Genesis 32 Ross, Allen P. “Jacob at the Jabook, Israel at Peniel,” Bibliotheca Sacra 142 (1985) 338-54.
Genesis 32 Wessner, Mark D. “Toward a Literary Understanding of ‘Face to Face’ in Genesis 32:23-32,” Restoration Quarterly 42.3 (2000) 169-77. p. 1028
Genesis 32 McKenzie, S. “’You Have Prevailed’: The Function of Jacob’s Encounter at Peniel in the Jacob Cycle,” Restoration Quarterly 23 (1980) 225-31.
Genesis 22 Lawlor, John I. "The Test Of Abraham Genesis 22:1-19," Grace Theological Journal 1.1 (1980) 19-35.
Genesis 22 Marrs, Rick R. “Sacrificing our Future (Genesis 22),” Restoration Quarterly 27.3 (1984) 129-42.
Genesis 38 Warning, Wilfried. “Terminological Patterns and Genesis 38,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 38 (2000) 293-305.
Genesis 38 - Mathewson, S. D. "An Exegetical Study of Gen 38," Bibliotheca Sacra 146
Genesis 38 - Curtis, Edward M. "Genesis 38: Its Context(s) and Function," Criswell Theological Review 5.2 (1991) 247-57.
Genesis 38 Curtis, Edward M. “Genesis 38: Its Context(s) and Function,” Criswell Theological Review 5.2 (1991) 247-57.
Genesis 38 Mathewson, S. D. “An Exegetical Study of Gen. 38,” Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989) 373-92.
Genesis 39-50 Ailing, Charles. "Joseph in Egypt: First of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 15.1 (2002) 21-23.
Genesis 39-50________. "Joseph in Egypt: Second of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 15.2 (2002) 35-38.
Genesis 39-50________. "Joseph in Egypt: Third of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 15.4 (2002) 99-101.
Genesis 39-50________. "Joseph in Egypt: Fourth of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 16.1 (2003) 10-13.
Genesis 39-50________. "Joseph in Egypt: Fifth of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 15.1 (2002) 21-23.
Genesis 39-50________. "Joseph in Egypt: Sixth of Six Parts" Bible and Spade 16.3 (2003) 89-91.
Genesis 46 McKenzie, J. L. “Jacob’s Blessing on Pharaoh: An Interpretation of Genesis 46:31-47:26,” Westminster Theological Journal 45 (1983) 386-99.

KENNETH BOA

Genesis Overview - Mp3

CHRISTIAN ANSWERS - Apologetics

DAVID COOPER

Chart overview of Book of Genesis

GOSPEL COALITION - Genesis Resources

Genesis Messages - mostly Mp3

ESV CHARTS AND MAPS

HOLMAN PUBLISHING - STUDY BIBLE NOTES

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - Well done, conservative notes. This resource can be borrowed.

NETBIBLE.ORG

NET Study Bible- Excellent resource, includes NET Bible notes

JOHN ANKERBERG, JOHN WELDON - and some other apologetic resources related to archaeology

Biblical Archaeology - Silencing the Critics - Pt 1 - short summary series
The archaeology of New Testament cities in western Asia Minor by Yamauchi, Edwin (borrow)
Archaeology and the Bible : an introductory study by Yamauchi, Edwin (borrow)
New Testament cities in western Asia Minor by Yamauchi, Edwin (borrow)
Persia and the Bible by Yamauchi, Edwin (borrow)
Rocks, relics, and Biblical reliability by Wilson, Clifford A (borrow)
Archaeology in Bible lands by Vos, Howard Frederic (borrow)
An introduction to Bible archaeology by Vos, Howard Frederic (borrow)
Beginnings in Bible archaeology by Vos, Howard Frederic (borrow)
Archaeology and Bible history by Free, Joseph and Vos, Howard Frederic (borrow)
Revelation and the Bible - 14 page article on page 301 by D. J. Wiseman, “Archeological Confirmations of the Old Testament” (borrow)
Biblical Archaeology - Silencing the Critics - Pt 3
Biblical Archaeology - Silencing the Critics - Pt 4
The Discovery of the Sin Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah Pt 1
The Discovery of the Sin Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah Pt 2

BIBLEGATEWAY DEVOTIONALS - multiple sources

Click link for list of multiple devotionals on Genesis (they are of variable quality) - here are a couple of samples

The Full Eight Seconds (Genesis 32:22–32)

Why would God regret his decision to create human beings? (Genesis 6:5–6)

Eve - Genesis 2-3 from All the Women of the Bible

ROBERT I. BRADSHAW

OSWALD CHAMBERS Devotionals on Genesis

MARK DEVER

Overview on Genesis - Mp3

HENRY GIRDLESTONE

Genesis: Its Authenticity and Authority Discussed. The First Eleven Chapters (1864)

L M GRANT

HENRY WILLIAM GREEN

The Unity of the Book of Genesis (1895) *.doc *.pdf *.html

SKIP HEITZIG - Genesis Notes - Includes Mp3, outlines, transcripts

Genesis Resources - Heitzig has a very engaging style

A M HODGKIN

Christ in All the Scriptures - in the Pentateuch

F B HOLE

Genesis - Commentary

INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH

List of links that have "Genesis" in the article. Below are some examples

Genesis: Real, Reliable, Historical

Does Genesis Matter to the Gospel?

Genesis and Climate Change

Is Genesis 1–11 Actual History?

Genesis Is History, Not Poetry: Exposing Hidden Assumptions about What Hebrew Poetry Is and Is Not

The Draining Floodwaters: Geologic Evidence Reflects the Genesis Text

The Flood of Noah and the Flood of Gilgamesh - Has a nice chart comparing 24 parameters - Interesting!

Preaching Genesis

Time and Creation

Men and Dinosaurs Coexisted

Dinosaurs and Dragon Legends

Evolutionists Can't Fill the Hexapod Gap

Archive of Back to Genesis Articles

JOB MARTIN - The Evolution of a Creationist - interesting book written so that a layman can understand

WALTER KAISER

The Promised Land: A Biblical-Historical View (Bibliotheca Sacra, 1981)

WOODROW KROLL - Devotionals on the Life of Abraham

Genesis 11:31 The First Step
Genesis 12:1-3 The Greatest Calling
Genesis 12:5 Obey All the Way
Genesis 12:8 Pledge Your Allegiance
Genesis 12:12-13 The Wrong Kind of Help
Genesis 13:1-2 Blessed Promises
Genesis 13:5-7 Someone is Watching
Genesis 13:8-9 I've Got Rights
Genesis 13:14-15 A Place Called Home
Genesis 14:14 The Lord's Army
Genesis 14:22-23 Making It God's Way
Genesis 15:1 Fear Not
Genesis 15:2-3 I Wonder
Genesis 15:13-14 We Win
Genesis 15:15-16 The Patience of God
Genesis 16:1-2 Running Ahead of God
Genesis 16:5-6 Who's in Charge?
Genesis 17:1 Complete in His Power
Genesis 17:3-6 Get Off the Merry-go-Round -
Genesis 17:17 A Rest for Your Faith
Genesis 17:10 Instant Obedience
Genesis 17:22-23 Angels Unaware
Genesis 18:17-19 Intimate Fellowship
Genesis 21:1-3 Joy to the World
Genesis 21:9-11 Truth or Consequences
Genesis 22:1-2 The Ultimate Sacrifice
Genesis 22:7-8 Divine Provision
Genesis 22:9-10 Making Sense
Genesis 22:18 Make My Life a Blessing
Genesis 22:12-13 Guarding the Golden Years
Genesis 25:8,11 Pass It On

CLARENCE LARKIN

Genesis 15:16 Map of the Land Promised by God to Abraham ("The Royal Grant to Abraham")

J VERNON MCGEE

Genesis Notes & Outline

JOHN MACARTHUR

Genesis Overview - same material as in the MacArthur Study Bible

BILL MCRAE

Genesis Overview - Mp3

EUGENE H. MERRILL

Ebla and Biblical Historical Inerrancy - BSAC 140:560 (Oct 1983)
Note: $50 annual or $5 monthly fee [click] required to view the entire article

MAPS & CHARTS

W G MOOREHEAD

Genesis Outline Studies

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

Genesis Outline

WILLIAM ORR

39 Keys to the OT - Genesis

MYER PEARLMAN

Genesis - Through the Bible Book by Book

RADIO BIBLE CLASS

Knowing God Through Genesis - Introductory 33 Page Booklet

JAMES E. ROSSCUP

OT Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: 1987-92

GARY SMITH

Genesis 1-11 - Structure and Purpose -pages 307-319 JETS 20, 1977

CHARLES SWINDOLL

Book of Genesis Overview - Insight for Living Ministries

TODAY IN THE WORD - Devotionals on entire book of Genesis

Genesis Devotionals - 75 pages of over 100 devotionals

Many of these devotionals begin with excellent illustrations. Here is an example from Genesis 1:14-25 -

Carl Linné, better known as Carolus Linnaeus, loved botany and spent a great deal of his time in medical school studying it. In 1735, he published Systema Naturae,a system for classifying living things by using two Latin names--for example, humanity is “homo sapiens.” This work continues to influence modern botanists, especially in their naming methods and use of hierarchical classification. Linnaeus was motivated by a belief in the orderliness of God’s world. He believed that creation would be like a fingerprint, revealing key aspects of the character of the Creator. In making a classification system, he was only discovering an order that was already there.

JAMES VAN DINE

Analysis of Genesis

PAUL VAN GORDER

OT Reflections of Christ in Genesis

J. STAFFORD WRIGHT

How Moses Compiled Genesis: A Suggestion

SERMONS, ARTICLES, DEVOTIONALS
BOOK OF GENESIS

SERMONCENTRAL

Preaching on Genesis, Messages on Genesis

MARK ADAMS - sermons Genesis

REDDIT ANDREWS - 26 page booklet

Sin and the Fall

FEFC WICHITA - MICHAEL ANDRUS, et al - audio and transcripts. Andrus' exposition is superlative and worth checking out!

Here is another source of Genesis sermons by Michael Andrus, et al

BILL BALDWIN - 74 sermons - somewhat of an outline format

Genesis Sermons - click here for links to following sermons (Samples - Ge 12 - Faith of Abram) (Ge 39 - Temptation of Joseph)
1st Introductory Sermon - "An Introduction to the Old Testament in Light of the New"
2nd Introductory Sermon - "The Book of Genesis in Context"
Genesis 1:1 - "The Beginning"
Genesis 1:2-13 - "The First Three Days"
Genesis 1:14-31 - "Man, the Glory of Creation
Genesis 2:1-3 - "The Glorious Rest"
Genesis 2:4-17 - "God, the Provider and Ruler
Genesis 2:18-25 - "The Perfect Marriage"
Genesis 3:1-7 - "The First Judgment"
Genesis 3:8-24 - "Curse and Exile"
Genesis 4:1-16 - "Cain and Abel"
Genesis 4:17-26 - "The City of Man and the Pilgrims of God"
Genesis 5 - "The Children of Adam" (outline)
Genesis 5 - "The Children of Adam" (written out)
Genesis 6:1-8 - "The Progress of Evil and a Hopeful Remnant"
Genesis 6:9-22 - "The Coming Judgment and the New Creation"
Genesis 7 - "The Waters of Judgment
Genesis 8:1-19 - "The New Creation"
Genesis 8:20-22 - "Noah's Sacrifice"
Genesis 9:1-7 (part 1) - "A Mixed Blessing"
Genesis 9:1-7 (part 2) - "A Provisional Peace"
Genesis 9:8-17 - "A Covenant of Common Grace"
Genesis 9:18 - 29 - "Salvation to the Ends of the Earth"
Genesis 10 - "The Seeds of History"
Genesis 11:1-9 - "Babylon Is Fallen!"
Genesis 11:10-26 - "Waiting for Jesus"
Genesis 11:27-32 - "The Need for Christ"
Genesis 12:1-9 - "The Faith of Abram" Faith of Abram
Genesis 12:10-20 - "The Faithfulness of God"
Genesis 13 - "The Promise Grows"
Genesis 14 - "Abram's Victory"
Genesis 15:1-6 - "Abram's Righteousness"
Genesis 15:7-21 - "The Terms of the Covenant"
Genesis 16 - "The Works of the Flesh"
Genesis 17 - "The Sign of the Covenant"
Genesis 18:1-15 - "The Birth Announcement"
Genesis 18:16-33 - "Abraham the Mediator"
Genesis 19:1-11 - "Not Even One"
Genesis 19:12-29 - "Judgment Day"
Genesis 19:30-38 - "Lot's Legacy"
Genesis 20 (Abraham and Abimelech) - "Abraham the Sinner, Christ the Savior"
Genesis 21:1-7 - "The Nativity of Isaac"
Genesis 21:8-21 - "Cast Out the Bondwoman!"
Genesis 21:22-34 - "Dwelling in the Promised Land"
Genesis 22:1-19 - "The Sacrifice of the Promised Seed"
Genesis 22:15-19 - "Abraham's Reward"
Genesis 22:20-24 - "The Preparation of the Bride"
Genesis 23 - "Possession in the Promised Land"
REVIEW - Genesis 1 - 23 - "The Big Picture"
Genesis 24 - "A Perfect Bride"
Genesis 25:1-18 - "The Death of Abraham and the Blessing of Isaac"
Genesis 25:19-28 - "Strength in Weakness"
Genesis 25:29-34 - "Esau Sells His Soul"
Genesis 26:1-11 - "The Sins and Blessings of the Father"
Genesis 26:12-22 - "The Treachery of the World and the Faithfulness of God"
Genesis 26:34 - 28:9 - "The Blessing of Jacob"
Genesis 28:10-22 - "The Stairway to Heaven"
Genesis 29:1-14 - "A Changed Man"
Genesis 29:15-29 - "Jacob Deceived"
Genesis 30:25-43 - "Jacob's Faith"
Genesis 31:1-21 - "Jacob's Gospel"
Genesis 31:22-42 (part 1) - "Jacob's Protector"
Genesis 31:22-42 (part 2) - "Jacob's Justification"
Genesis 31:43 - 32:2 - "The Two Worlds"
Genesis 32: 3-32 - "Jacob's Blessing"
Genesis 33 - "Jacob Returns the Blessing"
Genesis 34 - "The Battle over Dinah"
Genesis 35:1-8 - "Escape to Bethel"
Genesis 35:9-15 - "The Blessing of Jacob"
Genesis 35:16-20 - "The Road to Bethlehem"
Genesis 35:21-29 - "Israel's Defeats and Christ's Perfections"
Genesis 36:1 - 37:1 - "Esau's Greatness"
Genesis 37:2-36 - "The Plan of God"
Genesis 38 - "The Seed of Judah"
Genesis 39 - "The Temptation of Joseph"

CHRIS BENFIELD

JIM BOMKAMP

Genesis Sermons - Genesis 1- 50 - 27 messages

A B CANEDAY

The Language of God and Adam’s Genesis & Historicity in Paul’s Gospel

ALAN CARR

A Biblical View Of Human Life - Genesis 1:26-28
A Biblical Examination Of Same-Sex Marriage - Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:1-12
The Family According To God's Pattern - Genesis 2:15-25
A Firm Family Foundation - Genesis 2:18-25
A Marriage Made In Paradise - Genesis 2:18-25
The Lamb Is Promised - Genesis 3:1-21
God's Grace In The Fall - Genesis 3:1-24
The Way Of Cain - Genesis 4:1-13
Are The Days Of Noah Here Again? - Genesis 4:16-26
Lessons From An Ancient Graveyard - Genesis 5:1-5
A Good Exit Strategy - Genesis 5:21-24
The Achievements Of A Successful Father - Genesis 6:1-7
The Gospel In The Ship - Genesis 6:12-22
The Invitation To Committment - Genesis 7:1-16
God Put A Rainbow In The Clouds For Me - Genesis 9:12-17
The Call To A Life Of Faith - Genesis 11:27-12:3
Abram's Commitment To A Life Of Faith - Genesis 12:4-9
The Truth About The Path To Egypt - Genesis 12:10-20
The Truth About The Road Back To Canaan - Genesis 13:1-4
Abram's Trouble With Lot - Genesis 13:5-13
God's Promise To Abram Renewed - Genesis 13:14-18
Abram: A Man Of Integrity - Genesis 14:1-24
Abram's Word From God - Genesis 15:1-6
Moving Toward Maturity - Genesis 15:7-21
The God Who Sees - Genesis 16:1-14
That Trouble With Hagar - Genesis 16:1-16
The God Of The Everlasting Covenant - Genesis 17:1-27
The Three Sides Of A Man Named Abraham - Genesis 18:1-33
The Privileges Of The Godly Man - Genesis 18:17-19
God's Idea Of A Great Dad - Genesis 18:19
Remembering Lot's Wife - Genesis 19:1-26; Luke 17:32
Sin And The Saint Of God - Genesis 20:1-18
What Aileth Thee? - Genesis 21:9-21
The Case Of The Broken Hearted Mother - Genesis 21:9-21
How To Enjoy The Rest Areas Of Life - Genesis 21:33-34
Qualities Of Genuine Worship - Genesis 22:1-14
The Lamb On Mount Moriah - Genesis 22:1-14
On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender - Genesis 22:1-14
The Trial Of Faith - Genesis 22:1-14
The Setting Of Biblical Worship - Genesis 22:1-18
Standing Up From Before The Dead - Genesis 23:1-20
Wilt Thou Go With This Man? - Genesis 24:51-67
Abraham: Gathered To His People - Genesis 25:5-10
The Realities Of A Pilgrim's Life - Genesis 26:12-25
Gold From An Unlikely Mine - Genesis 30:22-24
Just A Little Talk With Jesus - Genesis 32:22-32
Getting Back To Bethel - Genesis 35:1-7
A Rose Among The Thorns - Genesis 37:1-11
God Has Something Special For You - Genesis 37:1-11
The Heartbreak Of A Shattered Dream - Genesis 37:12-35
The Lord Was With Joseph - Genesis 37:36; 39:1-6
I Must Be Dreaming - Genesis 37:1-36
The Man Who Kept His Character - Genesis 39:1-6
Winning Your Battle With Temptation - Genesis 39:1-23
The Power Of A Faithful Life - Genesis 39:7-23
How To Thrive In The Prisons Of Life - Genesis 39:20-23
The Prison Of His Promotions - Genesis 39:20-22; 41:14
Forgotten But Not Forsaken - Genesis 40:1-41:1
From The Prison To The Palace - Genesis 41:1-44
Joseph's Gentile Bride - Genesis 41:45-57
Joseph: The Savior Of The World - Genesis 41:41-54
Resurrecting A Dead Conscience - Genesis 41:54-42:8
Joseph: A Portrait Of The Glorified Christ - Genesis 41:39-57
Judah Grows Up - Genesis 43:1-10
Swimming In A Sea Of Emotion - Genesis 43:15-34
Gifts Fit For A King - Genesis 43:11-14
The Case Of The Missing Silver Cup - Genesis 44:1-34
I Am Joseph - Genesis 45:1-5
Lessons From The School Of Grace - Genesis 45:1-15
It Is Enough - Genesis 45:25-46:7
Joseph's Family Reunion - Genesis 46:28-47:12
The Death Of A Pilgrim - Genesis 47:27-31
Crisis Management - Genesis 47:13-26
Reflections Of A Life - Genesis 48:1-22
Confronting The Problem Of Sin - Genesis 49:1-12
The Judgment Seat Of Jacob - Genesis 49:1-12
God Meant it For Good - Genesis 50:15-26
A Coffin In Egypt - Genesis 50:22-26

RICH CATHERS - frequent illustrations

J LIGON DUNCAN III

STEVEN COLE

Genesis - Excellent Series of 94 Sermons on Genesis - Recommended

FRANK DECANIO

Analysis and Synthesis of Genesis - in depth analysis of Genesis

DON FORTNER

W A CRISWELL - sermons

MARK DEVER

ALFRED EDERSHEIM

Genesis - The World Before the Flood, and The History of the Patriarchs

DANIEL ESTES

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH - Greenville

Genesis Part 1 - Genesis 1-2 (195 pages)
Genesis Part 2 - Genesis 3-11 (261 pages)
Genesis Part 3 - Genesis 12-25 (267 pages)

ANDREW FULLER

Genesis 3:1-24 Three Expository Discourses on Genesis

JAMES GRAY

JAMES HAMILTON - 25 pages

The Skull Crushing Seed of the Woman: Inner-Biblical Interpretation of Genesis 3:15

DAVID HOLWICK - frequent use of illustrations

JODI HOOPER - Lessons for Kids

S. LEWIS JOHNSON

Genesis 66 Messages - former professor of OT at DTS

STEVE KRELOFF

Genesis Sermons - 126 studies Verse by Verse - Mp3 - well done

KEITH KRELL - 55 SERMONS - Check this resource - well done verse by verse exposition with numerous footnotes and practical applications

Genesis - Book of Beginnings - index with links to all 55 sermons

ILL LAWRENCE

LIFEWAY SERMONS

SCOTT LINDSAY

The host site changed links so that virtually every sermon was a dead link. You could try this page which is a Google search for the sermons

DAVID MALICK

TOMMY NELSON

Genesis MP3 Series -- Denton Bible Church Media - Excellent Exposition - This link a a little tricky as it is VERY SLOW! When you click "LOAD MORE SERMONS" be patient as it is very slow and eventually other messages will come up. Patience!!! It will be worth the wait!
Sermon 1: The Universe: Its Form and Forces
Sermon 2: The Waters Above
Sermon 3: The Fullness Thereof
Sermon 4: King of the Earth
Sermon 5: The Sabbath Day
Sermon 6: Genesis 2: The Willing Subject
Sermon 7: No Longer Two
Sermon 8: Paradise Lost
Sermon 9: A Banquet of Consequences
Sermon 10: Two Men, Two Paths
Sermon 11: The Way of Cain
Sermon 12: The First Hero
Sermon 13: When God’s Voice is Silent
Sermon 14: Noah: A Blueprint of a Faithful Man
Sermon 15: The Flood of Noah
Sermon 16: The Noahic Covenant
Sermon 17: Curse and Disperse: The Table of Nations
Sermon 18: The Heretic and the Whore
Sermon 19: Abraham: The Pivot in the Unfolding Plan
Sermon 20: The Abrahamic Covenant
Sermon 21: The Progression of a Patriarch
Sermon 22: Patriarchal Flop
Sermon 23: The “Eyes” Have It
Sermon 24: The Alters of Altars
Sermon 25: Trials, the Forge of Greatness
Sermon 26: Melchizedek: Type of a Forever Priest
Sermon 27: “Footsteps”
Sermon 28: “How to get to Heaven by The Father of the Faithful”
Sermon 29: God’s Covenant People
Sermon 30: The Perils of Patience
Sermon 31: The Genesis of Jesus or the God Who Hears
Sermon 32: El Shaddai
Sermon 33: Covenant Children
Sermon 34: It’s a Wonderful Life
Sermon 35: Dare to Draw Nearer
Sermon 36: “Fatal Attraction”
Sermon 37: “Pilgrim’s Regress”
Sermon 38: Isaac: Shadow of the Begotten
Sermon 39: Patriarchs and Philistines
Sermon 40: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Sermon 41: “Death be not proud”
Sermon 42: Made in Heaven
Sermon 43: The Sovereignty of God-The first Fundamental
Sermon 44: “Siren’s Song: The Tragedy of Esau”
Sermon 45: Extraordinary Principles from an Ordinary Man
Sermon 46: Responses to the Revealed Will
Sermon 47: The Presence
Sermon 48: Divine Discipline
Sermon 49: Of Maids and Mandrakes
Sermon 50: How to be a Believer in an Unbelieving World
Sermon 51: The Divine Protection or “Kings X”
Sermon 52: The Magnificent Defeat
Sermon 53: The Restoration of a Backslider
Sermon 54: “The road less traveled”
Sermon 55: The Father’s Glorious Firstborn: Then and Now
Sermon 56: The Black Sheep of the Chosen Line
Sermon 57: Joseph, the Faithful
Sermon 58: Clinging in the Dark
Sermon 59: Beautiful Savior, Lord of All Nations
Sermon 60: Hound of Heaven
Sermon 61: Love Divine-All Love Excelling
Sermon 62: Icebergs
Sermon 63: Flourishing in Famine: Clean Living in a Dirty World
Sermon 64: The People of God: A Family Portrait
Sermon 65: A Joyful View of a Grim Subject
Sermon 66: Providence: Beauty on the Black Keys
Sermon 67: A Coffin in Egypt

PASTORLIFE

The Challenge Away From Home - Genesis J. Mike Minnix
Setting The Scene - Genesis Denis Lyle
There's A New Day Dawning! Genesis 1 :1-5 David E. Owen
The Joy of Marriage Genesis 1:27 Calvin Wittman
What The Bible Says About Marriage Genesis 2:18 David E. Owen
How To Build The Right Marriage Genesis 2:18-24 Mark Adams
God's Plan For Marriage Genesis 2:18-24 Mark Adams
The Creation of the Home Genesis 2:18-25 J. Mike Minnix
The Foundations of Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Calvin Wittman
Marriage and Mates Genesis 2:21-24 Ernest L. Easley
Sex Ed 101 Genesis 2:24-25 James Merritt
The Lethal Lies of Lucifer Genesis 3:1-19 Ron Hale
Where Did Sin Come From? Genesis 3:1-8 Keith Fordham
The Feet of God Genesis 3:8 J. Mike Minnix
Don't Blame Society Genesis 3:9-13 Jack Auten
Walking With God Genesis 5:19-24 Alan Stewart
Walking With God (Outline) Genesis 5:24 Tom Hayes
The Storm and a Story of a Saving Faith Genesis 6:1-22 David E. Owen
The Faith of Noah Genesis 6:5-22 Mark Adams
A Story Of Folly, Favor, And Flood Genesis 6 :8 Donnie L. Martin
The Last Invitation Genesis 7:1-7 Johnny Hunt
Better Than A Silver Lining Genesis 9:12-17 J. Mike Minnix
Oops! Genesis 11 J. Mike Minnix
Ruin or Revival Genesis 11:1-9 J. Mike Minnix
Bible Character Series - Abraham Johnny L. Sanders
Famine in the Land of Promise Genesis 12 Johnny L. Sanders
Faith Enough to Follow Genesis 12:4 Donnie L. Martin
Trusting God's Word Genesis 12:4-9 Jared Moore
Sargent Abram Genesis 14 Terry Trivette
Is It Vain To Serve The Lord? Genesis 15 J. Mike Minnix
The First "Fear Not" Genesis 15:1 David E. Owen
Hagar's Labor And Delivery Genesis 16 David E. Owen
Looking in Three Directions Genesis 16:8 Paul E. Brown
Dad's That Make A Difference (Outline) Genesis 18:16-19 Billy E. Dickerson, Jr.
Man of Prayer Genesis 21 Johnny L. Sanders
When The Bottle Is Empty Genesis 21:9-21 Sammy Burgess
The Mastery of Stewardship Genesis 22:1-14 J. Mike Minnix
The Concept of Worship - The First Worship Service Genesis 22:1-14 David E. Owen
Something Is Missing Genesis 22:7 Alan Stewart
The Death of a Princess Genesis 23 Terry Trivette
Go Get The Bride Genesis 24 Sammy Burgess
Don't Play Games With God Genesis 27:1-45 Terry Trivette
From Obnoxious Kid to Loyal Slave Genesis 30 Johnny L. Sanders
Lessons from a Limper (Outline) Genesis 32:22-32 hDonald Cantrell
The Road to Renewal Genesis 35:1-15 David Cook
Rising Above The Circumstances Genesis 37:1-11 Denis Lyle
Dream Catchers Genesis 37:5 Alan Stewart
How To Set Boundaries Genesis 39 James Merritt
Yield Not To Temptatiojn Genesis 39:1-12 Denis Lyle
The Muddle of Misfortune Genesis 39:1-20 Blake Carroll
When Bad Things Happen To Good People Genesis 39:13-23 Denis Lyle
The Advantage of Adversity Genesis 40:1-23 Denis Lyle
From the Prison to the Palace Genesis 41 Denis Lyle
Better Not Bitter Genesis 43 Denis Lyle
Do Not Be Afraid! Genesis 46:1-3 J. Mike Minnix
Jacob, Jacob! Genesis 46:2 Franklin L. Kirksey
It Will Do When Your Are Dying Genesis 48 J. Mike Minnix
The Great Switch Genesis 48:1-19 Donald Cantrell
A Father's Blessing Genesis 48:15-16 Alan Stewart
Death - The Door into Eternity Genesis 49:29-33 Donald Cantrell

MATT POSTIFF

The Importance of Studying Genesis (doc, pdf)
Outline of Genesis (doc, pdf)
Genesis 5 and 11 Genealogies (Excel, pdf)
Genesis 1:1-2:25. The Creation Account (doc, pdf)
Genesis 3. The Fall (doc, pdf)
Genesis 4. Cain and Able (doc, pdf)
Genesis 5. Adam's Family (doc, pdf)
Genesis 6. Leading up to the Flood (doc, pdf)
Genesis 7, 8. The Flood (doc, pdf)
Genesis 9 Dispensation of Government (doc, pdf)
Genesis 10:1-11:9. Table of Nations and Tower of Babel (doc, pdf)
Genesis 11:27-12:20. Abrahamic Covenant (doc, pdf)
Genesis 13-15. History of Abraham Before Isaac (doc, pdf)
Genesis 16:1-18:15. Ishmael and Isaac (doc, pdf)
Genesis 18:16-19:38. Sodom and Gomorrah (doc, pdf)
Genesis 20-22. Abraham and Isaac (doc, pdf)
Genesis 23-24. Death of Sarah and Marriage of Isaac (doc, pdf)
Genesis 25-27. Jacob and Esau (doc, pdf)
Genesis 28-31. Jacob and Laban (doc, pdf)
Genesis 32-36. Jacob Returns to the Land of His Fathers (doc, pdf)
Genesis 37-41. Joseph (doc, pdf)
Genesis 42-45. Joseph and His Brothers (doc, pdf)
Genesis 46-50. Jacob and Joseph (doc, pdf)

PRECEPT LOUISIANA

Genesis - Helps for Inductive Bible Study (Precept Studies)

ROBERT RAYBURN

DON ROBINSON

ADRIAN ROGERS

MARK ROOKER

Genesis 6-8 The Genesis Flood - 18 page article

ROB SALVATO - many chapters do not have notes

RAYMOND SAXE

Genesis 5:24 Enoch: The Man Who Walked with God

JOHN SCHULTZ - Former missionary

Genesis Commentary - 214 pages

CHUCK SMITH

JAMES SMITH - CLICK HERE FOR THE TITLES BELOW - ALL ON ONE PAGE

Creation Genesis 1
The Creator's Sabbath Genesis 2
The Garden Of Eden Genesis 2:8-19
The First Marriage Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21-25
The Fall Of Man Genesis 3
Cain And Abel Genesis 4:1-16
Noah Saved From Wrath Genesis 6:7
The Altar And The Bow Genesis 8:20-21; Genesis 9:12-16
The Tower Of Babel Genesis 11:1-9
The Call Of Abraham Genesis 12:1-4
Abraham In Canaan Genesis 12:4-9
Abraham In Egypt Genesis 20:10-18; Genesis 13:1-4
Abraham The Separated One Genesis 13:5-18
Abraham The Man Of Faith Genesis 14:18-24
Abraham Encouraged Genesis 15:1-6
Abraham Walking Before God Genesis 17:1-5
Abraham Receiving And Serving Genesis 18:1-17
The History Of Lot Genesis 19
A Solemn Reflection Genesis 19:27-28
Hagar The Helpless Genesis 21:14-19
The Sacrifice Of Abraham Genesis 22:1-14
The Bridal Search Genesis 24
Rehoboth Victory Through Yielding Genesis 26:17-28
Jacob's Vision Genesis 28:10-22
The Mysterious Wrestler Genesis 32:24-31
The Call To Bethel Genesis 35:1-7
Joseph The Patient Sufferer Genesis 37
Joseph The Exalted Heart Searcher Genesis 42 - 44
Joseph The Revealed Kinsman Genesis 45
Joseph The Ruling Prince Genesis 47
Types Of Christians Genesis 49

R C SPROUL - Devotionals from his "Before the Face of God" series

351 Devotionals on Genesis

CLAUDE STAUFFER

RAY STEDMAN

RICHARD L. STRAUSS

TABLETALK - Ligonier Ministries

See 351 Devotionals on Genesis

Samples of Devotionals - These are just from Genesis 1 - God’s Decree And Creation, In the Beginning, God, God the Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, In the Beginning, The Trinity and Creation; God Creates the Universe; Our Purpose; Recalling Our Purpose; Recalling Our Purpose; Caring for Our House/ Creation Ordinances; And It Was So; And It Was So; Two Great Lights; The Days of Creation; Elohim; Elohim; In His Own Image; God’s Glory Through Man; The Nature of Man; Grace and Forgiveness; Grace and Forgiveness; Legal Force; The Purpose of Government; Have Dominion

PAUL TAYLOR - see sermons in table below

Genesis 1:1 True Story
Genesis 1-11 - World Made- The Beginning
Genesis 12-36 A Family Born- God's Heroes
Genesis 37-50 Family Born- Evil Overcome

JOE TEMPLE

DAVID THOMPSON - transcripts - over 100 messages on Genesis

Genesis 1:1-2
Genesis 1:3-5
Genesis 1:6-8
Genesis 1:9-13
Genesis 1:14-19
Genesis 1:20-23
Genesis 1:24-31
Genesis 2:1-3
Genesis 2:4-7
Genesis 2:8-17
Genesis 2:18-25
Genesis 3:1-6
Genesis 3:7-15
Genesis 3:16-24
Genesis 4:1-7
Genesis 4:8-15
Genesis 4:16-24
Genesis 4:25-5:17
Genesis 5:18-32
Genesis 6:1-8
Genesis 6:9-22
Genesis 7:1-24
Genesis 8:1-22
Genesis 9:1-17
Genesis 9:18-29
Genesis 10:1-32
Genesis 11:1-9
Genesis 11:10-32
Genesis 12:1-9
Genesis 12:10-20
Genesis 13:1-18
Genesis 14:1-34
Genesis 15:1-6
Genesis 15:7-21
Genesis 16:1-6
Genesis 16:7-16
Genesis 17:1-8
Genesis 17:9-14
Genesis 17:15-21
Genesis 17:22-18:15
Genesis 18:16-33
Genesis 19:1-13
Genesis 19:12-26
Genesis 19:27-38
Genesis 20:1-18
Genesis 21:1-11
Genesis 21:12-21
Genesis 21:22-34
Genesis 22:1-14
Genesis 22:15-24
Genesis 23:1-20
Genesis 24:1-9
Genesis 24:10-27
Genesis 24:28-56
Genesis 24:59-67
Genesis 24:1-67
Genesis 25:1-11
Genesis 25:12-26
Genesis 25:27-34
Genesis 26:1-16
Genesis 26:17-33
Genesis 26:34-27:46
Genesis 28:1-22
Genesis 29:1-29
Genesis 29:30–30:24
Genesis 30:25-43
Genesis 31:1-16
Genesis 31:17-55
Genesis 32:1-13a
Genesis 32:13-32
Genesis 33:1-20
Genesis 34:1-31
Genesis 35:1-9
Genesis 35:9-15
Genesis 35:16-28
Genesis 36:1-37:1
Genesis 37:2-11
Genesis 37:12-36
Genesis 38:1-30
Genesis 39:1-6
Genesis 39:6-20
Genesis 39:21-40:23
Genesis 41:1-40
Genesis 41:41-57
Genesis 42:1-38
Genesis 43:1-34
Genesis 44:1-34
Genesis 45:1-15
Genesis 45:16-28
Genesis 46:1-30
Genesis 46:31-47:12
Genesis 47:13-26
Genesis 47:27-31
Genesis 48:1-14
Genesis 48:15-22
Genesis 49:1-4
Genesis 49:5-7
Genesis 49:8-12
Genesis 49:13-28
Genesis 49:29-33
Genesis 50:1-4
Genesis 50:15-21
Genesis 50:22-26

GEOFF THOMAS - Sermons on Genesis

Genesis 1

Genesis 2

Genesis 3

Genesis 4

Genesis 5

Genesis 6

Genesis 7

Genesis 8

8:15-22 Noah came out and worshipped

Genesis 9

Genesis 10

10:8-12 The table of the Nations

Genesis 11

STEPHEN J WELLUM

Editorial: Debating the Historicity of Adam: Does it Matter?

COMMENTARIES ON
GENESIS

MAX ALDERMAN

Genesis 1-11:9 Notes, Alliterated Outline & Q&A - 52pp - Interesting

HENRY ALFORD

The Book of Genesis - Commentary

"The Book of Genesis and Part of the Book of Exodus is a thorough and excellent commentary on the first book of Moses, and the first twenty-five chapters of Exodus. A verse-by-verse examination of the Scripture, this volume by one of the 19th century’s best theologians is illuminating and comprehensive in its erudition of history, language, translation, and interpretation of Genesis and Exodus." (Logos.com)

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Genesis 1 Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges - click arrow to go to next chapter.

JOHN CUMMING

Genesis - Commentary (1854)

"This solid, fifty-chapter anthology of Cumming’s sermons on the book of Genesis provides an in-depth look into the first book of Moses, colored with Cumming’s astute commentary and perceptive insight." (Logos.com)

AUGUST DILMAN (1897)

"Dillmann’s methodical approach to Genesis is outstanding in its textual precision, and includes Hebrew and Greek translations of key passages." (Logos.com)

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

JOHN DUMMELOW - Genesis - Dummelow's Commentary - Brief Comments

S R DRIVER

The Book of Genesis with introduction and notes

Rosscup notes that "Driver was a careful scholar and aids the expositor in understanding the meanings of difficult phrases...(in his critique of Driver on Exodus Rosscup adds that he has) helpful comments on matters of historical background and word meanings. It helps on problems, though Driver was liberal." (Ibid)

CHARLES ELLICOTT'S COMMENTARY FOR ENGLISH READERS

EASY ENGLISH

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE

Genesis - Expositor's Bible Commentary (circa 1903) - Edited by William Robertson Nicoll

Warren Wiersbe one of the more esteemed modern evangelical commentators writes: If you can locate the six-volume edition of the Expositor’s Bible, buy it immediately! It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning.

Cyril J. Barber - This set, originally published in 1903, contains expositions by both conservative and liberal theologians. The most important works are by Dod (Genesis), Chadwick (Exodus and Mark), Kellogg (Leviticus), Blaikie (Joshua, I and II Samuel), Adeney (Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther), Maclaren (Psalms), Moule (Romans), Findlay (Galatians and Ephesians), Plummer (Pastoral Epistles and the Epistles of James and Jude), and Milligan (Revelation.)

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY - GENESIS

DUANE GARRETT

The Undead Hypothesis: Why the Documentary Hypothesis is the Frankenstein of Biblical Studies

GRACE NOTES

JAMES GRAY CONCISE COMMENTARY

WILLIAM H GREEN 1895

The Unity of the Book of Genesis - 601 pages (Html)

HENRY CHARLES GROVES

Genesis - Commentary on the Book of Genesis: (1861)
"One of the best expositions of Genesis in our language, if not the very best." - The Journal of Sacred Literature

THOMAS HAWKER

BARRY HORNER

Genesis 32:22-32 – Wrestling Jacob
Genesis 37-50 The Life of Joseph - 73 pages - Well Done

MEREDITH KLINE - OT Scholar - several articles including a Genesis Commentary

Genesis in The New Bible Commentary, 1970, pp. 79-114.
Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony” Perspectives on Science and the Christian Faith 48: 1 (Mar. 1996): 2-15. Simply Brilliant! Presentation of Framework Interpretation and Two-Register Cosmology
Genesis 15:6 - Abram’s Amen WTJ 31 (1968/69): 1-11 also here
Because It Had Not Rained WTJ 20 (1957/58): 146-157.
Genesis 6:1-4- Divine Kingship and Gen. 6:1-4” WTJ 24 (1961/62): 187-204.
Is the History of the Old Testament Accurate? in Can I Trust My Bible? Important Questions Often Asked about the Bible, with Some Answers by Eight Evangelical Scholars. Chicago: Moody Press, 1963, pp. 135-151. (PDF)
Genesis 17 - Oath and Ordeal Signs—I WTJ 27 (1964/65): 115-139. (PDF) “Oath and Ordeal Signs—II” WTJ 28 (1965/66): 1-37. (PDF)
Genesis 1 - Creation in the Image of the Glory-Spirit” WTJ 39 (1976/77): 250-272.
Genesis 1 - Investiture with the Image of God WTJ 40 (1977/78): 38-62.
Genesis 3:8 - Primal Parousia WTJ 40 (1977/78): 245-280.
Gospel until the Law: Rom 5:13-14 and the Old Covenant” JETS 34 (1991): 433-446. — Also (PDF)

PAUL E KRETZMANN

GARY KUKIS - Genesis Commentary

These Pdf files are very in depth studies including several Bible translations, word studies and comments.

Genesis 1	Genesis 2	Genesis 3	Genesis 4	Genesis 5	Genesis 6	Genesis 7	Genesis 8	Genesis 9	Genesis 10
Genesis 11	Genesis 12	Genesis 13	Genesis 14	Genesis 15	Genesis 16	Genesis 17	Genesis 18	Genesis 19	Genesis 20
Genesis 21	Genesis 22	Genesis 23	Genesis 24	Genesis 25	Genesis 26	Genesis 27	Genesis 28	Genesis 29	Genesis 30
Genesis 31	Genesis 32	Genesis 33	Genesis 34	Genesis 35	Genesis 36	Genesis 37	Genesis 38	Genesis 39	Genesis 40
Genesis 41	Genesis 42	Genesis 43	Genesis 44	Genesis 45	Genesis 46	Genesis 47	Genesis 48	Genesis 49	Genesis 50

HENRY LAW

TIMOTHY LIN, PHD

Genesis - Biblical Theology - Forward by Eugene Merrill - Interesting

KENNETH MAGNUSON

Genesis 1:27-28 Marriage, Procreation and Infertility: Reflections on Genesis

KENNETH A MATHEWS

Genesis 10 The Table of Nations: The “Also Peoples”

J G MURPHY

Genesis - A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Genesis, with a new translation (1867)

Rosscup comments on Murphy's style in his commentary on Exodus "This old evangelical work of 591 pp. has some value at times for pastors, but so many works are superior. Murphy gives only his own comments, and only now and then any special help. The old writing style slows reading and takes longer to get to a point. Comments often point in a good direction but brevity hampers." (Ibid)

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR

JAMES NISBET

A W PINK- see entire book - Gleanings in Genesis

ARTHUR PEAKE

MATTHEW POOLE

PLYMOUTH BRETHREN

Genesis - Numerous Commentaries, devotionals, etc - interesting resource

JOHN SKINNER (1910)

Genesis Commentary, A Critical and devotional - Caution! A liberal perspective

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY - portions of sermons from different preachers - not all verses have comments.

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

BOB UTLEY

DANIEL WHEDON

GENESIS
BY CHAPTER/VERSE

A Question for Atheists	J. B. Clark.	Genesis 1:1
A Revelation of God and of Nature	Pulpit Analyst	Genesis 1:1
Beginning is a Word Familiarly on Our Lips	J.F. Montgomery	Genesis 1:1
Chance Cannot Explain Order in Creation	Archbishop Tillotson.	Genesis 1:1
Chance not Creative		Genesis 1:1
Creation	C. P. Eden, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
Creation	A. Monod, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
Creation	A. H. Strong, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
Creation	J. Parker, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
Creation	James G. Murphy, LL. D.	Genesis 1:1
Creation	W. S. Smith, B. D.	Genesis 1:1
Creation a Comforting Thought		Genesis 1:1
Creation's Birth	J. S. Withington.	Genesis 1:1
Design	Wm. Adamson.	Genesis 1:1
Genesis of the Universe	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:1
God First	F. J. Falding, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
God the Author of All Things		Genesis 1:1
God the Maker of Heaven and Earth	T. T. Shore, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
Import of Faith in a Creator	Canon Liddon.	Genesis 1:1
Love in the Fact of Creation	Dean Alford.	Genesis 1:1
Man's Limited Knowledge of Nature	T. Carlyle.	Genesis 1:1
On Beginnings	J. E. Gibberd.	Genesis 1:1
On the Existence and Character of God	Preb. Row, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
Order no Proof of Evolution	W. M. Taylor, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
Pantheism	A. H. Strong, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
Seeking the True God	E. Stock.	Genesis 1:1
The Birth of the World Also the Birth of Time	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Christian Doctrine of Creation	D. Greig, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation	R. S. Candlish, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation	Stopford A. Brooke, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation	L. D. Bevan, LL. B.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation	D. C. Hughes, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation and Revelation of Life from God	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Creation as a Revelation of God	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Creative Laws and the Scripture Revelation	S. Kellogg, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Creator and His Work	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
The Creator and the Creation	J. Vaughan, M. A.	Genesis 1:1
The End of God in Creation	W. C. Wisner.	Genesis 1:1
The Folly of Atheism		Genesis 1:1
The Outline of Creation	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Theology of Creation	J. Parker, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The Word Earth as Used in Scripture	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:1
The Work of God and the Work of Man	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
The World According to its Various Forms	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:1
What We Learn Here About God	J. White.	Genesis 1:1
A True and Firm Foundation	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:1-5
An Emblem of Unrenewed Man		Genesis 1:2
Genesis of Order	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:2
On Looking Back to Original Condition	J. White.	Genesis 1:2
The Chaos	J. Matthews, M. A.	Genesis 1:2
The Chaos of the Earth Illustrated by the Chaotic Condition of the Moon	C. Williams.	Genesis 1:2
The Creation	T. M. Herbert, M. A.	Genesis 1:2
The Inability of Chaos Apart from God to Evolve Order	G. Wight.	Genesis 1:2
The Spirit of God Considered as the Chief Agent in the Work of the New Creation	J. Davies, B. D.	Genesis 1:2
The Teaching of Chaos	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:2
The Work of the Holy Spirit	J. B. Owen, M. A.	Genesis 1:2
Without Form and Void	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:2
All the Blessings of the Light	J. B. C. Murphy, B. A.	Genesis 1:3-4
Darkness Before Light	J. Vaughan, M. A.	Genesis 1:3-4
Genesis of Light	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light	Dean Law.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light and its Laws	J. C. Gray.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light and Life	W. S. Smith, B. D.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light and the Gospel Compared	J. Burns, D. D.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light, a Source of Life	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:3-4
Light, Natural and Spiritual	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Genesis 1:3-4
Night a Necessity	C. Williams.	Genesis 1:3-4
The Ceaseless Act of the Almighty	W. Burgess.	Genesis 1:3-4
The Creation of Light	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:3-4
The Creation of Light a Day's Work of God	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:3-4
The First Day	A. Jukes.	Genesis 1:3-4
The First Day of Creation	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Genesis 1:3-4
The Word of God	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:3-4
Lessons from the Night		Genesis 1:5
Light, Natural and Spiritual	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Genesis 1:5
The Evening and the Morning	L. W. Bacon.	Genesis 1:5
The First Day	The Preacher's Monthly	Genesis 1:5
The First Day	The Protoplast	Genesis 1:5
The Record of the First Day of Creation Reminds Us of the First Day of Human Life	The Protoplast	Genesis 1:5
A Type of Prayer and its Answer	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:6-8
Atmospherical Adjustments	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:6-8
Genesis of the Sky	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:6-8
Interesting Illustrations of Design in the Atmosphere	Brewer., Brewer., Brewer., Brewer.	Genesis 1:6-8
Reflections	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Atmosphere	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Atmosphere	G. C. Noyes, D. D.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Atmosphere	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Composition of the Atmosphere	Brewer.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Firmament	A. Fuller.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Influence of Sin Seen in its Deterioration	H. Bonar.	Genesis 1:6-8
The Second Day	A. Jukes.	Genesis 1:6-8
Uses of the Atmosphere	John Cobley.	Genesis 1:6-8
Distribution of Sea and Land	A. Fuller.	Genesis 1:9-10
Genesis of the Lands	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:9-10
The Sea and the Dry Land	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:9-10
The Third Day	A. Jukes.	Genesis 1:9-10
Various Uses of the Sea	Bib. Sacra.	Genesis 1:9-10
All Nature is Emblematic	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:11-13
An Inimitable Work	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:11-13
Genesis of the Plants	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:11-13
Lessons from Leaves, Flowers, and Grass	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:11-13
Plant Life	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:11-13
Reflections on the Vegetable Creation	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:11-13
Seed	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:11-13
The Beauty of the Grass		Genesis 1:11-13
The First Vegetable	The Protoplast	Genesis 1:11-13
The Grass	Homiletic Review	Genesis 1:11-13
The Growth of Plants	S. Turner.	Genesis 1:11-13
The Law of Food Production		Genesis 1:11-13
The Miracle of Reproduction	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:11-13
The Vegetable Creation	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:11-13
Vegetation	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:11-13
Genesis of the Luminaries	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:14-19
God Calling the Luminaries into Existence	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
God has Placed the Lights Above Us	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
God More Glorious than the Sun		Genesis 1:14-19
Lessons of the Firmament	J. B. Smith, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
Light	Professor Gaussen.	Genesis 1:14-19
Lights	T. M. Herbert, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
No Note of Time in the Dark	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:14-19
Reflections on the Sun	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Clock of the Universe	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Clock of Time	H. Macmillan, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Fourth Day	A. Jukes.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Fourth Day	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:14-19
The Great Time Keeper	H. Bushnell, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Heavenly Bodies	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Heavenly Bodies	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Heavenly Bodies Emblematic of the Spiritual	H. Bonar, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Heavenly Luminaries	J. P. Millar.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Luminaries	A. Fuller.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Moon, an Emblem of the Church	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Place and Use of Creatures are Assigned unto Them	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Stars and the Spiritual Life	H. Macmillan, D. D.	Genesis 1:14-19
The Sun	Bib. Sacra.	Genesis 1:14-19
Time	Bishop S. Wilberforce.	Genesis 1:14-19
Time Should be Valued	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:14-19
Birds	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
Fecundity of Fishes	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
Fish and Fowl	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:20-23
Genesis of the Animals	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:20-23
Insects	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
Reflections on the Insect Creation	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
Resemblances Between Fishes and Birds	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
Shoals of Animalculae		Genesis 1:20-23
Some of the Faculties and Organs of Fishes	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:20-23
The Fifth Day	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:20-23
The Prolific Character of the Life of the Ocean	Jacobus.	Genesis 1:20-23
God's Blessing Abundant	A. McAuslane, D. D.	Genesis 1:22-23
God's Blessing Upon the Means of Great Importance	J. Spencer.	Genesis 1:22-23
Beasts, or Wild Animals	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:24-25
Reflections on the Domestic Animals	H. W. Morris, D. D.	Genesis 1:24-25
The Animal Creation	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:24-25
The Animals of the Earth as Fore Runners of Man	J. P. Lange, D. D.	Genesis 1:24-25
The Sixth Day	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:24-31
Of the First Covenant Made with Man	Hugh Binning	Genesis 1:26
The Likeness of God	Charles Kingsley	Genesis 1:26
The Purpose in the Coming of Jesus	S. D. Gordon	Genesis 1:26
The Vision of Creation	Alexander Maclaren	Genesis 1:26
The Sixth Day	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:24-31
Care for the Body	H. W. Beecher.	Genesis 1:26-27
Fellowship with God	S. Martin.	Genesis 1:26-27
Genesis of Man	G. D. Boardman.	Genesis 1:26-27
God Makes Man Near to Himself	S. Martin.	Genesis 1:26-27
God Manifests Himself Through Man	S. Martin.	Genesis 1:26-27
Love in the Creation of Man	Dean Alford.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man a Creation, not an Evolution	A. H. Strong, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man Created in God's Image	A. Furst, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man Created in the Divine Image	D. Moore, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man Created in the Image of God	Archdeacon Hodson, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man in God's Image	S. Martin.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man in God's Kingdom		Genesis 1:26-27
Man Made in the Image of God	M. Gibson, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
Man's Creation and Empire	W. R. Campbell.	Genesis 1:26-27
Our Ancestors	Benson Bailey.	Genesis 1:26-27
Proofs of the Divine in Man	J. O. Dykes, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Antiquity of Man Historically Considered	G. Rawlinson, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Creation of Man	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:26, 27
The Creation of Man	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Creation of Man	J. Burns, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Creation of Man	H. J. Hastings, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Creation of Man in the Divine Image	D. N. Sheldon, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Defaced Image	H. R. Burton.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Divine Image a Thought Experimentally Useful	S. Martin.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Divine Image in Man	Dean Vaughan.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Divine Image in Man	The Evangelical Preacher	Genesis 1:26-27
The Divine in Man	F. W. Robertson, M. A., L. Bonnet.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Image of God	J. Benson.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Image of God	W. S. Smith, B. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Image of God in Man	Archdeacon Hannah.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Jewish and the Christian Thought of Man	W. Clarkson, B. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Making of Man	J. Parker, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
The State of Innocence	E. Monro, M. A.	Genesis 1:26-27
The Vastness of Man	J. Pulsford.	Genesis 1:26-27
What is the Image of God in Which Man was Created	R. South, D. D.	Genesis 1:26-27
Human Nature	Charles Kingsley	Genesis 1:27
Man's Dominion Over the Lower Animals	S. McGill, D. D.	Genesis 1:28
The Divine Blessing	A. McAuslane, D. D.	Genesis 1:28
Dependence on God	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:29-30
Food	Bib. Sacra.	Genesis 1:29-30
Let no Man be Discontented with Mean Fare	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:29-30
Man's Proper Food	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:29-30
Nature Productive	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:29-30
The Miracle of Nourishment	Prof. Gaussen.	Genesis 1:29-30
The Universe God's Gift to Man	J. S. Exell, M. A.	Genesis 1:29-30
A Pretty World		Genesis 1:31
Admiration of Completed Work	G. Dawson.	Genesis 1:31
Creation Very Good	J. Bolton.	Genesis 1:31
Everything in Species Made Perfect At One and the Same Time in the Creation	J. Spencer.	Genesis 1:31
God in Nature; Or, Spring Lessons	J. Foster, B. A.	Genesis 1:31
God's Approbation of His Works	Sketches of Sermons	Genesis 1:31
God's Approbation of His Works		Genesis 1:31
God's Creation	Charles Kingsley	Genesis 1:31
Perfection	R.A. Redford	Genesis 1:31
Perfection of Nature	H. Wonnacott.	Genesis 1:31
The Good Creation	C. Kingsley, M. A.	Genesis 1:31
The Love of Beauty: in Nature	F. Paget, D. D.	Genesis 1:31

JAMES HASTINGS GREAT TEXTS OF THE BIBLE

GREGG ALLEN

GERHARD F HASEL

Genesis 1-2 Are the Days Literal or Figurative?

TONY L. SHETTER

Genesis 1-2 In Light Of Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths

JAMES DANA

Genesis 1 Creation or Biblical Cosmogony.. (Bibliotheca Sacra)

JACK C. SOFIELD

Genesis 1 The Gap Theory of Genesis

CHARLES FEINBERG

Genesis 1: The Image of God (Bibliotheca Sacra, 1972)

ON THIS WEBSITE

Genesis 1: Elohim: Creator (Study of the Name of God)

GREGG ALLEN

Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7 Human Life is Sacred

GREGORY BROWN

Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18, 24 Foundation One- God’s Plan For Marriage

JACK COLLINS

Genesis 2:4-7 Interpretation (Westminster Theological Journal)

HORATIUS BONAR

Genesis 2 A Happy World

PHIL NEWTON

RICHARD L. STRAUSS

Genesis 2:18-24 They Shall Be One

RAY STEDMAN

Genesis 2:18-25 What is Sex?

DAVID LEGGE

EUGENE H MERRILL

Genesis 1-3 Covenant and the Kingdom (Criswell Theological Review, 1987)

JAMES HASTINGS GREAT TEXTS OF THE BIBLE

BRUCE HURT

RICHARD L. STRAUSS

Genesis 3 The Honeymoon Is Over - Story of Adam & Eve

HENRY LAW

Genesis 3:1 The Serpent

FRANCIS BOURDILLON

Genesis 3:4 Satan Denying the Word of God

RAY STEDMAN

Genesis 3:8-13 The Beginning of Prayer

J R MILLER

Genesis 3 The First Temptation

IRVIN BUSENITZ

Genesis 3:16 Woman’s Desire for Man (Grace Theological Journal, 1986)

SUSAN FOH

Genesis 3:16 What is the Woman’s Desire (WTJ, 1974)

GEORGE WHITEFIELD

Genesis 3:15 Seed of Woman and Seed of the Servant

HORATIUS BONAR

JOHNNY SANDERS

JAMES HASTINGS GREAT TEXTS OF THE BIBLE

BRUCE WALTKE

Genesis 4 Cain and His Offering (WTJ, 1986) (See also Way of Cain)

W ROSS RAINEY

Genesis 5:21-24 - Well done practical analysis of Enoch's brief, blessed biography

ANDREW P. KVASNICA

Genesis 5 The Ages of the Antediluvian Patriarchs In Genesis 5

TIMOTHY COLE

Genesis 5:22 Enoch a Man Who Walked With God (Bibliotheca Sacra - 1991)

JAMES DAVIS

Genesis 6:5-7:5 Walking with God in Clash with Our Culture

JOHN ANGELL JAMES

Genesis 5:24 The Character and Translation of Enoch

GEORGE WHITEFIELD

Genesis 5:24 Walking with God

OSWALD CHAMBERS

Genesis 5:24 Getting Into God's Stride

BIBLICALSTUDIES.ORG.UK

Genesis 6 - Several links to Biblical Studies on "Sons of God" & "The Flood"

GARDINER SPRING

Genesis 6:5 Human Sinfulness

C H SPURGEON

Genesis 6:5-22 Noah's Faith, Fear, Obedience, and Salvation

HENRY LAW

JONATHAN EDWARDS

Genesis 6:22 Manner in which Salvation of Soul is Sought

EDWARD GRIFFIN

Genesis 7:23 Noah's Ark

JARED WATERBURY

Genesis 8:9 We are like that dove!

WILLIAM B STEVENS

Genesis 9:13 The Rainbow; Or, Covenant Promises Seen Through Tears

OSWALD CHAMBERS

Genesis 9:13 The Bow in the Cloud

RAY STEDMAN

Genesis 9:6 What Price Abortion?

HENRY LAW

Genesis 9:20-21 Drunkenness

JOHN WALVOORD

Genesis 10 - The Beginnings Of The Nations Bible.org - Worlds Largest Bible Study Site

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Genesis 11 - Several links to Biblical Studies on "Tower of Babel"

DAVID LEGGE

ALLEN ROSS

Genesis 9:18-27 - Pt 1: The Curse of Canaan BSac 137:547:223
Genesis 10 - Pt 2: The Table of Nations in Genesis 10—Its Structure BSac 137:548:340
Genesis 10 - Pt 3: The Table of Nations in Genesis 10—Its Content BSac 136:549:22
Genesis 11:1-9 - Part 4: The Dispersion of the Nations in Genesis 11-1-9
Studies in the Life of Jacob Part 1: Jacob’s Vision: The Founding of Bethel
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ROBERT BRADSHAW

Genesis 12 Abraham - Summary & Time Chart of Life of Abraham - Nice compilation

HENRY LAW

Genesis 12:13, 20:2 - Abraham in Egypt and at Gerar

OSWALD CHAMBERS

WILLIAM NICHOLSON

Genesis 12:2 Christians, A Blessing

G H LANG

Genesis 14: Melchizedek

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Genesis 14: El Elyon: Most High God (Study of Names of God)

BRUCE HURT

CLARENCE LARKIN

Genesis 15:16 Map of the Land Promised by God to Abraham

ROBERT P GORDON

Genesis 15 Preaching from the Patriarchs-Background to the Exposition of Genesis 15

THOMAS WATSON

Genesis 15:1 Treasures and Pleasures

OSWALD CHAMBERS

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Genesis 16: El Roi: The God Who Sees (Study of Names of God)

GEORGE VAN PELT CAMPBELL

Genesis 16:1-6 Rushing Ahead of God

RAY STEDMAN

Genesis 18:22-33 Prayer's Anchor

WILLIAM NICHOLSON

Genesis 18:32 Abraham's Intercession for Sodom

DAVID LEGGE

HENRY LAW

Genesis 19 - Lot's Wife

DAVID M HOWARD, JR

Genesis 19 (and other chapters in Genesis) Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited

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J. C. RYLE

Genesis 19:16 Remember Lot!

HENRY LAW

Genesis 21:9 Ishmael Mocking

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Genesis 22: J ehovah Jireh - LORD Will Provide (Study of Names of God)

JOHN MACDUFF

Genesis 22:14 J ehovah Jireh - LORD Will Provide

JOHN LAWLOR

Genesis 22:1-19 The Test of Abraham (Grace Theological Journal, 1980)

OSWALD CHAMBERS

GEORGE WHITEFIELD

Genesis 22:12 Abraham's Offering Up His Son Isaac

DAVID LEGGE

Genesis 32-50: The Life Journey Of Jacob

F F BRUCE

Genesis 32 Wrestling Jacob - Problem Texts

RAY STEDMAN

Genesis 32:9-32 Prayer's Essentials

BARRY HORNER

DAVID LEGGE

Genesis 37-50: The Jeopardy Of Joseph Pt1

EDWARD CURTIS

Genesis 38 Its Context and Function (Criswell Theological Review) (See also)

CHARLES ALING

Genesis 39 and following - 6 Part Study on Joseph in Egypt (scroll to "Patriarchs")

OSWALD CHAMBERS

Genesis 41:40 The Temple Of The Holy Ghost

J R MILLER

Genesis 39:6 Life's Highest and Best Lesson

JONATHAN EDWARDS

Genesis 39:12 Temptation and Deliverance

GENE BROOKS

DAVID LEGGE

HENRY LAW

Genesis 42:21 Joseph's Brethren

BRUCE HURT - on site, verse by verse commentaries

G CAMPBELL MORGAN
(1863–1948)
The Analyzed Bible - Genesis

James Rosscup writes that "Morgan was an evangelical master at surveying a book and giving its message within a brief compass. He introduces each book with a chart giving an analysis and synthesis. Revell put it out in a one-volume form in 1959..., and it is adequate to have the one-volume work, since Morgan is broad in his treatment anyway." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

As an aside G Campbell Morgan would read the book from which he planned to preach as many as 40 times till its related parts became clear in sections and paragraphs! Little wonder he was able to honestly entitle his work "The Analyzed Bible"!

ROBERT MORGAN
SERMONS ON GENESIS

Pastor Morgan has frequent quotes and interesting illustrative stories.

HENRY MORRIS
DEFENDER'S STUDY BIBLE
STUDY NOTES

Dr Morris is one of the most well known creationist of modern times and thus his study Bible notes are fairly detailed in the book of Genesis. Recommended to supplement your study of this foundational book of Truth regarding the beginnings of sin and of redemption for when sin abounded in Eden, grace abounded all the more! Hallelujah!

Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses.

Genesis 1:1 God created
Genesis 1:2 the earth was without form, and void was upon the face of the deep And the Spirit...moved
Genesis 1:3 God said
Genesis 1:4 darkness
Genesis 1:5 Day evening and morning
Genesis 1:6 firmament
Genesis 1:7 above the firmament
Genesis 1:9 dry land
Genesis 1:10 Seas
Genesis 1:11 bring forth grass seed
Genesis 1:12 grass
Genesis 1:14 lights signs seasons
Genesis 1:16 the stars also
Genesis 1:17 light upon the earth
Genesis 1:20 open firmament
Genesis 1:21 great whales living creature
Genesis 1:24 earth bring forth it was so
Genesis 1:25 after his kind
Genesis 1:26 in our image likeness dominion
Genesis 1:27 male and female
Genesis 1:28 replenish have dominion
Genesis 1:29 given you every herb all the earth be for meat
Genesis 1:31 very good
Genesis 2:1 finished
Genesis 2:2 ended His work
Genesis 2:3 sanctified it
Genesis 2:4 generations in the day
Genesis 2:5 before it grew rain upon the earth
Genesis 2:6 mist
Genesis 2:7 dust of the ground breath of life living soul
Genesis 2:8 Eden
Genesis 2:9 tree of life tree of knowledge
Genesis 2:10 out of Eden four heads
Genesis 2:12 is good bdellium
Genesis 2:15 keep it
Genesis 2:17 not eat of it die
Genesis 2:18 meet for him
Genesis 2:19 God formed the name thereof
Genesis 2:20 not found
Genesis 2:21 deep sleep ribs
Genesis 2:22 made he a woman
Genesis 2:24 one flesh
Genesis 2:25 not ashamed
Genesis 3:1 serpent subtil he said hath God said
Genesis 3:3 touch it
Genesis 3:4 the serpent
Genesis 3:5 be as gods knowing good and evil
Genesis 3:6 make one wise he did eata
Genesis 3:7 naked fig leaves
Genesis 3:8 walking in the garden
Genesis 3:10 hid myself
Genesis 3:11 Hast thou eaten
Genesis 3:14 cursed above all cattle
Genesis 3:15 enmity between thee her seed bruise thy head bruise his heel
Genesis 3:16 multiply thy sorrow rule over thee
Genesis 3:17 unto Adam cursed is the ground for thy sake
Genesis 3:18 thistles
Genesis 3:19 sweat of thy face dust thou art
Genesis 3:20 Eve all living
Genesis 3:21 coats of skin
Genesis 3:22 as one of us tree of life live for ever
Genesis 3:23 sent him forth
Genesis 3:24 Cherubims
Genesis 4:1 Cain
Genesis 4:2 Abel tiller of the ground
Genesis 4:3 process of time an offering
Genesis 4:4 Abel
Genesis 4:5 his countenance fell
Genesis 4:6 Why art thou wroth
Genesis 4:7 rule over him
Genesis 4:8 talked with Abel
Genesis 4:9 I know not
Genesis 4:10 thy brother’s blood
Genesis 4:11 cursed from the earth
Genesis 4:12 vagabond
Genesis 4:13 punishment
Genesis 4:14 every one
Genesis 4:15 mark
Genesis 4:16 from the presence Nod
Genesis 4:17 knew his wife Enoch city
Genesis 4:18 Lamech
Genesis 4:19 two wives Zillah
Genesis 4:20 bare Jabal
Genesis 4:22 brass and iron
Genesis 4:23 speech
Genesis 4:24 sevenfold seventy and sevenfold
Genesis 4:25 Seth
Genesis 4:26 Enos call upon the name the LORD
Genesis 5:1 book generations made he him
Genesis 5:2 their name Adam
Genesis 5:3 hundred and thirty years begat a son
Genesis 5:4 sons and daughters
Genesis 5:6 begat Enos
Genesis 5:8 nine hundred and twelve years
Genesis 5:21 Methuselah
Genesis 5:22 walked with God sons and daughters
Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked was not God took him
Genesis 5:25 Lamech
Genesis 5:27 nine hundred sixty and nine
Genesis 5:29 Noah hath cursed
Genesis 5:30 begat sons
Genesis 5:32 begat Shem Japheth
Genesis 6:1 multiply
Genesis 6:2 sons of God took them wives
Genesis 6:3 My spirit hundred and twenty years
Genesis 6:4 giants also after that daughters of men men of renown
Genesis 6:5 only evil continually
Genesis 6:6 his heart
Genesis 6:7 repenteh me
Genesis 6:8 found grace
Genesis 6:9 generations of Noah perfect in his generations
Genesis 6:11 filled with violence
Genesis 6:12 all flesh
Genesis 6:13 with the earth
Genesis 6:14 pitch
Genesis 6:15 three hundred cubits
Genesis 6:16 window third stories
Genesis 6:17 a flood every thing that is in the earth
Genesis 6:19 two of every sort
Genesis 6:21 all food
Genesis 6:22 so did he
Genesis 7:1 have I seen righteous
Genesis 7:2 by sevens
Genesis 7:3 keep seed alive
Genesis 7:4 seven days forty days every living substance
Genesis 7:11 seventeenth day fountains of the great deep
Genesis 7:15 two of all flesh
Genesis 7:17 bare up the ark
Genesis 7:18 prevailed face of the waters
Genesis 7:19 all the high hills
Genesis 7:20 mountains
Genesis 7:21 moved upon the earth
Genesis 7:22 breath of life
Genesis 7:23 every living substance
Genesis 7:24 prevailed
Genesis 8:1 a wind assuaged
Genesis 8:3 continually
Genesis 8:4 seventeenth day of the month mountains of Ararat
Genesis 8:7 raven
Genesis 8:10 other seven days
Genesis 8:11 olive leaf
Genesis 8:17 multiply upon the earth
Genesis 8:19 out of the ark
Genesis 8:20 offered burnt offerings
Genesis 8:21 not again curse every living thing
Genesis 8:22 remaineth shall not cease
Genesis 9:1 replenish the earth
Genesis 9:2 are they delivered
Genesis 9:3 meat for you
Genesis 9:4 the blood thereof
Genesis 9:5 will I require
Genesis 9:6 blood be shed
Genesis 9:9 my covenant
Genesis 9:13 my bow
Genesis 9:16 everlasting covenant
Genesis 9:18 Japheth
Genesis 9:19 whole earth overspread
Genesis 9:21 wine
Genesis 9:24 done unto him
Genesis 9:25 Cursed be Canaan servant of servants unto his brethren
Genesis 9:26 Shem
Genesis 9:27 enlarge Japheth tents of Shem
Genesis 10:1 the generations Japheth after the flood
Genesis 10:2 Gomer Magog Madai Javan Tubal Meshech Tiras
Genesis 10:3 Ashkenaz Riphath Togarmah
Genesis 10:4 Elishah Tarshish Kittim Dodanim
Genesis 10:5 after his tongue
Genesis 10:6 Cush Mizraim Phut Canaan
Genesis 10:7 Sabtecha Dedan
Genesis 10:8 Cush Nimrod
Genesis 10:9 mighty hunter
Genesis 10:10 Accad
Genesis 10:11 Asshur Nineveh Rehoboth
Genesis 10:12 a great city
Genesis 10:14 Caphtorim
Genesis 10:15 Sidon Heth
Genesis 10:17 Sinite
Genesis 10:18 spread abroad
Genesis 10:20 in their nations
Genesis 10:21 Eber Japheth
Genesis 10:22 Elam Asshur Lud Aram
Genesis 10:23 Uz
Genesis 10:25 Peleg the earth divided
Genesis 10:29 sons of Joktan
Genesis 10:31 after their nations
Genesis 10:32 generations nations divided
Genesis 11:1 one speech
Genesis 11:2 from the east land of Shinar dwelt there
Genesis 11:3 Go to for morter
Genesis 11:4 a tower unto heaven scattered abroad
Genesis 11:5 came down
Genesis 11:6 one language nothing will be restrained
Genesis 11:7 Go to confound their language
Genesis 11:8 scattered them abroad they left off
Genesis 11:9 Babel all the earth
Genesis 11:10 generations of Shem hundred years old after the flood
Genesis 11:13 four hundred and three years
Genesis 11:14 Salah
Genesis 11:16 begat Peleg
Genesis 11:19 two hundred and nine years
Genesis 11:26 begat Abram
Genesis 11:27 generations of Terah Terah begat Abram Haran
Genesis 11:28 Ur
Genesis 11:29 took them wives
Genesis 11:31 the land of Canaan
Genesis 11:32 died in Haran
Genesis 12:1 out of thy country
Genesis 12:7 appeared
Genesis 12:12 they will kill me
Genesis 12:13 my sister
Genesis 13:10 well watered
Genesis 13:16 numbered
Genesis 14:1 king of Shinar
Genesis 14:2 king of Sodom
Genesis 14:3 Siddim
Genesis 14:5 Rephaims
Genesis 14:6 Horites
Genesis 14:7 Amalekites Amorites
Genesis 14:9 and Arioch
Genesis 14:10 slime pits
Genesis 14:15 by night
Genesis 14:18 Melchizedek
Genesis 15:1 word of the LORD I am thy shield
Genesis 15:3 mine heir
Genesis 15:6 believed
Genesis 15:10 in the midst
Genesis 15:12 a deep sleep
Genesis 15:13 four hundred years
Genesis 15:16 fourth generation
Genesis 15:18 covenant with Abram.
Genesis 15:20 the Hittites
Genesis 16:2 by her
Genesis 16:6 as it pleaseth thee
Genesis 16:12 wild man
Genesis 17:1 Almighty God
Genesis 17:2 my covenant
Genesis 17:11 token
Genesis 17:16 bless her
Genesis 18:1 the LORD appeared
Genesis 18:8 did eat
Genesis 18:14 hard
Genesis 18:19 command his children
Genesis 18:20 very grievous
Genesis 18:23 destroy the righteous
Genesis 18:25 Judge of all the earth
Genesis 19:1 in the gate
Genesis 19:4 all the people
Genesis 19:8 do ye to them
Genesis 19:11 blindness
Genesis 19:19 magnified thy mercy
Genesis 19:22 escape thither
Genesis 19:24 brimstone and fire
Genesis 19:26 pillar of salt
Genesis 19:30 dwelt in a cave
Genesis 19:36 child by their father
Genesis 20:1 Gerar
Genesis 20:2 my sister Abimelech
Genesis 20:7 a prophet
Genesis 20:11 will slay me
Genesis 20:12 my sister
Genesis 21:1 as he has said
Genesis 21:4 eight days old
Genesis 21:7 his old age
Genesis 21:11 very grievous
Genesis 21:14 bottle of water
Genesis 21:17 the lad angel of God.
Genesis 21:31 Beer-sheba
Genesis 21:33 everlasting God
Genesis 21:34 many days
Genesis 22:1 God did tempt
Genesis 22:2 whom thou lovest offer him there
Genesis 22:3 young men
Genesis 22:4 the place third day
Genesis 22:5 worship come again
Genesis 22:8 a lamb
Genesis 22:15 the angel of the LORD
Genesis 22:17 as the sand thy seed
Genesis 23:15 shekels of silver
Genesis 23:17 Machpelah
Genesis 23:19 Sarah his wife
Genesis 23:20a possession sons of Heth
Genesis 24:4 my country
Genesis 24:7 his angel
Genesis 24:9 under the thigh
Genesis 24:12 I pray thee
Genesis 24:22 golden earring
Genesis 24:36 all that he hath
Genesis 24:56 Hinder me not
Genesis 24:58 Wilt thou go
Genesis 24:67 he loved her
Genesis 25:1 Keturah
Genesis 25:2 Midian
Genesis 25:3 Sheba
Genesis 25:8 good old age to his people
Genesis 25:9 Isaac and Ishmael
Genesis 25:12 generations of Ishmael
Genesis 25:19 generations of Isaac
Genesis 25:20 Syrian
Genesis 25:22 struggled together within her
Genesis 25:23 serve the younger
Genesis 25:25 Esau
Genesis 25:26 Esau’s heel
Genesis 25:27 cunning hunter plain man
Genesis 25:28 saac loved Esau
Genesis 25:29 sod pottage
Genesis 25:31 birthright
Genesis 25:32 at the point to die
Genesis 25:33 sold his birthright
Genesis 26:2 the LORD appeared
Genesis 26:5 my laws
Genesis 26:7 my sister
Genesis 26:9 she is thy wife
Genesis 26:12 hundredfold
Genesis 26:25 builded an altar
Genesis 26:31 betimes
Genesis 26:35 grief of mind
Genesis 27:5 Rebekah heard
Genesis 27:9 meat for thy father
Genesis 27:10 bless thee
Genesis 27:12 deceiver
Genesis 27:20 brought it to me
Genesis 27:29 curseth thee blesseth thee
Genesis 27:33 trembled very exceedingly he shall be blessed
Genesis 27:39 fatness of the earth
Genesis 27:40 have the dominion
Genesis 28:1 blessed him daughters of Canaan
Genesis 28:9 unto Ishmael Mahalath
Genesis 28:12 reached to heaven
Genesis 28:20 If God
Genesis 28:22 the tenth
Genesis 29:14 my bone and my flesh
Genesis 29:23 brought her to him
Genesis 29:27 her week
Genesis 29:31 hated
Genesis 29:35 I praise the LORD
Genesis 30:3 go in unto her children by her
Genesis 30:14 mandrakes
Genesis 30:27 by experience
Genesis 30:28 I will give it
Genesis 30:32 speckled and spotted cattle
Genesis 30:35 ringstraked
Genesis 30:37 pilled white strakes
Genesis 30:38 rods which he had pilled
Genesis 30:39 conceived
Genesis 31:10 saw in a dream
Genesis 31:11 the angel of God
Genesis 31:15 he hath sold us
Genesis 31:23 pursued after him
Genesis 31:32 thy gods
Genesis 31:49 Mizpah
Genesis 32:1 angels of God
Genesis 32:2 Mahanaim
Genesis 32:6 to meet thee
Genesis 32:9 Jacob said, O God
Genesis 32:18 a present
Genesis 32:24 wrestled a man
Genesis 32:28 Israel
Genesis 32:32 the sinew which shrank
Genesis 33:11 I have enough
Genesis 33:16 Esau returned
Genesis 33:20 El-elohe-Israel
Genesis 34:1 Dinah
Genesis 34:5 Jacob held his peace
Genesis 34:19 more honourable
Genesis 34:25 slew all the males
Genesis 34:29 wives took they captive
Genesis 35:1 go up to Bethel
Genesis 35:2 the strange gods
Genesis 35:8 Allon-bachuth
Genesis 35:19 Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem
Genesis 36:1 generations of Esau
Genesis 36:3 sister of Nebajoth
Genesis 36:15 dukes
Genesis 36:20 sons of Seir
Genesis 36:31 the land of Edom
Genesis 37:1 Jacob dwelt in the land
Genesis 37:2 generations of Jacob feeding the flock
Genesis 37:10 he told it
Genesis 37:28 Midianites twenty pieces of silver
Genesis 37:35 the grave
Genesis 37:36 Potiphar
Genesis 38:6 Tamar
Genesis 38:8 raise up seed to thy brother
Genesis 38:18 What pledge signet
Genesis 39:1 officer of Pharaoh
Genesis 39:20 in the prison
Genesis 40:1 butler...baker
Genesis 40:8 interpretations belong to God
Genesis 40:20 lifted up the head
Genesis 41:1 by the river
Genesis 41:5 rank
Genesis 41:14 shaved himself
Genesis 41:38 such a one
Genesis 41:44 I am Pharaoh
Genesis 41:45 Zaphnath-paaneah
Genesis 41:51 Manasseh
Genesis 41:54 the
Genesis 42:1 look one upon another
Genesis 42:6 bowed down themselves
Genesis 42:7 saw his brethren
Genesis 42:16 fetch your brother
Genesis 42:21 verily guilty
Genesis 42:23 an interpreter
Genesis 42:24 Simeon
Genesis 42:27 provender
Genesis 42:37 slay my two sons
Genesis 43:9 surety for him
Genesis 43:26 bowed themselves
Genesis 43:33 the men marvelled
Genesis 44:5 he divineth
Genesis 45:1 could not refrain himself known unto his brethren
Genesis 45:8 but God
Genesis 45:10 land of Goshen
Genesis 46:4 upon thine eyes
Genesis 46:5 from Beersheba
Genesis 46:15 and his daughters
Genesis 46:27 threescore and ten
Genesis 47:9 an hundred and thirty years days of their pilgrimage
Genesis 47:10 Jacob blessed Pharaoh
Genesis 47:26 the fifth part
Genesis 48:15 all my life long
Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me
Genesis 48:19 multitude of nations
Genesis 48:22 one portion above thy brethren Amorite
Genesis 49:3 Reuben
Genesis 49:7 divide them...and scatter
Genesis 49:9 couched
Genesis 49:10 not depart from Judah
Genesis 49:13 at the haven
Genesis 49:14 Issachar
Genesis 49:18 thy salvation
Genesis 49:19 Gad
Genesis 49:20 Asher
Genesis 49:21 Naphtali
Genesis 49:26 everlasting hills head of Joseph
Genesis 49:27 Benjamin ravin
Genesis 50:2 embalm his father
Genesis 50:26 an hundred and ten years old coffin in Egypt

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