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The account of God’s first dealings with man so far — a recap of Genesis 1–36

Before studying the life of Yosef (Joseph), we look back at some of what we have learned about God and His interaction with some of His notable people. The Flood and the Tower of Babel were the two most monumental events in mankind’s history. Everything we experience today is the result of these two events.

Before studying the life of Yosef (Joseph), we look back at some of what we have learned about God and His interaction with some of His notable people. The Flood and the Tower of Babel were the two most monumental events in mankind’s history. Everything we experience today is the result of these two events.

Food for thought from the recorded discussion

Why didn’t the people want to be scattered all over the earth?

How did some of the notable figures of Genesis get their names — by their parents or by their reputation?

How were Abraham and Lot separated?

What did God do to Sodom and Gomorrah?

Why did they call Abraham a “Hebrew”?

What did Melchizedek do for Abraham? What was the relevance of that blessing?

What vision did God give to Abraham? What does mankind hope for?

What happened when Abraham was 90 years old?

Who is going to ultimately destroy the world — mankind or God?

How did God test Abraham?

Who was Yitskhak’s (Isaac) wife?

What happened to Yitskhak in his old age?

What prophesy did God give to Rivkah (Rebecca)?

How did the sons of Ya’akov (Jacob) get their names?

Was Ya’akov a brave man?

How about Shimon (Simeon) and Levi?

How did God protect Ya’akov from Laban?

How did God interact with Rachel and Leah?

Speaker: Richard Agee.