Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Genesis 11-50

Beginning in 11:10, Genesis traces a family line which includes Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, and then Jacob who is the father of 12 sons who are the forbears of the 12 tribes of Israel. God makes some incredible promises to members of this family, even though they don't seem to deserve it. What does this say about the "chosen people"? What does this say about God?

Genesis, Chronicles

Genesis presents us with genealogies, as will many later books, especially 1st and 2nd Chronicles. Why would these genealogies have been important to the authors and original hearers/readers of these books? Is there any reason to read them these days?