#8 The Kingship of the Old and New Testaments
There are many kings in the Old Testament. Ever since the Israelites first requested a king in 1 Samuel 8, one has been in charge over the land. These kings have been both bad and good; some do the will of the Lord, and others do not…
#4 The Significance of Genealogies in Genesis and the Theme of Eve’s Seed
The first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, is a historical narrative about the origin of the world and the history of ancient Israel leading up to the time of Israel’s slavery in Egypt. Throughout the book, there are a few things that should stand out: the literary structure, the genealogies, and the “seed” theme found in Genesis 3:15…
#3 The Roles and Responsibilities of Husbands and Wives in Genesis 2-3 and the Whole Bible
Genesis 2-3 is a beautiful story where God’s faithfulness, care, and atoning for sin are first revealed. Many people are probably familiar with this first propitiatory sacrifice of God on behalf of men and women: “[t]he Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them” (Gen 3:21)…