1.Journey Through the Bible 2Abraham to Joseph Readings: Genesis 17:1-8, 15-22 (page 11) Hebrews 11:8-19 (page 851) 1

2. Journey through the Bible Genesis 1 - 11 - the origins of the world as we know it Genesis 12-50 - the history of one family that became the nation of Israel2 3. Gods plan of redemption begins Genesis 12:3 all peoples on earth will be blessed through You.which You have preparedin the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.(Luke 2:3132, NIV84) 3 4. Gods plan of redemption begins The Lord had said to Abram,Leave your country, your people and your fathers household and go to the land I will show you. Iwill make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will makeyour name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those whobless you, and whoever cursesyou I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed throughyou. (Genesis 12:13, NIV84) 4 5. Abrahams walk with God Two things to watch for Gen. 12-24 Abram made great leaps of faith and was obedient. In times of doubt he tried to do things his own way which end badly. 5 6. The Bible history Does not gloss over peoples failures and weaknessesJust because something isrecorded in the Bible doesnot mean that God approves of it.Despite their weakness andfailings God still uses people to carry out His plan.6 7. The Bible history This, then, is the family line ofPerez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father ofAmminadab, Amminadab thefather of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon thefather of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed, Obed the father ofJesse, and Jesse the father of David. (Ruth 4:1322, NIV84)7 8. God deals with real men and women Genesis 24-38God intervenes at criticalmoments in peoples lives. The heroes of the faith (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)dont often call on God nor ask for help.They devise their owndishonest plans and get into bigger problems.8 9. Joseph ruler of Egypt: Genesis 39-50 When someone does right andtrusts God He rewards them for their faithfulness.Josephs honesty and moral courage result in prison.God used his sufferings tobring him into a position of power.9 10. Joseph is a type of Christ God used the sin of others and innocent suffering to bring about salvation for Josephs own people and many nations. Jesus was the innocent victim of others sins but through His suffering He gained salvation for all peoples.10