Story of Scripture in a Year (SOSIAY): January Teaching Video - How To Understand Genesis

Dr. Joel unpacks how the ancient Israelites understood their world in this first video. He also identifies some major themes (Household, Covenant, Famine) and unpacks an often overlooked but vital pattern that starts in Genesis 3 and shows up everywhere in Genesis (See, Desire, Take.)

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Takeaways
Approach the Bible with an understanding of the ancient Hebrews' cultural context and worldview.
Recognize the symbolism and significance of water, mountains, and plains in the Bible.
Consider the pattern of seeing and taking, and the tension between human actions and God's plan.
Reflect on the themes of family, famine, and covenant throughout the Bible.

Chapters
00:00- Introduction to the Bible Reading Plan
02:15- Understanding the Ancient Hebrews' Perspective
03:05 - The Original Languages of the Bible
04:03 - The Ancient Hebrews' Understanding of the World
05:26 - Cosmic Geography and the Bible
07:09 - Ordering Chaos in Creation
08:09 - The Role of Jesus in Creation
09:55 - The Symbolism of Water in the Bible
10:21 - God Bringing Order to Chaos
15:26 - The Pattern of Seeing and Taking
16:19 - Taking Matters into Our Own Hands
18:24 - The Tension of a Barren Womb
21:11 - The Anticipation of Miraculous Conception
22:07 - The Focus on the Family
23:59 - The Theme of Famine
24:57 - God's Presence in Exile
25:25 - The Significance of Covenant
26:48 - The Mystery of Melchizedek
29:05 - The Importance of Canaan
32:04 - The Abundance of Animals in Canaan
35:18 - The Divine Counsel of God
36:15 - Living as Citizens of the Kingdom of God