Expositional Excerpts

In vv. 9-10 we noted 1) One commendable life. In vv. vv. 11-12 we saw 2) An Entire Race Corrupted. Now, in vv. 13-21 we see 3) Divine Judgment Proclaimed; with a) Judgment proclaimed with both its cause and its means; and b) A Way of Escape Provided. Then, in v. 22 we see 4) Faith with legs.

In 6:9-10 we saw 1) One commendable life in the life of Noah. Now, in vv. 11-12 we see 2) An Entire Race Corrupted. Here, we look at a) the word corrupt ; b) that it was in God's sight; and c) the source of the corruption.

As we begin a new toledoth (generations) statement with this verse, we look at what became of Noah. As we begin this section, we look at 1) One Commendable Life. We see that he is a) favorable in the sight of God, and b) that he has three sons.

In vv. 5-7 we discuss 2) The Grief of God, where we note a) corrupt hearts, b) divine grief, and c) divine judgment. Then, in v. 8 we look at 3) the Grace of God.

In Gen. 6:1-4 we see that: God places a limit on the extent of human wickedness. In vv. 1-2 we noted the corrupt practices that are on the earth at this time. Then, in vv. 3-4 We note the divine intervention. Here we discuss the the identity of the Nephilim and what a reasonable explanation would be for them, including the geological record through fossilization of the flood, as well as the what t...

In Gen. 6:1-4 we see that: God places a limit on the extent of human wickedness. In vv. 1-2 we note the corrupt practices that are on the earth at this time. We also discuss the fact that this is one of the most debated/contested passages in Scripture because it seems that few are settled on the identities of the "sons of God" in this passage. We explore the different options that are ou...

This episode covers the introduction to Genesis chapter 6. In it, we tie it back to the toledoth ("the generations of") Genesis 5:1 and show how that is still in play. Then, we discuss how death is presented in three distinct ways from Genesis 4-6, with each chapter highlighting a unique aspect of death. We see that 1) Death is seen as a wicked tool in the hands of sinful men in ch. 4. 2...

We looked at the first two lessons: 1) Mankind's purpose is to represent God and enjoy his blessing (vv. 1-5) 2) Mankind's responsibility is to walk with God (5:21-24 – Enoch) And now we look at the final lesson: 3) Mankind’s hope is for relief from the curse. In this we briefly discuss the lifespan of Methuselah, as well as noting the unique age at which Lamech died. Then, look at his spe...

In this episode we start looking at the lessons that come forward from the text that follows a very predictable pattern. We note that only in three places does the chapter diverge from the pattern: once at the beginning with Adam, then in the middle with Enoch, and then at the end with Noah. We look at the first two lessons: 1) Mankind's purpose is to represent God and enjoy his blessing (vv....

Today, we look at the lives of both Adam and Seth to begin a discussion on the theology of death and the curse, trying to bring it back under a biblical worldview. As Christians, we need to maintain a proper worldview of death and recognize that we have largely been desensitized to it, as has the rest of the world. There is no better place to realign ourselves to Scripture on this topic than this...

We begin discussing Genesis 5 by looking at the first two verses. We spend the episode making connections to Genesis 4 and drawing the implications from that, as well as talking about the natural divisions in the book of Genesis with the "generations" statements and how Moses approaches this chapter in light of that.

In the first part of v. 17 we saw that 1) The Cultural Mandate is fulfilled. Then, in 17b, we note 2) The Continual Hardening of the Heart In vv. 18-24 we see 3) The Growth of Culture. Finally, in vv. 25-26 we see 4) Seth's Family and the Knowledge of the Lord. We look at the change in focus by Moses from Cain to Seth and start to follow Seth's line, making some observations about Eve, as...

In the first part of v. 17 we saw that 1) The Cultural Mandate is fulfilled. Then, in 17b, we note we note 2) The Continual Hardening of the Heart And, in vv. 18-24 we see 3) The Growth of Culture, noting that this is secular culture, and how it develops apart from God, contrasting the 7th from Adam down Cain's line vs. the 7th generation from Adam down Seth's line.

Today we introduce this next section with a discussion on the definition and origins of human civilization because we see the birth of it starting here, through the rest of the chapter. But, secular source materials, while correctly defining some aspects of civilization, fail to recognize some key logical points that prove that human civilization, by definition, sets us apart from the rest of the...

In vv. 1-2 we examined 1) The Children born in Sin. In vv. 3-5 we noted 2) An Acceptable Offering. In vv. 6-7 we look at 3) The Solution and the Lesson. In vv. 8-16 we began looking at 4) The Wrong Choice and its Consequences We looked at the first murder in v. 8 Now we look at the Denial of Sin in v. 9; The Divine judgment in vv. 10-12; The Rebellious Protest in vv. 13-14; and God's Divine Pr...

In vv. 1-2 we examined 1) The Children born in Sin. In vv. 3-5 we noted 2) An Acceptable Offering. In vv. 6-7 we look at 3) The Solution and the Lesson. Now, in vv. 8-16 we begin looking at 4) The Wrong Choice and its Consequences Here, we look at the first aspect of this, a) The first murder. Then we look at three aspects of this: i) The Act ii) The implications, and iii) NT Attestation.

In vv. 1-2 we examined 1) The Children born in Sin. In vv. 3-5 we noted 2) An Acceptable Offering. Now, in vv. 6-7 we look at 3) The Solution and the Lesson. Here, we note that there was still time for Cain to make right what was wrong, and that serves as a sobering lesson to Christians today, for we all sin and various points. However, if we choose not to address our sin in a timely manner, it ca...

In vv. 1-2 we examined 1) The Children born in Sin. Today, in vv. 3-5 we note 2) An Acceptable Offering, looking at the opening phrase with regards to time, as well as the two different offerings presented.

Today we spend a few minutes and talk about the ways God has worked at various periods in human history since the fall and try to bring a little clarity to this oft-misunderstood topic. Then, having established that we are now entering the age of conscience and defining what that is, we begin to look at the text. In vv. 1-2 we examine 1) The Children born in Sin.

We take a step back to look at the bigger picture of sin with regards to human history. We consider 1) What sin is not. 2) What sin is. 3) Some of the outcomes of sin. 4) The Fall and Human history - five observations throughout history that demonstrate the sin's permeation and presence in the human race.

Having looked at 1) Faith Demonstrated (3:20) and 2) Supernatural Covering (3:21); we now turn to vv. 22-24 where we see 3) Supernatural Compassion and learn that God is not being cruel to Adam and Eve when he expels them from the Garden of Eden, but rather, He is being consistent with His attributes - one in particular... that of mercy.

We saw 1) Faith Demonstrated in 3:20, and today we look at 2) A Supernatural Covering where we discuss the both the practical and theological considerations behind the idea of God clothing Adam and Eve and possibly how it would all have played out, plus what they were to learn of it and by extension, what we are to learn of it. Then we discuss clothing further to include the idea of modesty and wh...

We begin to look at what life looks like after the fall and the curses pronounced, noting that despair is not an option. We note that sin is the biggest problem of all and that the rest of the Scriptures will be addressing sin and introducing different elements into this fallen world that will prove that pre-fall, edenic restoration will be impossible until sin is completely done away with. As we...

We look at the final aspect of the curse pronounced which is the curse placed upon Adam. Specifically, we note the personal use of the name, the reinforcement of marriage, as well as the universal impact on the world because of his sin.

Today we talk about the two-fold aspect of the curse that is pronounced upon the woman after the fall.