The Patriarchs

A quick overview of the patriarchs

In looking at these men, pay attention to who initiated the contact - man or God. Also ask why contact was made. Also ask why a covenant was made/confirmed, and what were the conditions/promises of the covenant? As you read through these stories, always be looking for how Jesus ties into them, as He is the centerpiece of the entire Bible.

Adam (lived 930 years)

Gen. 3 - The Fall

Noah (600 years old during flood) (lived 950 years)
Gen. 7 - “because I have found you righteous”
Gen. 9 - covenant – no more floods

Abraham (Abram)
Gen. 12 - Abram called
Gen. 15 – covenant - land and offspring
Belief = righteousness
Read Gen. 15:12-16
Gen. 17 – Covenant = circumcision
Gen. 22 – Abraham tested

Isaac
Gen. 26:3-5 – covenant confirmed

Jacob (Israel)
Gen. 32:22-30 – covenant confirmed
Read Gen. 46:2-4

Jacob’s Sons (70 descendants went into Egypt)
Gen. 46:8-25 – list of sons
Their generation dies, but multiplies
Exodus 1 – The people are enslaved

Moses
Exodus 2 – His birth
Exodus 3 – Burning bush
Exodus 12 – The Passover
Exodus 14:21 – Crossing the Red Sea
Exodus 19 – Arrival at Mount Sinai

We will begin our study in Exodus 19 on July 22 at 6 pm