The BEMA Podcast

7: The Preface

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Nov 3, 2016
Exploring the first eleven chapters of Genesis, the discussion emphasizes their crucial role in the overarching biblical narrative. Key stories, like creation and Noah's Ark, reveal themes of mistrust and creativity amid tragedy. The examination of duality highlights God's preservation of creation against human folly. Intriguingly, chiastic structures in these narratives enrich storytelling, pointing to profound insights. Lastly, the connection of Noah's name to divine design invites a re-evaluation of scripture's collaborative message.
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Genesis 1-11 as a Preface

  • Genesis 1-11 is a preface, setting up the main narrative of the Bible.
  • It uses familiar stories, like creation and the flood, but reframes them.
INSIGHT

Patterns in Genesis 1-11

  • Genesis 1-11 has recurring patterns like chiasms, problems, and genealogies.
  • The first and fifth stories emphasize a good creation, knowing when to stop, and finding rest.
ANECDOTE

Discovering the Chiasm

  • Marty initially didn't see the larger chiasm in Genesis 1-11.
  • His student, Paris, pointed it out to him.
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