Institute of Catholic Culture Salvation History Bible Study - Part One - Genesis 1-12
Jan 9, 2007
Dive into the origins of salvation history as the host unpacks the creation story and the implications of the Fall. Discover how Genesis genealogies serve as intentional guides linking us from Adam to Noah and beyond. Explore the dramatic tale of Noah and the covenant that renews creation. Uncover the significance of the Tower of Babel and humanity's desire to usurp God's order. Finally, grasp how these narratives weave together to form a unified story of redemption stretching from the dawn of time to Abraham.
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Read Scripture As Both Divine And Human
- The Bible is written by God through many human authors who bring their own style, so reading requires attention to authorship and context.
- Recognizing human authors helps reveal the divine unity and single salvation-story beneath varied texts.
Don't Skip Genealogies
- Do not skip genealogies because they intentionally link persons and reveal the narrative flow of salvation history.
- Trace names and generations to follow God's covenant line from Adam to Abraham and beyond.
Seven Days Signal A Covenant
- Creation's seven-day pattern signals a covenantal structure, since Hebrew seven (sheva) also evokes oath and covenant.
- The seven-day form shows God's design to enter a covenantal, divinizing union with creation.
