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An Introduction to the Book of Genesis

Walk through the first book of the Bible with Evangelist Karen Mitchell — the creation of the world, the fall and the promise of a Redeemer, Noah, Babel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. Scripture is quoted from the New King James Version.

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12 lessons

From Genesis 1:1–2:3 to Genesis 37–50, each with a written lesson and Karen's recorded teaching.

A quiz after each

Five questions per lesson. Score 80% or higher to pass — you may retake any quiz.

A final exam

Twenty questions across the whole book, opened once every lesson quiz is passed.

Your certificate

Pass the final and print a certificate of completion signed by Evangelist Karen Mitchell.

Course lessons

  1. 1In the Beginning: God CreatesGenesis 1:1–2:3God speaks, and the heavens and the earth come into being in six days, crowned by mankind made in His image.
  2. 2The Garden of Eden: Man and WomanGenesis 2:4–25God forms Adam from the dust, plants a garden in Eden, and creates woman as a helper comparable to him.
  3. 3The Fall and the First PromiseGenesis 3The serpent deceives, Adam and Eve disobey, and God speaks the first promise of a Redeemer.
  4. 4Cain, Abel, Seth and EnochGenesis 4–5Sin spreads to the next generation, yet God preserves a faithful line, and Enoch walks with God.
  5. 5Noah, the Flood and the RainbowGenesis 6–9God judges a violent world with the flood, saves Noah's family in the ark, and makes a covenant sealed with the rainbow.
  6. 6The Nations and the Tower of BabelGenesis 10–11Noah's descendants fill the earth; pride at Babel brings confusion of languages, and the line of Shem leads to Abram.
  7. 7The Call of AbramGenesis 12–14God calls Abram to leave his country and promises to make him a great nation through whom all families of the earth will be blessed.
  8. 8Covenant and FaithGenesis 15–17Abram believes God and is counted righteous; Hagar bears Ishmael; God renames Abram as Abraham and gives the sign of circumcision.
  9. 9The God Who ProvidesGenesis 18–22The LORD visits Abraham, Sodom is judged, Isaac is born, and on the mount God provides a ram.
  10. 10Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and EsauGenesis 23–27A bride is found for Isaac, twins are born to Rebekah, Esau despises his birthright, and Jacob receives the blessing.
  11. 11Jacob: From Bethel to IsraelGenesis 28–36Jacob meets God at Bethel, serves Laban for Leah and Rachel, wrestles with God and is renamed Israel, and is reconciled with Esau.
  12. 12Joseph: God Meant It for GoodGenesis 37–50Joseph is sold by his brothers, rises from prison to rule Egypt, saves many lives, and forgives his family.

Final exam

Twenty questions covering the whole course. It opens once you pass all 12 lesson quizzes. Score 80% to earn your certificate.

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