This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 5th May 2024.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

This chapter is one with many names, a genealogy and lists of those who ruled – but in the details, we see the far reaching effects of the compromises made by Esau and his descendants, which gave rise to the Amalekites – a group of people set on Israel’s destruction. And from this we would do well to learn how our own actions and decisions not only affect us, but those who follow us.

Application questions

• What impact is your personal example having on your family, and those around you?
• What is influencing you? Your relationships? Your screen time? Your friends?