Bible First Vol. 4

Contains lessons 11-13.

Bible First is a gateway into a world that few people have ever explored. In just 20 short lessons, you'll experience an exciting tour of Genesis, the first of 66 books which make up the Bible. Genesis is a foundational narrative which provides the key to unlocking the mysteries of Scripture. Who is God? Does He care about our world? If God is sovereign, why does he allow evil? Does God want to have a relationship with me and, if so, how do I find Him?

The answers to these and many other fundamental questions are revealed as Bible First takes you step by step through the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, the Fall, Noah and the Great Flood, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the Patriarchs.

As you progress through each lesson in this course, you'll find detailed explanations of major Bible events, enlightening comparisons with New Testament passages, intriguing scientific facts, stunning archaeological research and more. At the conclusion of each lesson, you'll have the chance to verify your comprehension by answering questions relating to the material you studied.

Prepare to be amazed, shocked, thrilled and transformed as you embark on a journey that will introduce you not only to the greatest Book ever written, but also to its Author.

Table of Contents

Lesson 11: Abraham, Part 1

• Introduction
• God’s Promise to Abraham
• Obedience by Faith
• Abraham Offers a Sacrifice to God
• Abraham’s Journey into Egypt
• Abraham and Lot
• God Affirms His Promise
• Abraham Rescues Lot
• Melchizedek

Lesson 12: Abraham, Part 2

• Introduction
• God Reaffirms His Promises to Abraham
• Imputed Righteousness
• God’s Covenant with Abraham
• Abraham and Hagar
• God’s Promise to Hagar
• God Reaffirms His Covenant with Abraham
• Understanding the Covenant
• Part 1 (I will bless you and your descendants.)
• Part 2 (I will bless the entire world through your family.)
• God Commands Circumcision
• Abraham Circumcises His Household
• God Promises a Son by Sarah
• Conclusion

Lesson 13: Sodom and Gomorrah

• Introduction
• The Lord Visits Abraham
• God Reaffirms His Promise that Sarah Will Have a Son
• God Reveals His Plan to Judge Sodom and Gomorrah
• Abraham Intercedes for the Righteous of Sodom
• Two Angels Visit Sodom
• What the Bible says about Homosexuality
• The Angels Rescue Lot and His Family
• A God of Mercy
• God Destroys Sodom and Gomorrah
• Lot and His Daughters
• Abraham Travels to Gerar
• Personal Accountability
• Conclusion