Genesis in All the Scriptures (Teen Class)
Colin Edwards
Mid-Atlantic Christadelphian Bible School (1995)
The opening chapters of Genesis are more than a record of beginnings—they form the foundation for understanding the entire message of Scripture. In this teen class series, the rich narratives of creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs are explored in the light of the rest of the Bible, showing how the principles established in Genesis echo throughout God’s Word. Each class builds a bridge between the first book of the Bible and the gospel, offering young believers a clear, faith-affirming vision of God’s purpose from the very start.
Class 1
This introductory class sets the tone for the week, emphasizing why Genesis is vital for understanding all of Scripture. It highlights the book’s role as the foundation for God’s plan, showing how themes introduced in its early chapters reappear throughout the Bible. The lesson encourages students to see Genesis not as ancient history alone, but as a living guide to God’s purpose and our place within it.
Class 2
In this session, the focus is on the creation account and the opening chapters of Genesis. By comparing the biblical record with modern thinking, the class addresses key questions about origins, the nature of man, and God’s design for the world. Listeners are urged to appreciate the beauty, order, and purpose revealed in creation, and to see how these truths are affirmed throughout Scripture.
Class 3
This class examines the account of the fall in Genesis 3 and its profound impact on human history. It explores the entrance of sin, the promise of redemption, and the continuing conflict between good and evil. The lesson shows how this pivotal chapter sets the stage for the work of God through the rest of the Bible, pointing forward to the hope of restoration in Christ.
Class 4
Turning to the flood account, this session considers the days of Noah as both a historical event and a moral warning. It discusses the parallels between the world of Noah’s day and our own, the faith required to stand apart from corruption, and the salvation God provided through the ark—a powerful symbol of deliverance in Christ.
Class 5
This class traces God’s promises to Abraham, showing how they form the backbone of the gospel message. It explains the blessings promised to all nations, the hope of the kingdom, and the faith that made Abraham the “father of the faithful.” The lesson makes clear that these promises, first spoken in Genesis, are central to God’s purpose for the earth.
Class 6
The final session draws together the themes of the week, contrasting the biblical account of creation with the theory of evolution. It emphasizes the importance of holding to a belief in God’s creative work as the foundation for faith, morality, and hope. Students are encouraged to defend their beliefs with both scriptural and logical reasoning, and to see the opening chapters of Genesis as the unshakable starting point for all that follows in God’s plan.
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