Genesis 1 — Creation (Cosmic Scale)

God creates the universe in six days: light, sky, land, plants, sun/moon/stars, creatures, and finally humanity (male and female). God declares creation “very good.”

Genesis 2 — Creation (Human Focus)

Zooms in on humanity: God forms Adam, creates Eden, assigns stewardship, and fashions Eve from Adam’s side. Marriage is established.

Genesis 3 — The Fall

Serpent tempts Eve. Adam and Eve eat from the forbidden tree, gain knowledge, and become aware of shame. Judgment falls; they are exiled from Eden.

Genesis 4 — Cain and Abel

Cain kills Abel out of jealousy. Cain is exiled; his descendants form early cities and crafts. Adam and Eve have Seth.

Genesis 5 — Genealogy Adam to Noah

Long lifespans of patriarchs listed. Enoch “walks with God” and is taken.

Genesis 6 — Corruption and the Ark

Humanity becomes violent and corrupt. “Sons of God” take “daughters of men.” God chooses Noah and commands the building of the Ark.

Genesis 7 — The Flood Begins

The floodwaters come; rain falls 40 days. All land life outside the Ark perishes.

Genesis 8 — Flood Ends; Covenant Begins

Waters recede. Noah releases birds to test dryness. God promises never to destroy earth by flood again.

Genesis 9 — Noahic Covenant

Rainbow established as a sign. Rules on lifeblood and justice. Noah’s sons’ descendants set the stage for future nations. Canaan is cursed.

Genesis 10 — Table of Nations

A breakdown of nations descending from Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Nimrod’s empire appears.

Genesis 11 — Tower of Babel

Humanity unites to build a tower. God confuses language and scatters them. Genealogy from Shem to Abram.

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PATRIARCHAL ERA

Genesis 12 — Call of Abram

God calls Abram to leave his homeland and promises land, descendants, and worldwide blessing.

Genesis 13 — Abram and Lot Separate

To avoid conflict, Abram lets Lot choose land; Lot chooses the fertile Jordan plain.

Genesis 14 — Rescue of Lot

Lot is captured in a regional war; Abram rescues him. Melchizedek blesses Abram.

Genesis 15 — Covenant Ceremony

God confirms Abram will have descendants as numerous as stars. A covenant ritual is performed.

Genesis 16 — Hagar and Ishmael

Sarai gives Hagar to Abram. Hagar bears Ishmael. Tension grows in the household.

Genesis 17 — Covenant of Circumcision

Abram becomes Abraham; Sarai becomes Sarah. God promises a son through Sarah. Circumcision instituted.

Genesis 18 — Visitors & Promise

Three visitors (angels; one often interpreted as divine) promise Isaac’s birth. God reveals plan to judge Sodom.

Genesis 19 — Destruction of Sodom

Angels rescue Lot. Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed. Lot’s daughters bear Moab and Ammon.

Genesis 20 — Abraham & Abimelech

Abraham repeats the “she is my sister” pattern with Sarah; God protects her.

Genesis 21 — Birth of Isaac

Isaac is born. Hagar and Ishmael are sent away but preserved by God. Covenant with Abimelech.

Genesis 22 — The Binding of Isaac

Abraham is tested to offer Isaac; God stops him and reaffirms covenant.

Genesis 23 — Death of Sarah

Sarah dies; Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah for burial.

Genesis 24 — Rebekah Chosen for Isaac

Abraham’s servant finds Rebekah. Isaac marries her.

Genesis 25 — Abraham’s Death; Jacob/Esau Born

Abraham dies. Isaac and Rebekah have twins: Esau (eldest) and Jacob (youngest). Esau sells his birthright.

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JACOB & ESAU ARC

Genesis 26 — Isaac in Gerar

Isaac repeats the “she is my sister” episode with Rebekah. Prosperity leads to conflict with locals.

Genesis 27 — Jacob Takes the Blessing

Jacob deceives Isaac to receive Esau’s blessing. Esau vows revenge.

Genesis 28 — Jacob’s Dream

Jacob flees. God appears in a dream (ladder to heaven) and renews the covenant.

Genesis 29 — Jacob Marries Leah & Rachel

Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah first. Jacob marries Rachel as well.

Genesis 30 — Birth of Jacob’s Children

Leah and Rachel compete for children using themselves and maidservants. Jacob grows wealthy.

Genesis 31 — Jacob Leaves Laban

Jacob flees Laban. God protects him. They form a peace covenant.

Genesis 32 — Jacob Wrestles with God

Jacob fears Esau. A mysterious wrestler (angel/God) renames him Israel.

Genesis 33 — Jacob & Esau Reconcile

Esau embraces Jacob peacefully. Jacob settles in Shechem.

Genesis 34 — Dinah and Shechem

Dinah is violated. Jacob’s sons Simeon and Levi massacre the city in retaliation.

Genesis 35 — Renewal and Rachel’s Death

Jacob returns to Bethel. God reaffirms his name Israel. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin.

Genesis 36 — Esau’s Descendants

Genealogy of Esau and the Edomite chiefs.

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JOSEPH ARC

Genesis 37 — Joseph Sold to Egypt

Joseph’s dreams anger his brothers. They sell him to slavers. Joseph ends up in Potiphar’s house.

Genesis 38 — Judah and Tamar

Judah’s sons die due to wickedness. Tamar disguises herself and ensures her lineage.

Genesis 39 — Joseph in Potiphar’s House

Joseph prospers; Potiphar’s wife lies about him. Joseph is imprisoned.

Genesis 40 — Dreams in Prison

Joseph interprets the cupbearer’s and baker’s dreams; events unfold exactly as predicted.

Genesis 41 — Pharaoh’s Dreams

Joseph interprets dreams of famine. Elevated to second-in-command. Stores grain for seven good years.

Genesis 42 — Brothers’ First Visit

Famine hits. Jacob sends ten sons to Egypt. Joseph tests them and accuses them of being spies.

Genesis 43 — Second Visit

Benjamin is brought. Joseph hosts a feast and shows special favor to Benjamin.

Genesis 44 — The Final Test

Joseph plants a cup in Benjamin’s bag. Judah offers himself in Benjamin’s place.

Genesis 45 — Joseph Reveals Himself

Joseph forgives his brothers. Jacob is invited to move to Egypt.

Genesis 46 — Israel Goes to Egypt

Jacob travels with his family. Genealogies listed. Joseph meets Jacob.

Genesis 47 — Settling in Goshen

Israelites receive fertile land. Joseph manages Egypt’s economy during the famine.

Genesis 48 — Blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh

Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons, giving younger Ephraim the greater blessing.

Genesis 49 — Prophetic Blessings of the Tribes

Jacob speaks prophetic words over each son. Key lineage: Judah receives the kingship promise.

Genesis 50 — Death of Jacob & Joseph

Jacob’s funeral in Canaan. Joseph forgives his brothers again. Joseph dies in Egypt, requesting his bones be carried out later.

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