Genesis
The book of beginnings - creation, fall, flood, and the patriarchs
Chapters
Chapter 1
CreationThe Creation of the World
God creates the heavens and the earth in six days and rests on the seventh
Key Verses: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:31
Chapter 2
HumanityThe Garden of Eden
God forms man from dust, creates the Garden of Eden, and makes woman
Key Verses: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:24
Chapter 3
SinThe Fall
Adam and Eve disobey God, sin enters the world, and they are expelled from Eden
Key Verses: Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:23
Chapter 4
JealousyCain and Abel
The first murder occurs when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy
Key Verses: Genesis 4:4, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 4:26
Chapter 5
GenealogyThe Genealogy of Adam
The genealogy from Adam to Noah showing the long lives of the patriarchs
Key Verses: Genesis 5:1, Genesis 5:24, Genesis 5:29
Chapter 6
RighteousnessNoah and the Flood
God calls Noah to build an ark to save humanity and animals from the flood
Key Verses: Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:19, Genesis 6:9
Chapter 7
ArkThe Flood Begins
The flood waters cover the earth and Noah's family enters the ark
Key Verses: Genesis 7:1, Genesis 7:16, Genesis 7:23
Chapter 8
RemembranceThe Flood Subsides
The flood waters recede and Noah sends out birds to find dry land
Key Verses: Genesis 8:1, Genesis 8:4, Genesis 8:22
Chapter 9
BlessingGod's Covenant with Noah
God establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures
Key Verses: Genesis 9:1, Genesis 9:13, Genesis 9:16
Chapter 10
GenerationsThe Table of Nations
Genealogy of Noah's sons and the spread of nations across the earth
Key Verses: Genesis 10:1, Genesis 10:5, Genesis 10:32
Chapter 11
TowerThe Tower of Babel
Humanity builds a tower to reach heaven, God confuses their language
Key Verses: Genesis 11:4, Genesis 11:6, Genesis 11:9
Chapter 12
FaithThe Call of Abraham
God calls Abram to leave his country and promises to make him a great nation
Key Verses: Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:3
Chapter 13
SeparationAbram and Lot Separate
Abram and Lot separate due to their herds, Lot chooses the Jordan Valley
Key Verses: Genesis 13:8, Genesis 13:10, Genesis 13:14
Chapter 14
RescueAbram Rescues Lot
Abram rescues Lot from captivity and meets Melchizedek
Key Verses: Genesis 14:14, Genesis 14:18, Genesis 14:20
Chapter 15
CovenantGod's Covenant with Abram
God makes a covenant with Abram and promises him descendants
Key Verses: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 15:18
Chapter 16
BarrennessHagar and Ishmael
Sarai gives Hagar to Abram, Hagar conceives Ishmael
Key Verses: Genesis 16:1, Genesis 16:4, Genesis 16:11
Chapter 17
CovenantThe Covenant of Circumcision
God establishes the covenant of circumcision and changes Abram's name
Key Verses: Genesis 17:1, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:10
Chapter 18
VisitorsThe Three Visitors
Three visitors announce Isaac's birth and God's judgment on Sodom
Key Verses: Genesis 18:1, Genesis 18:10, Genesis 18:20
Chapter 19
AngelsSodom and Gomorrah
God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family escape
Key Verses: Genesis 19:1, Genesis 19:16, Genesis 19:24
Chapter 20
LieAbraham and Abimelech
Abraham lies about Sarah, God protects her from Abimelech
Key Verses: Genesis 20:2, Genesis 20:6, Genesis 20:17
Chapter 21
PromiseThe Birth of Isaac
Isaac is born, Hagar and Ishmael are sent away
Key Verses: Genesis 21:1, Genesis 21:6, Genesis 21:10
Chapter 22
FaithThe Sacrifice of Isaac
God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac
Key Verses: Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:12, Genesis 22:14
Chapter 23
DeathSarah's Death and Burial
Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial place for her
Key Verses: Genesis 23:2, Genesis 23:4, Genesis 23:19
Chapter 24
MarriageIsaac and Rebekah
Abraham's servant finds Rebekah to be Isaac's wife
Key Verses: Genesis 24:3, Genesis 24:14, Genesis 24:67
Chapter 25
DeathAbraham's Death and Isaac's Sons
Abraham dies, Isaac's wife Rebekah gives birth to twins
Key Verses: Genesis 25:8, Genesis 25:23, Genesis 25:26
Chapter 26
SojournIsaac and Abimelech
Isaac dwells in Gerar, God blesses him with prosperity
Key Verses: Genesis 26:3, Genesis 26:12, Genesis 26:24
Chapter 27
DeceptionJacob Steals Esau's Blessing
Rebekah helps Jacob deceive Isaac to receive Esau's blessing
Key Verses: Genesis 27:19, Genesis 27:27, Genesis 27:33
Chapter 28
DreamJacob's Dream at Bethel
Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven and God's promise to him
Key Verses: Genesis 28:12, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 28:20
Chapter 29
LoveJacob and Rachel
Jacob works for Laban to marry Rachel, but receives Leah first
Key Verses: Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:25, Genesis 29:30
Chapter 30
ChildrenJacob's Children
Jacob's wives compete to bear children, Jacob becomes wealthy
Key Verses: Genesis 30:22, Genesis 30:27, Genesis 30:43
Chapter 31
ReturnJacob Flees from Laban
Jacob flees from Laban with his family and flocks
Key Verses: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 31:13, Genesis 31:42
Chapter 32
WrestlingJacob Wrestles with God
Jacob wrestles with a man and receives a new name
Key Verses: Genesis 32:24, Genesis 32:26, Genesis 32:28
Chapter 33
ReconciliationJacob Meets Esau
Jacob and Esau reconcile after many years of separation
Key Verses: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 33:10, Genesis 33:20
Chapter 34
ViolenceThe Rape of Dinah
Dinah is violated, her brothers take revenge on Shechem
Key Verses: Genesis 34:2, Genesis 34:7, Genesis 34:25
Chapter 35
BethelJacob Returns to Bethel
Jacob returns to Bethel, Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin
Key Verses: Genesis 35:1, Genesis 35:10, Genesis 35:19
Chapter 36
GenerationsEsau's Descendants
Genealogy of Esau and the Edomites
Key Verses: Genesis 36:1, Genesis 36:8, Genesis 36:43
Chapter 37
DreamsJoseph's Dreams
Joseph has dreams of ruling over his brothers, they sell him into slavery
Key Verses: Genesis 37:5, Genesis 37:8, Genesis 37:28
Chapter 38
RighteousnessJudah and Tamar
Judah's sons die, Tamar deceives him to bear children
Key Verses: Genesis 38:26, Genesis 38:27, Genesis 38:29
Chapter 39
SuccessJoseph in Potiphar's House
Joseph serves Potiphar but is falsely accused and imprisoned
Key Verses: Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:9, Genesis 39:21
Chapter 40
DreamsJoseph Interprets Dreams
Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker
Key Verses: Genesis 40:8, Genesis 40:14, Genesis 40:23
Chapter 41
DreamsJoseph's Rise to Power
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and becomes ruler of Egypt
Key Verses: Genesis 41:16, Genesis 41:39, Genesis 41:40
Chapter 42
RecognitionJoseph's Brothers Come to Egypt
Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognizes them
Key Verses: Genesis 42:7, Genesis 42:8, Genesis 42:21
Chapter 43
WarningThe Second Journey to Egypt
Joseph's brothers return with Benjamin, Joseph tests them
Key Verses: Genesis 43:3, Genesis 43:14, Genesis 43:30
Chapter 44
TestJoseph Tests His Brothers
Joseph plants his cup in Benjamin's sack to test his brothers
Key Verses: Genesis 44:4, Genesis 44:16, Genesis 44:33
Chapter 45
RevelationJoseph Reveals Himself
Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers and sends for Jacob
Key Verses: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:5, Genesis 45:8
Chapter 46
EgyptJacob Goes to Egypt
Jacob and his family move to Egypt to be with Joseph
Key Verses: Genesis 46:3, Genesis 46:4, Genesis 46:27
Chapter 47
GoshenJoseph's Family in Egypt
Joseph settles his family in Goshen and manages the famine
Key Verses: Genesis 47:6, Genesis 47:11, Genesis 47:27
Chapter 48
BlessingJacob Blesses Joseph's Sons
Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim
Key Verses: Genesis 48:5, Genesis 48:14, Genesis 48:19
Chapter 49
BlessingsJacob's Final Blessings
Jacob gives final blessings to each of his twelve sons
Key Verses: Genesis 49:1, Genesis 49:10, Genesis 49:28
Chapter 50
FearJoseph's Death
Jacob is buried in Canaan, Joseph dies in Egypt
Key Verses: Genesis 50:19, Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50:26
About Genesis
The book of beginnings - creation, fall, flood, and the patriarchs
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Moses