Genesis
The book of beginnings - creation, fall, flood, and the patriarchs
All Chapters
50 chapters with summaries and key verses
The 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 +1
The Garden of Eden
God forms man from dust, creates the Garden of Eden, and makes woman
Key verses: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:18 +1
The Fall
Adam and Eve disobey God, sin enters the world, and they are expelled from Eden
Key verses: Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:15 +1
Cain and Abel
The first murder occurs when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy
Key verses: Genesis 4:4, Genesis 4:9 +1
The Genealogy of Adam
The genealogy from Adam to Noah showing the long lives of the patriarchs
Key verses: Genesis 5:1, Genesis 5:24 +1
Noah 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 +1
The Flood Begins
The flood waters cover the earth and Noah's family enters the ark
Key verses: Genesis 7:1, Genesis 7:16 +1
The Flood Subsides
The flood waters recede and Noah sends out birds to find dry land
Key verses: Genesis 8:1, Genesis 8:4 +1
God's Covenant with Noah
God establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures
Key verses: Genesis 9:1, Genesis 9:13 +1
The Table of Nations
Genealogy of Noah's sons and the spread of nations across the earth
Key verses: Genesis 10:1, Genesis 10:5 +1
The Tower of Babel
Humanity builds a tower to reach heaven, God confuses their language
Key verses: Genesis 11:4, Genesis 11:6 +1
The 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 +1
Abram and Lot Separate
Abram and Lot separate due to their herds, Lot chooses the Jordan Valley
Key verses: Genesis 13:8, Genesis 13:10 +1
Abram Rescues Lot
Abram rescues Lot from captivity and meets Melchizedek
Key verses: Genesis 14:14, Genesis 14:18 +1
God's Covenant with Abram
God makes a covenant with Abram and promises him descendants
Key verses: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:6 +1
Hagar and Ishmael
Sarai gives Hagar to Abram, Hagar conceives Ishmael
Key verses: Genesis 16:1, Genesis 16:4 +1
The Covenant of Circumcision
God establishes the covenant of circumcision and changes Abram's name
Key verses: Genesis 17:1, Genesis 17:5 +1
The Three Visitors
Three visitors announce Isaac's birth and God's judgment on Sodom
Key verses: Genesis 18:1, Genesis 18:10 +1
Sodom and Gomorrah
God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family escape
Key verses: Genesis 19:1, Genesis 19:16 +1
Abraham and Abimelech
Abraham lies about Sarah, God protects her from Abimelech
Key verses: Genesis 20:2, Genesis 20:6 +1
The Birth of Isaac
Isaac is born, Hagar and Ishmael are sent away
Key verses: Genesis 21:1, Genesis 21:6 +1
The Sacrifice of Isaac
God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac
Key verses: Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:12 +1
Sarah's Death and Burial
Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial place for her
Key verses: Genesis 23:2, Genesis 23:4 +1
Isaac and Rebekah
Abraham's servant finds Rebekah to be Isaac's wife
Key verses: Genesis 24:3, Genesis 24:14 +1
Abraham's Death and Isaac's Sons
Abraham dies, Isaac's wife Rebekah gives birth to twins
Key verses: Genesis 25:8, Genesis 25:23 +1
Isaac and Abimelech
Isaac dwells in Gerar, God blesses him with prosperity
Key verses: Genesis 26:3, Genesis 26:12 +1
Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing
Rebekah helps Jacob deceive Isaac to receive Esau's blessing
Key verses: Genesis 27:19, Genesis 27:27 +1
Jacob'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 +1
Jacob and Rachel
Jacob works for Laban to marry Rachel, but receives Leah first
Key verses: Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:25 +1
Jacob's Children
Jacob's wives compete to bear children, Jacob becomes wealthy
Key verses: Genesis 30:22, Genesis 30:27 +1
Jacob Flees from Laban
Jacob flees from Laban with his family and flocks
Key verses: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 31:13 +1
Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob wrestles with a man and receives a new name
Key verses: Genesis 32:24, Genesis 32:26 +1
Jacob Meets Esau
Jacob and Esau reconcile after many years of separation
Key verses: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 33:10 +1
The Rape of Dinah
Dinah is violated, her brothers take revenge on Shechem
Key verses: Genesis 34:2, Genesis 34:7 +1
Jacob Returns to Bethel
Jacob returns to Bethel, Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin
Key verses: Genesis 35:1, Genesis 35:10 +1
Esau's Descendants
Genealogy of Esau and the Edomites
Key verses: Genesis 36:1, Genesis 36:8 +1
Joseph's Dreams
Joseph has dreams of ruling over his brothers, they sell him into slavery
Key verses: Genesis 37:5, Genesis 37:8 +1
Judah and Tamar
Judah's sons die, Tamar deceives him to bear children
Key verses: Genesis 38:26, Genesis 38:27 +1
Joseph in Potiphar's House
Joseph serves Potiphar but is falsely accused and imprisoned
Key verses: Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:9 +1
Joseph Interprets Dreams
Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker
Key verses: Genesis 40:8, Genesis 40:14 +1
Joseph's Rise to Power
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and becomes ruler of Egypt
Key verses: Genesis 41:16, Genesis 41:39 +1
Joseph'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 +1
The Second Journey to Egypt
Joseph's brothers return with Benjamin, Joseph tests them
Key verses: Genesis 43:3, Genesis 43:14 +1
Joseph Tests His Brothers
Joseph plants his cup in Benjamin's sack to test his brothers
Key verses: Genesis 44:4, Genesis 44:16 +1
Joseph Reveals Himself
Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers and sends for Jacob
Key verses: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:5 +1
Jacob Goes to Egypt
Jacob and his family move to Egypt to be with Joseph
Key verses: Genesis 46:3, Genesis 46:4 +1
Joseph's Family in Egypt
Joseph settles his family in Goshen and manages the famine
Key verses: Genesis 47:6, Genesis 47:11 +1
Jacob Blesses Joseph's Sons
Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim
Key verses: Genesis 48:5, Genesis 48:14 +1
Jacob's Final Blessings
Jacob gives final blessings to each of his twelve sons
Key verses: Genesis 49:1, Genesis 49:10 +1
Joseph's Death
Jacob is buried in Canaan, Joseph dies in Egypt
Key verses: Genesis 50:19, Genesis 50:20 +1