Publication Date
7-1-2013
Keywords
Genesis, Bible Commentary
Abstract
- Introduction to Genesis 12-50 and Work
- Abraham (Genesis 12:1-25:11)
- Abraham’s faithfulness contrasted with the faithlessness of Babel (Genesis 12:1-3)
- The Pastoral Lifestyle of Abraham and his Family (Genesis 12:4-7)
- Abraham’s journey begins with disaster in Egypt (Genesis 12:8-13:2)
- Abraham and Lot parted (Genesis 13:3-18)
- Abraham and Sarah’s hospitality (Genesis 18:1-15)
- Abraham’s dispute with Abimelech (Genesis 20:1-16; 21:22-34)
- A burial plot for Sarah (Genesis 23:1-20)
- Isaac (Genesis 21:1-35:29)
- Jacob (Genesis 25:19-49:33)
- Jacob's unethical procurement of Esau’s birthright and blessing (Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34–28:9)
- Jacob Gains His Fortune (Genesis 30-31)
- Jacob’s transformation and reconciliation with Esau (Genesis 32–33)
- Joseph (Genesis 37:2-50:26)
- Joseph rejected and sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37:2-36)
- The schemes of Potiphar’s wife and Joseph’s imprisonment (Genesis 39:1-20)
- Joseph’s interpretation of dreams in prison (Genesis 39:20-40:23)
- Joseph's promotion by Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-45)
- Joseph’s successful management of the food crisis (Genesis 41:46-57; 47:13-26)
- Joseph creates a long-term agricultural policy and infrastructure (Genesis 41:46-57)
- Joseph relieves the poverty of Egypt’s people (Genesis 47:13-26)
- Applications from Joseph’s management experience (Genesis 41:46-57; 47:13-26)
- Joseph’s dealings with his brothers (Genesis 42-43)
- Judah’s transformation to a man of God (Genesis 44:1-45:15)
- Jacob’s family’s move to Egypt (Genesis 45:16-47:12)
- God meant all for good (Genesis 50:15-21)
- Conclusions about Genesis 12-50
- Key Verses and Themes in Genesis 12-50
Recommended Citation
Theology of Work Project and Stallman, Bob, "Genesis 12-50 and Work" (2013). Theology of Work Project. 17.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/tow_project/17
Comments
Contributed to Digital Commons @ SPU with permission from the Theology of Work Project.