Adam to Noah
Genesis 2-5
Dr. Tim Mackie
What really happened in the garden with Adam and Eve and the snake? The early chapters of Genesis introduce a cycle of testing and rebellion that we’ll see repeated throughout the Bible. Study Genesis 2-5 and discover how this failed test set God’s plan to restore humanity as his partners into motion.
14 Hours 5 Minutes
Module 1•Sessions 1-7The Eden Story as the Introduction to the Hebrew BibleThink about the ideas you have about the first pages of the Bible and get familiar with the tools you'll be using to explore Genesis 2-5.
Module 2•Sessions 8-14Humanity Created and Placed in the GardenUnpack the Eden story, starting with its relationship to the rest of Genesis and ending with the divine command about the two trees at the center of the garden.
Module 3•Sessions 15-17Man and Woman Created and UnifiedJourney deeper into the Eden story and learn how Yahweh responds when something is not good in his creation.
Module 4•Sessions 18-24The Snake and the HumansUnpack the central scenes of the Eden story from the talking snake to exile from the garden.
Module 5•Sessions 25-29Life Outside the GardenFollow humanity’s story out of the garden of Eden. Trace the narrative themes to see what life looks like in the land of thorns and thistles.
Module 6•Sessions 30-32Engaging with Genesis 2-5 TodayEvaluate a few of the common questions modern readers have when they come to these stories and learn helpful perspectives that guide these inquiries.
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Complete all sessions and quizzes to earn your certificate.