Creation of the heavens and the earth, culminating in humanity made in God’s image.

Cain and Abel: the first murder, the spread of sin, and life outside Eden.

The flood begins, and Noah enters the ark as God judges the earth.

The Table of Nations traces the spread of peoples and nations after the flood.

Abram and Lot separate, and God reaffirms His promise to Abram.

Hagar bears Ishmael after Sarai tries to secure God’s promise by human effort.

Sodom and Gomorrah are judged, while Lot is rescued from destruction.

Abraham is tested in offering Isaac, and God provides a ram in his place.

Abraham dies, and the account turns to Isaac, Esau, and Jacob. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob dreams at Bethel, where God confirms the covenant promises to him.

Jacob flees from Laban, and God preserves him on the journey home.

Dinah and the Shechem incident reveal the seriousness of sin and vengeance.

Joseph is sold by his brothers after their jealousy turns to betrayal.

Joseph interprets dreams in prison as God continues preparing his path.

The brothers return with Benjamin, and Joseph receives them in Egypt.

Jacob moves to Egypt, where God assures him of His continuing promise.

Jacob blesses his sons and speaks prophetically over Israel’s tribes.

The creation of man and woman, the Garden of Eden, and God’s design for humanity.

The genealogy from Adam to Noah, showing the line through which God preserves humanity.

The waters recede; Noah leaves the ark and worships God after the flood.

Tower of Babel: humanity’s pride leads to God confounding language and scattering people.

Abram rescues Lot and is blessed by Melchizedek after a great victory.

God changes Abram and Sarai’s names and gives circumcision as the covenant sign.

Abraham deceives Abimelech, but God protects Sarah and preserves the promise.

Sarah dies, and Abraham purchases a burial place in the land of promise.

Isaac and God’s covenant reaffirmed amid conflict, provision, and blessing.

Jacob meets Rachel and Laban and begins building his family.

Jacob wrestles with God and is renamed Israel before meeting Esau.

God renews His covenant with Jacob, who returns to Bethel in worship.

Judah and Tamar reveal sin, injustice, and God’s unexpected providence.

Joseph rises to power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams.

Joseph tests his brothers, and Judah offers himself in Benjamin’s place.

Joseph provides during the famine and settles Jacob’s family in Goshen.

Joseph forgives his brothers and affirms God’s good purpose through suffering.

The fall of man as sin enters the world, and God promises future redemption.

Human wickedness increases, and God calls Noah to build the ark in preparation for judgment.

God’s covenant with Noah, the rainbow sign, and Noah’s final recorded days.

God calls Abram to Canaan and promises to bless all nations through him.

God makes a covenant with Abram and promises descendants as numerous as the stars.

The Lord visits Abraham, promises Isaac, and reveals judgment on Sodom.

Isaac is born, Hagar and Ishmael depart, and God remains faithful to His word.

A wife is found for Isaac as God providentially leads Abraham’s servant to Rebekah.

Jacob deceives Isaac and receives the blessing intended for Esau.

Jacob’s family grows, and God prospers him despite conflict and rivalry.

Jacob reconciles with Esau in a surprising moment of peace.

The descendants of Esau are listed, showing the line of Edom.

Joseph serves in Potiphar’s house, resists temptation, and is unjustly imprisoned.

Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt for grain and face the weight of their guilt.

Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and points to God’s sovereign plan.

Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, giving the younger the greater blessing.