Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season

Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible is a Bible study series produced by the ministry of BibleTalk.tv. This series consists of 25 episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long, and is designed to provide viewers with a better understanding of the first book of the Bible.

The host of the series, Mike Mazzalongo, provides viewers with an in-depth analysis of each chapter of Genesis, highlighting its key themes, characters and events. Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a journey from the creation of the world to the story of Joseph and his brothers. Along the way, Mazzalongo provides viewers with insights into the historical, cultural and spiritual context of the book of Genesis.

The series is suitable for viewers of all levels of biblical knowledge. Mazzalongo's style is engaging and accessible, making complex themes and concepts easy to understand. Through his teaching, viewers gain a deeper appreciation for the biblical narrative and are encouraged to reflect on its relevance to their own lives.

One of the unique features of Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible is its use of maps, charts and diagrams to illustrate the geographical and historical context of the book of Genesis. Mazzalongo uses visual aids to help viewers understand the movement of people and events throughout the book, which is particularly helpful for those who may not be familiar with the geography of the ancient Near East.

In addition to its biblical insights, Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible also sheds light on the history and cultural traditions of the ancient Near East. Mazzalongo provides viewers with fascinating insights into the social structures, religious beliefs and cultural practices of the people of the time. This not only helps to clarify the biblical narrative but also deepens viewers' understanding of the wider historical context in which it took place.

Overall, Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. Its engaging style, in-depth analysis and use of visual aids make it easy to follow and understand. The series is suitable for individual or group study, making it a great option for small group or church use. Whether you are new to the Bible or a seasoned biblical scholar, Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible offers fresh insights into one of the foundational books of the Bible.

Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (50 episodes). The series first aired on January 7, 2014.

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Final Summary
50. Final Summary
December 24, 2014
In this last lesson Mike will wrap up this long study by sharing three key lessons taught to us by Genesis.
Jacob's Prophecies
49. Jacob's Prophecies
December 17, 2014
At the end of his life, Jacob gives each of his sons a prophecy concerning their future. This event along with the death of both Jacob and Joseph will close out the Genesis record. (Genesis 49:11-50:26)
Family Reunion
48. Family Reunion
December 10, 2014
This lesson describes the final episode in Joseph's story where Jacob, Joseph and their families are reunited and settled in Egypt. (Genesis 46:27-48:22)
Reunion and Reconciliation
47. Reunion and Reconciliation
December 3, 2014
After reuniting with his brothers after a separation of 20 years, Joseph lays a plan that will determine if a reconciliation will be possible. (Genesis 45:1-46:27)
Confrontation
46. Confrontation
November 26, 2014
Joseph finally confronts his brothers who initially sold him into slavery. (Genesis 42:1-44:34)
From Prison to Prince
45. From Prison to Prince
November 19, 2014
After languishing in prison for several years Joseph is called upon to interpret Pharaoh's dreams and in doing so successfully is transformed from being a prisoner to becoming a prince of Egypt. (Genesis 41:1-57)
Joseph's Story
44. Joseph's Story
November 12, 2014
After explaining Judah's connection to the coming Messiah, the Genesis writers finish their narrative with the telling of Joseph's story. (Genesis 39:1-40:23)
Judah and Tamar
43. Judah and Tamar
November 5, 2014
The story of Jacob's family focuses in on one particular son, Judah, through whom the Messiah would eventually come, and examines his unusual relationship with his daughter-in-law Tamar. (Genesis 38:1-30)
The Beginning of the End
42. The Beginning of the End
October 29, 2014
This lesson begins the story of Joseph, Jacob's son with Rachel, who will become the bridge for the family's travel to and 400-year settlement in Egypt. (Genesis 37:1-36)
On The Run Again
41. On The Run Again
October 22, 2014
After a long period of silence Jacob's story picks up again as his sons cause trouble and we see Jacob in the familiar role of being on the run. (Genesis 34:1-36:43)
Jacob and Esau - Round 2
40. Jacob and Esau - Round 2
October 15, 2014
After gathering his wives and children and leaving Laban behind, Jacob faces the dangerous confrontation with his brother Esau who had vowed to kill him because of his deception in the matter of the blessing from Isaac. (Genesis 32:1-33:20)
Jacob Leaves Laban
39. Jacob Leaves Laban
October 8, 2014
After 20 years of service, Jacob prepares for his departure from Laban by offering him a potentially lucrative proposal. (Genesis 30:25-31:55)
Jacob's Family
38. Jacob's Family
October 1, 2014
In this section of Genesis, we learn how Jacob came to have two wives who would, in addition to their female slaves, bear the 12 sons of Jacob. (Genesis 28:1-30:24)
The Battle for the Blessing
37. The Battle for the Blessing
September 24, 2014
In this lesson, we will see the outcome of Jacob's deceit in obtaining Esau's blessing and how God's will is completed despite the manipulations of men. (Genesis 27:1-46)
The Life of Esau and Jacob
36. The Life of Esau and Jacob
September 17, 2014
After the death of Abraham, the promise is passed on to one of his sons but not without difficulty and division in his family. (Genesis 25:1-26:35)
Types in Genesis
35. Types in Genesis
September 10, 2014
This lesson reviews some important types or previews that are contained in Genesis and realized centuries later in the New Testament. (Genesis 24:1-67)
Abraham's Test
34. Abraham's Test
August 27, 2014
This lesson leads to the climax of Abraham's journey of faith and describes the events surrounding Sarah's death. (Genesis 22:1-23:20)
The Source of Islam
33. The Source of Islam
August 20, 2014
In chapters 20 and 21 of Genesis, we read about Abraham's continued walk of faith and a description of the people who were the source for the religion of Islam. (Genesis 20:1-21:34)
Lot's Poor Choices
32. Lot's Poor Choices
August 13, 2014
In this lesson, we see the very real consequences of Lot's choices concerning where he chose to live with his family after separating from Abraham. (Genesis 18:1-19:38)
Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision
31. Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision
August 6, 2014
This lesson looks a the very source of the Jewish/Arab conflict as well as the distinguishing mark given to Abraham and all his male descendants... circumcision. (Genesis 16:1-17:27)
The Gospel in the Old Testament
30. The Gospel in the Old Testament
July 30, 2014
In this section of Genesis God reveals the core principle of the Gospel to Abraham, salvation by a process of faith. (Genesis 15:1-21)
Melchizedek: A 'Type' for Christ
29. Melchizedek: A 'Type' for Christ
July 23, 2014
This lesson introduces the fascinating figure of Melchizedek, one of the earliest types or previews for Christ in the Bible. (Genesis 14:1-24)
Abraham and Lot
28. Abraham and Lot
July 16, 2014
This lesson reviews the relationship between Abraham and his nephew Lot as well as the godly wisdom the family leader used to resolve a serious dispute. (Genesis 13:1-18)
Abraham: Father of a Nation
27. Abraham: Father of a Nation
July 9, 2014
With the beginning of chapter 12, the book of Genesis focuses once again on one specific individual. This time the writers will detail the life of Abraham who was to become the father of the Jewish nation and how the Seed of Promise was kept alive through him. (Genesis 12:1-20)
The Table and the Tower
26. The Table and the Tower
July 2, 2014
Lesson #26 looks at two fascinating source events that explain the origins of all the different nations and languages in the world today. (Genesis 10:1-11:32)
The Rainbow Covenant
25. The Rainbow Covenant
July 2, 2014
This lesson explains the promises made by God to Noah concerning the survival of his family and Noah's prophecy about the future of each of his sons and their descendants. (Genesis 9:7-29)
Affects of the Great Flood
24. Affects of the Great Flood
June 25, 2014
The book of Genesis records the extent of the damage caused by the worldwide flood and the changes that resulted from this cataclysmic event. (Genesis 8:1-9:6)
Flood Details
23. Flood Details
June 18, 2014
In this lesson, we get a "close-up" view of the final preparations for the impending flood and physical details concerning the cause and destructive power of this cataclysmic event. (Genesis 7:1-24)
The Building of the Ark
22. The Building of the Ark
June 11, 2014
This lesson contains many details concerning the dimensions and building of the Ark as well as its use as a "type" for the church. (Genesis 6:14-22)
The Times of Noah
21. The Times of Noah
June 4, 2014
This lesson looks at the condition of the antediluvian world that Noah lived in and examines the information the Bible gives us about this Old Testament Patriarch. (Genesis 6:1-13)
Seed of Promise
20. Seed of Promise
May 28, 2014
In this section of Genesis the author identifies and traces the lineage of those people who will eventually deliver the Seed of Promise to mankind. (Genesis 4:25-5:32)
The Punishment of Cain
19. The Punishment of Cain
May 21, 2014
This passage looks at the result of Cain's sin and the punishment meted out to him by God. (Genesis 4:9-24)
Cain and Abel
18. Cain and Abel
May 14, 2014
This lesson explores the series of events leading up to the first murder. (Genesis 4:1-8)
Paradise Lost
17. Paradise Lost
May 7, 2014
In this lesson God describes the consequences of sin on Adam, Eve, and the creation. (Genesis 3:17-24)
The Judgment
16. The Judgment
April 30, 2014
After Adam and Eve's sin the Bible describes the judgement imposed on Satan, Eve and Adam. (Genesis 3:2-16)
Eve's 5 Mistakes
15. Eve's 5 Mistakes
April 23, 2014
This lesson reviews the mistakes Eve made which led her to committing the first sin in human history. (Genesis 3:1-6)
The First Appearance of Satan in the Bible
14. The First Appearance of Satan in the Bible
April 9, 2014
This lesson explains the first glimpse of Satan in the physical world and examines information about this spiritual being from various Bible writers. (Genesis 3:1)
The Creation of Woman
13. The Creation of Woman
April 2, 2014
In this section the writer of Genesis not only describes the unique creation of woman but also sets forth God's foundational principles for marriage and the family unit. (Genesis 2:21-25)
The Moral Choice
12. The Moral Choice
March 26, 2014
This lesson will examine how God created the impulse in man that is his will as well as his sense of need. (Genesis 2:8-20)
God's Rest and Man's Creation
11. God's Rest and Man's Creation
March 19, 2014
This lesson continues to describe in greater detail the creation of human beings as well as the nature of the "rest" God takes after His creative activity.
The Creation of Man
10. The Creation of Man
March 12, 2014
This lesson examines the Divine Council and the similarities between the natures of God and man.
Day #5
9. Day #5
March 5, 2014
This lesson reviews God's creation activity on day #5. The class also provides a quiz over the material covered so far.
Day #3 and #4
8. Day #3 and #4
February 26, 2014
We continue to examine the process of creation and the elements God brings into being on day number 3 and 4.
Day #2 and #3
7. Day #2 and #3
February 19, 2014
The lesson describes the creation of the "heavens" and the peculiar atmosphere that existed in the pre-flood era.
The Day/Age Theory of Creation
6. The Day/Age Theory of Creation
February 12, 2014
In this section we will examine another attempt to harmonize the Evolution theory with the Creation story in the Bible.
The Gap Theory in Creationism
5. The Gap Theory in Creationism
February 5, 2014
This lesson will begin a review of various alternative interpretations of the creation portion of the book of Genesis.
Old Earth vs. Young Earth
4. Old Earth vs. Young Earth
January 29, 2014
In this lesson we will discuss the major arguments supporting the Young ( 6000 - 10,000 yrs. ) vs. the Old ( Millions to Billions of years ) age of the earth.
The Foundational Verse of the Bible
3. The Foundational Verse of the Bible
January 29, 2014
In this lesson we will demonstrate how the very first verse of the Bible refutes the major philosophies that try to explain man's existence without reference to God.
Authorship & Division of Genesis
2. Authorship & Division of Genesis
January 14, 2014
This second lesson will examine the various theories about the authorship of Genesis and it's natural and imposed divisions.
Book of Origins
1. Book of Origins
January 7, 2014
In this introductory lesson we will examine the 14 different things and events whose origins are found in the book of Genesis.
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Where to Watch Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible
Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible is available for streaming on the BibleTalk.tv website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    January 7, 2014