Biblical Outlines

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 33, specifically Jacob’s encounter and reconciliation with Esau B. Introduction to the narrative of the events surrounding the incident involving Dinah, Shechem, and the people of Shechem in Genesis 34 II. Dinah’s Encounter with Shechem A. Verses 1-4: Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, is violated by Shechem, a … Continue reading “Genesis 34”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 32, specifically Jacob’s wrestling with God and his reunion with Esau B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s encounter and reconciliation with Esau in Genesis 33 II. Jacob’s Approach to Esau A. Verses 1-3: Jacob sees Esau approaching with his four hundred men and arranges his … Continue reading “Genesis 33”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 31, specifically Jacob’s departure from Paddan-aram and his conflict with Laban B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s encounter with God and his reunion with Esau in Genesis 32 II. Jacob’s Preparation and Fear of Esau’s Revenge A. Verses 1-2: Jacob continues his journey and is … Continue reading “Genesis 32”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 30, specifically Jacob’s family dynamics and his prosperity in Laban’s household B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s departure from Paddan-aram and his conflict with Laban in Genesis 31 II. Jacob’s Desire to Return Home A. Verses 1-3: Jacob overhears Laban’s sons speaking negatively about him … Continue reading “Genesis 31”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 29, specifically Jacob’s arrival in Paddan-aram and his marriages to Leah and Rachel B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s family dynamics and the birth of his children in Genesis 30 II. The Rivalry between Leah and Rachel A. Verses 1-2: Rachel, initially barren, becomes envious … Continue reading “Genesis 30”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 28, specifically Jacob’s departure from Beersheba and his encounter with God at Bethel B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s arrival in Paddan-aram and his interactions with Laban in Genesis 29 II. Jacob’s Arrival in Paddan-aram A. Verses 1-3: Jacob arrives at the well in Haran, … Continue reading “Genesis 29”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 27, specifically Jacob’s deception and the stolen blessing B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s journey to Paddan-aram and his encounter with God in Genesis 28 II. Jacob’s Departure from Beersheba A. Verses 1-5: Isaac instructs Jacob not to take a wife from the Canaanites and … Continue reading “Genesis 28”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 26, specifically Isaac’s experiences in Gerar and his conflicts with Abimelech B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s deception and the blessing obtained from Isaac in Genesis 27 II. Isaac’s Intention to Bless Esau A. Verses 1-4: Isaac, old and blind, instructs Esau to prepare a … Continue reading “Genesis 27”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 25, specifically the birth and struggle of Esau and Jacob B. Introduction to the narrative of Isaac’s experiences in Gerar and his interactions with Abimelech in Genesis 26 II. Isaac in Gerar A. Verses 1-5: Isaac faces a famine in the land and is instructed by … Continue reading “Genesis 26”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 24, specifically the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah B. Introduction to the narrative of the descendants of Abraham and the death of Abraham in Genesis 25 II. The Descendants of Abraham and Keturah A. Verses 1-4: Abraham marries Keturah, and she bears him six sons B. … Continue reading “Genesis 25”