Biblical Outlines

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 23, specifically Abraham’s purchase of the burial site for Sarah B. Introduction to the narrative of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for Isaac in Genesis 24 II. Abraham’s Request to Find a Wife for Isaac A. Verses 1-4: Abraham, advanced in age, instructs … Continue reading “Genesis 24”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 22, specifically Abraham’s test and sacrifice of Isaac B. Introduction to the narrative of Sarah’s death and Abraham’s purchase of a burial site in Genesis 23 II. Sarah’s Death and Mourning A. Verses 1-2: Sarah dies in Hebron at the age of 127, and Abraham mourns … Continue reading “Genesis 23”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 21, specifically the departure of Hagar and Ishmael B. Introduction to the narrative of Abraham’s test and sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 II. God’s Command to Sacrifice Isaac A. Verse 1: God tests Abraham by commanding him to take his son Isaac, whom he loves, … Continue reading “Genesis 22”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 20, specifically Abraham’s encounter with Abimelech in Gerar B. Introduction to the narrative of the birth of Isaac and the departure of Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21 II. The Birth of Isaac A. Verses 1-2: God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah, and Sarah … Continue reading “Genesis 21”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 19, specifically the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah B. Introduction to the narrative of Abraham’s encounter with Abimelech in Genesis 20 II. Abraham’s Deception in Gerar A. Verses 1-2: Abraham moves to Gerar and introduces Sarah as his sister to Abimelech, the king of Gerar B. … Continue reading “Genesis 20”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 18, specifically Abraham’s intercession for Sodom B. Introduction to the narrative of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 II. The Arrival of the Two Angels A. Verses 1-3: The two angels arrive in Sodom in the evening and are welcomed by Lot at … Continue reading “Genesis 19”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 17, specifically God’s covenant with Abraham and the institution of circumcision B. Introduction to the narrative of the visitation of three angels to Abraham in Genesis 18 II. The Visit of the Three Angels A. Verses 1-2: Abraham sees three men standing near his tent and … Continue reading “Genesis 18”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 16, specifically the birth of Ishmael B. Introduction to the narrative of God’s covenant with Abram, his name change to Abraham, and the institution of circumcision in Genesis 17 II. God’s Covenant with Abraham A. Verses 1-2: God appears to Abraham and identifies Himself as God … Continue reading “Genesis 17”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 15, specifically God’s covenant with Abram B. Introduction to the narrative of Sarai’s plan to provide Abram with a child through her maidservant, Hagar, in Genesis 16 II. Sarai’s Plan and Hagar’s Pregnancy A. Verses 1-3: Sarai, unable to conceive, gives her maidservant Hagar to Abram … Continue reading “Genesis 16”

I. Introduction A. Transition from the events in Genesis 14, specifically Abram’s rescue of Lot B. Introduction to the narrative of God’s covenant with Abram in Genesis 15 II. God’s Promise to Abram A. Verse 1: God reassures Abram, telling him not to fear and that He will be his shield and great reward B. … Continue reading “Genesis 15”