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WISDOM FROM THE BEGINNING:
A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF GENESIS

Father Horkan will conduct a series of Bible study sessions on the Book of Genesis from September 13, 2009 to June 20, 2010. Classes will meet on Sundays from 7:30–9:00 PM in the parish center reception room. Father Horkan will begin with a presentation on each topic and invite discussion. All people interested in learning more about the Bible are welcome. Coffee, sodas, water and light refreshments will be provided.

The topics and dates are:

The Background: The Catholic Approach to Scripture and an Outline of Genesis

September 13, 20, and 27

Supporting Outlines:
The Beginning of Wisdom, the Catholic Approach to Scripture
The Book of Genesis, Overview and Outline
The Beginning of Wisdom, the Relationship of Science and the Bible

Creation, Fall and the Promise of Salvation: Chapters 1–3

October 11, 18, and 25

Supporting Outlines:
The Creation Accounts
The Fall and First Promise of Redepmption

The Time Before Abraham: Chapters 4–11

November 1, 8, and 15

Supporting Outlines:
The Effects of Faith and Sin in the Era Before Noah
Noah and the Flood
From Noah to Abraham

The Call of Abraham, Our Father in Faith: Chapters 12–20

November 22 and December 6 and 20

Supporting Outlines:
The Call of Abraham
The Renewal of the Call of Abraham
Abraham: His Power and Limitations: Genesis 18–20

Abraham and Isaac: Testing, Sacrifice and Devotion: Chapters 21–26

January 3, 10, and 17

Supporting Outlines:
Abraham and Isaac — Gift and Sacrifice
The Rise of Isaac: The Covenant Goes to the Next Generation

Jacob and Esau: Conflict and Reconciliation: Chapters 26–33

January 31, and February 7 and 14

Supporting Outlines:
Jacob and Esau: Brothers in Conflict
The Blessings and Exile Given to Jacob
Jacob, Laban, Rachel and Leah: Love, Children and Family Feuds
The Beginning of the Journey Home
Jacob’s Return Home and Reconciliation With Esau

Jacob and His Sons: Chapters 29–30, 34–37

February 21 and 28

Supporting Outlines:
Jacob and His Sons — Chapters 33–34
Jacob and His Sons — Chapters 35–36

The Saga of Joseph: The Trials and Salvation Of a Just Man: Chapters 38–47

April 11, 18, and 25 and May 2

Supporting Outlines:
The Trials of Joseph and the Beginning of the Conversion of Judah
Joseph’s Adventures in Egypt
Joseph and His Brothers Meet Again
The People of God Move to Egypt

The Founding of the Tribes and Promises For the Future: Chapters 48–50

May 16, 23, and 30

Epilogue: Looking Forward to the Covenants and the Gospels

June 13 and 20

Updated 2 Jul 2010

 


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3815 Russell Road,
Alexandria, VA 22305

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