| 1: 1-2, various |
The Creation of the World |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his exposition of the first Book of the Bible by expounding the verses of Genesis which describe God's creative power in eternity. |
| 1: 3-5 |
The Light of the World |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the creation of light by God. |
| 1: 6-19 |
The Creation Continued |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his study of God's creation of the universe. Criticism is provided of the different views of the world's origin. |
| 1: 20 - 2: 3 |
Man and the Cultural Mandate |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson teaches on God's command that man subdue the earth. Dr. Johnson also explains the origin of the doctrine of the Trinity. |
| 2: 4-7 |
The Mystery of Man, or the Modern Crisis of Identity |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses man's struggle with understanding himself outside of his creation by God. |
| 2: 8-17 |
Man in his Probation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Genesis with the Covenant of Works between God and Adam. |
| 2: 18-25 |
The First Divine Institution |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson teaches on the first union between man and woman. |
| 3: 1-8 |
The Fall of Man |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson exposits the temptation of woman and man and their disobedience to God's word. |
| 3: 8-19 |
The Sting of Death and the Seed of Woman |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Genesis passage which relates God's meeting with man after his sin. |
| 3: 20-24 |
Paradise Lost - but Regainable! |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson goes into further detail about God's judgment of Adam's sin in the Garden of Eden. God's promise of a future redemption is expounded, and the symbolism between God's provision after man's Fall and Christ's sacrifice on Calvary is examined. |
| 4: 1-8 |
The Voice of God's First Prophet to Our Dying World |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. |
| 4: 9-26 |
The Way of Cain |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Scripture passage that details the judgment of Cain and the godless society formed by his offspring. |
| 5: 1-32 |
The Reign of the Grim Reaper and the Rapture of Enoch |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the genealogy of Adam. The life of Enoch is also exposited. |
| 6: 1-8 |
The Day of Noah |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson described the wickedness of the world in which Noah was called to build the ark. |
| 6: 9-22 |
Noah and the Power of the Minority |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on God's choice of Noah to build the Ark. |
| 7: 1-24 |
The Great Flood and the Saving Ark |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson teaches on the food and Noah's salvation. |
| 8: 1-22 |
Noah's House Saved, the World Condemned |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds God's judgment of man during the flood. |
| 9: 1-17 |
The Universal Covenant |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition of Noah's sacrifice to God after the flood and God's subsequent promise to him. |
| 9: 8-29 |
The Prophecy of Noah and the Race Question |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses the blessings and curses upon Noah's sons as they populated the earth. |
| 10: 1-32 |
The History of the Sons of Noah (The Table of Nations) |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the genealogy of Noah's sons, including some of the early histories recorded in the Table of Nations. |
| 11: 1-9 |
The Spirit of Man and the Sovereignty of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains "the spirit of Babylon." |
| 11: 10 - 12: 5 |
The Call of Abram, or Election, Effectual Calling and Final Perseverance |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the meaning of election in God's calling of Abraham. |
| 12: 1-3 |
The Abrahamic - Fundamental Covenant |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces what he calls possibly the most important covenant in Scripture. |
| 12: 4-9 |
The First Great Pilgrim Father |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his teachings on Abraham the Patriarch. |
| 12: 10-20 |
The Dance of Circumstances and the Danger of Compromise |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Abram's first test of faith after God called him into the Promised Land. The details of his failure with Sarah before Pharoah are studied. |
| 13: 1-18 |
The Lure of the Invisible and Abram's Choice |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides exposition on the separation of Abram with his nephew, Lot. |
| 14: 1-24 |
The Faith of the Father of the Faithful: Uncompromising |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his teachings on the life of Abraham. The meeting between Abram, the kings of the valley and Melchizedek is expounded. |
| 15: 1-6 |
Abraham and Justification by Faith |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson goes in depth about Abraham's justification by God upon being given the divine promise of vast descendants. |
| 15: 7-21 |
The Ratification of the Abrahamic Covenant |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses God's unilateral promise to Abraham. |
| 16: 1-16 |
Ishmael: the Product of Doing God's Will in the Power of the Flesh |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the conception and birth of Ishmael. |
| 17: 1-8 |
The Sealing of the Covenant and Abram's New Name |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds God's command and promise to Abraham to "Walk before Me." |
| 17: 9-27 |
The Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the rite of circumsion as part of God's promise to Abraham. |
| 18: 1-33 |
Abraham Visited by his Friend, or the Intimacies of the Divine Fellowship |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes the direct encounter of Sarah and Abraham with the pre-incarnate Messiah. Dr. Johnson also comments on Abraham's prayer that any righteous in Sodom be spared. |
| 19: 1-38 |
Sodom, Lot, and the Harvest of Sowing to the Flesh |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the judgment of Sodom and Gommorah and the preservation of Lot. |
| 20: 1-18 |
The Patriarch Practicing Deceit |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains Abraham's besetting sin. |
| 21: 1-34 |
The Promise Fulfilled and the Weaning of Abraham |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson teaches on God's continued training of Abraham as the result of Isaac's birth.
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| 22: 1-24 |
The Old Testament's Greatest Scene |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac.
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| 23: 1-20 |
Sarah's Death and the Power of the Resurrection |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the death of Sarah and Abraham's hope in God's athe land which he was given.
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| 24: 1-67 |
A Bride for Isaac |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on one of the Bible's greatest love stories. Dr. Johnson describes the event's metaphorical relationship to Christ and the church.
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| 25: 1-26 |
The Last Days of Abraham and the First Days of Jacob |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Abraham's epilogue and the birth of Jacob and Esau.
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| 25: 27-34 |
Esau's Profane Act |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes the true profanity of Esau and the essential faith of Jacob.
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| 26: 1-35 |
Isaac - the Passive and Patient Patriarch |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Genesis chapter which examines the character of Isaac.
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| 27: 1-46 |
The Stolen Blessing |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the deceit of Issac by Rebekah and Jacob. Dr. Johnson explains how God's purposes are accomplished in spite of the disobedience to his word by each member of the patriarch's family.
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| 28: 1-22 |
Jacob's Ladder: Grace Unsought, Unstinted and Unforgettable |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Jacob's vision after fleeing his brother Esau.
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| 29: 1-35 |
The Deceiver Deceived: Or Jacob Learning the Justice of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes what he calls "The School of Christ" as illustrated by Jacob's marriage to Rachel.
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| 30: 1-43 |
Jacob in the Crucible of Divine Discipline |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes the sinful nature of Jacob by expounding the Genesis passage that relates his family life.
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| 31: 1-55 |
The Stirring up of Jacob's Nest |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the split between Jacob and his uncle, Laban.
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| 32: 1-32 |
Peniel, from Supplanter to Prevailer |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Scripture account of Jacob's wrestling with God.
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| 33: 1-20 |
After Peniel: God's Fighter Retreating |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes how Jacob continued to struggle with his sin nature even after his spiritually intense encounter with God.
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| 34: 1-31 |
Jacob at Shechem, or Worldliness: It's Character and Cure |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the life of Jacob's family near Shechem and the tragedies that resulted.
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| 35: 1-29 |
Back to Bethel |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Jacob's return to Bethel and a right relaionship with God.
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| 36: 1-43 |
Lessons from the Generations of Esau |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the Genesis passage detailing Esau's descendants.
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| 37: 1-36 |
Joseph: Beloved, Hated, Sold |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his exposition of the life of Joseph.
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| 38: 1-30 |
Judah and the Messianic Succession |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the weird and lurid passage of Genesis that records the account of Judah's children and the patriarch's fornication with Tamar.
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| 39: 1-23 |
Joseph: Tested and Triumphant |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives expostion on Joseph's obedience to God while a slave in Potiphar's household.
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| 40: 1-23 |
Joseph Prepared by Providence in Pharoah's Prison |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Joseph's imprisonment in Egypt.
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| 41: 1-57 |
From Prison to Prime Minister |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Joseph's ascention to leadership in Egypt.
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| 42: 1-38 |
The Presistent Power of a Guilty Conscience |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the first encounter of Joseph with his brothers in Egypt.
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| 43: 1-34 |
Joseph's Brethren and the Disciplines of Life |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds God's disciplining of Israel and his sons through Joseph's position in Egypt.
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| 44: 1 - 45: 15 |
Consternation, Mediation and Reconciliation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Joseph's revelation to his brothers.
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| 45: 16 - 46: 34 |
Jacob: Surprised, Sustained and Satisfied by the God of Isaac |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the reunion of Joseph and Jacob.
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| 47: 1-31 |
The Grandeur of God's Warrior |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the elderly faithfulness of Jacob. The typology of Joseph is also discussed.
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| 48: 1-22 |
Jacob Blessing Joseph's Sons |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes the ultimate expression of Jacob's faithfulness to the promises of God.
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| 49: 1-28 |
Jacob's Last Words, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the first of a two-part message on Jacob's final words to his sons. The prophecies of the oldest four sons of Israel are discussed.
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| 49: 13-22 |
Jacob's Last Words, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his teaching on the prophecies of the sons of Israel by their father.
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| 50: 1-26 |
Joseph's Last Words |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the final chapter of Genesis and Joseph's final act of faithfulness to the promises of the God of his fathers.
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