Ken Garrison

It is always interesting to consider what the Bible tells us and what it does not. The end of Genesis focused on the life of Joseph after the death of Jacob. The beginning of Exodus focuses on the people of Israel almost 400 years later (The gap between Joseph’s death and Moses’ birth is estimated to be 279 years). No account is given of events between these points. Even though … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Exodus 1-5

Now this is not the end.  It is not even the beginning of the end.  But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning - Winston Churchill – 1942   These are the words of Winston Churchill in the early days of WWII.  As we complete our study of the book of Genesis, I feel the same way.  Genesis (Hebrew Bereshit) means “in the … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 48-50

As noted in previous studies, the latter section of the book of Genesis is prophetic in nature (chapters 37-50).  The future leadership of the nation of Israel is described hundreds of years before the fact.  Joseph is a unique type of Messiah.  His descendants, Ephraim and Manasseh will become leaders of the northern tribes of … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 44-47

The portion of the Bible recorded from Genesis 37-50 gives an account of the character of two men, Judah and Joseph.  This is prophecy because it provided the foundation for subsequent leadership in Israel.  When Israel final possessed the land following the Exodus, the tribes of Judah and Joseph received the territory of the central highlands from the … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 41-44:17

The book of Genesis is prophetic in nature. The theme from chapter 12 through 36 is God’s interaction with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God established His election through these three witnesses. Later when God called Moses at Mt. Sinai, He declared that His eternal, memorial name was the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob (Exodus 3:15). From Genesis chapter 37 … [Read more...] about Bible Study: Genesis 37-40