Studies In The Book Of Genesis

A series of 12 Lectures on Genesis 1-11 by Dr Mike Viccary

This Bible course is aimed at those desiring a deeper knowledge of the Scriptures, and the scriptural view for the origin of Man.

• Venue: Cannan Christian College, near Five Lane Ends
• Dates: Thursdays 7-9pm, 16th November to 14th December 2006 & 4th January to 8th February 2007
• Cost: £60 (includes full set of talks on CD)

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Lectures

Introduction

Lecture 1

• Book List.
• Doctrine of Scripture.
• Historicity of Genesis and its structure.
• Who wrote Genesis (article)?

Genesis 1 v 1 - 2 v 4

Lecture 2

• Themes, doctrines, beginnings, beginnings and endings.
• The pace of science.

Lecture 3

• The structure of 1 v 1 - 2 v 4a. Pattern and order.
• Genesis 1 v 1.
• Genesis 1 v 2 and the "gap theory".

Lecture 4

• Other compromises with Genesis 1 v 1 - 2 v 4a.
• Selected text from Genesis 1 v 1 - 2 v 4a.
• Spiritual lessons (including typology).

Genesis 2 v 4 - 25

Lecture 5

• Early earth conditions.
• The creation of man and woman and marriage.
• God the head gardener & the two trees and their significance.
• Pre-flood geography.

Genesis 3 v 1 - 24

Lecture 6

• The fall and the effects of the fall - Eden lost.
• The promise of Christ - Paradise regained.
• The extent of the Fall.

Genesis 4 v 1 - 5 v 32

Lecture 7

• Pre-flood population and development.
• A look at Cain and Abel.
• The contrast between the two lines (C.f. Enochs, Lamechs).

Lecture 8

• A look at biblical chronologies.

Genesis 6 v 1 - 9 v 29

Lecture 9

• The wickedness of the earth and the fast-forward to the end times.
• Noah a preacher of righteousness and the ark considered.
• Flood facts - Biblical (a universal flood).
• Flood facts - geological (fossils).

Lecture 10

• Flood chronology.
• Re-commissioning, covenants, drunkenness and prophecy.
• The typical significance of the flood story.

Genesis 10v 1 - 11 v 32

Lecture 11

• The table of nations and population of the world.
• The great rebellion of Nimrod.

Lecture 12

• Connections to myths and archaeology of the world.
• Introducing Abraham.

Further Information

A Welcome Pack will be given on day one.

Note Booklets will be issued.

Audio recordings of the lectures will be available on CD (included in the price).

Recommended books may be purchased through the Church on the Way bookshop.

Payment will be in two halves. The first payment of £30 is due on 16th November, the second and final payment will be due on 4th January.

Please make cheques payable to: Church On The Way

Location

Canaan Christian College
158 Bradford Road
Idle, Bradford, BD10 8SA

• Phone: 01274 617737
• E-mail: info@canaancollege.org
• Web: http://www.canaancollege.org

About Dr Viccary

Dr. Mike Viccary, B Tech PhD, PGCE (1st Class Hons.), is Head of Science at Bradford Christian School.

Dr. Viccary has engaged in research both at University Level (solid state chemistry) and Industry (plastics and composite materials). He has also researched in the relationship between science and the Christian faith, and has an interest in Tertiary Christian Education. He has a Diploma in Theology and Pastoral studies LRBS. One year studied at Lebanon Missionary Bible College.

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