A weekly Bible teaching by Bible commentator, author, and teacher David Guzik from enduringword.com.

Genesis 25 – The Death of Abraham and the Birth of Jacob & Esau

Part 29 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth study of the book of Genesis, expositing through all of chapter 25: The midway chapter-point in Genesis. This chapter records the passing of Abraham and the birth of Isaac’s sons. What follows is the story of two sons and one birthright between them. Pastor David concludes by highlighting some of the many ways that this chapter speaks to (or contrasts) with the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 24 – A Bride for Isaac

Part 28 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth study of the book of Genesis, expositing through all of chapter 24. This chapter records the journey of Abraham’s chief servant to the Land of Ur, in order to find a bride for his master’s son Issac. What follows is an incredible story of how God works all things together for His glory. Pastor David concludes by highlighting some of the many ways that this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 23 – The Death and Burial of Sarah

Part 27 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth study of the book of Genesis, expositing through chapter 23 in full. This chapter records the death and burial of Sarah – the wife of Abraham and mother of Issac, and the arrangement of her burial cave (Machpelah, Makhpela), which is still known today. Pastor David concludes by highlighting some of the ways that this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 22 – Abraham Is Willing To Sacrifice Isaac

Part 26 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth study of the book of Genesis, expositing through chapter 22 in full. This chapter sees the testing of Abraham, through the oft-examined yet very misunderstood “Binding of Isaac”. Pastor David details each verse of the chapter, as well as highlighting some of the profound ways that this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Christ Jesus. The chapter concludes with the foreshadowing of Rebekah.

Genesis 21 – Isaac Born and Ishmael Sent Away

Part 25 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth study of the book of Genesis, expositing through all of chapter 21. This chapter sees the birth of Sarah & Abraham’s son, Isaac, and the tensions and consequences of their machinations which bore Ishmael to Hagar. There is also the swearing of an oath at Beersheba. Pastor David details each verse of the chapter, as well as highlighting some of the ways this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 20 – Abraham Lies About Sarah Again

Part 24 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing on all of chapter 20. This chapter records the encounter with Abimelek king of Gerar, this being the second pagan king to rebuke Abraham for his fuzzy account of his relation to Sarah. Pastor David details each verse of the chapter, as well as highlighting some of the ways this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 19 – The Destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah

Part 23 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing chapter 19. This chapter details the fate of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham’s nephew Lot’s last minute escape, and the abhorrent acts of Lot’s two daughters. Pastor David details each of these accounts, as well as highlighting some of the ways this chapter speaks to the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 18 – The Promise of Isaac Confirmed

Part 22 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing chapter 18. This chapter sees God’s affirmation and further confirmation of his previous promise to intervene in and assure the birth of a son between Sarah and Abraham, Sarah’s response to overhearing the promise, and a negotiation between Abraham and the Lord over the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pastor David details each of these records, as well as pointing out some of the ways this chapter echoes the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 17 – God Affirms the Covenant with Abram

Part 21 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing on chapter 17, which sees God’s affirmation and further confirmation of his previously spoken covenant, and the subsequent name changes of both Abram and Sarai. Pastor David details each of these records, as well as pointing out some way this chapter echoes the personage and mission of Christ Jesus.

Genesis 16 – Hagar and the Birth of Ishmael

Part 20 in Pastor David Guzik’s in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing on chapter 16, which sees Sarai’s doubt-fueled suggestion to Abram, the jealousy that resulted, and the birth of the Arabian peoples. Pastor David details each of these records as well as how this chapter points to Christ Jesus.