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David Macdonald - October 27th 2024 -Studies in Genesis Part 13: You Choose! Genesis 13 Genesis 1 – 11 : Events – 2000+ years of History Formation of Universe, Life & mankind – male & female (Ch. 1-2) Fall of mankind into sin & first promise of Deliverer (Ch. 3) Flood – judgment of sin –– entire Earth flooded (Ch. 7-8) Further rebellion – tower of Babel (Ch. 11) Formation of languages& cultures (Ch. 11) Genesis 12 – 50 : People – 300 years of History Formation of a nation – Israel Begins with Abram (Abraham) Name = אברם = exalted father Father of those who believe Revered by 3 major religions He is held as example in NT of justification by faith (Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11) Called Friend of God (2 Chronicles 20, Isaiah 41, James 2) Abram’s Background: Descended from Shem (Noah’s son) Lived in Ur in Mesopotamia Called by God to leave Ur & family to go to… Destination unknown Brings father & nephew (Lot) – disobedience #1 Stayed in Haran – disobedience #2 Father dies – journey begins again Famine in th