historical context of the Bible

Answers to the Big Questions of Life from Genesis and Job – Part One: Introduction, Overview, Authorship and Dating of Both Books

2026-06-11 by bible805

This lesson introduces the foundational questions that will be explored throughout the Genesis and Job series. It begins with the central truth that the Bible is God’s story, revealing His creation, His purposes, and His answers to life’s most important questions. The lesson explains why Genesis and Job are placed together in a chronological study of the Bible and why understanding them correctly provides an essential foundation for understanding both the Bible and life.

Special attention is given to the authorship and dating of Genesis and Job. The lesson presents historical, geographical, traditional, and biblical evidence supporting Moses as the author or compiler of both books and affirms that Job was a real historical person. Throughout the lesson, three foundational truths emerge: God’s sovereignty over all things, the non-transactional nature of our relationship with God, and the reality of an unseen spiritual world.

Following is the podcast, video, and below them a PDF copy of the class handouts that includes the Notes, Discussion Guide, and the infographic on Old Testament Lifespans.

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Through the Bible, Lesson #8 The Backstory of Jesus in the Old Testament

2026-02-25 by bible805

This lesson explores how the tabernacle, sacrifices, and festivals in the Old Testament form the foundation for understanding Jesus and the rest of the Bible.

Beginning with the Road to Emmaus, we are reminded that Jesus Himself explained how Moses and the Prophets pointed to Him. The New Testament repeatedly shows that what happened in the life of Jesus was the fulfillment of promises, pictures, and patterns given centuries earlier.

The lesson emphasizes that the Bible is one unified story with one ultimate Author. When read in fragments, its unity can be missed. But when viewed as a whole, the tabernacle, sacrificial system, priesthood, and festivals reveal a coherent plan of redemption pointing forward to Christ.

Each element of Israel’s worship—the altar, laver, lampstand, showbread, veil, ark, and annual feasts—served as a picture of what Jesus would ultimately fulfill. These were not random rituals, but carefully designed illustrations of cleansing, sacrifice, fellowship, intercession, rest, and final redemption. Together they form the backstory of Jesus and deepen our understanding of His life, death, resurrection, and promised return.

Following is the podcast, video, and handouts for the lesson.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #2, Genesis and Job, ANSWERS to the Big Questions of Life, part 1

2026-02-04 by bible805

This lesson introduces three foundational questions that shape the entire story of the Bible: Why we are here, what went wrong, and whether this life is all there is. Using the books of Genesis and Job, the lesson begins with God as Creator, establishing that human life is intentional, dependent, and designed for meaning and purpose. Job reinforces this truth when God speaks of creation as the basis of His authority and wisdom.

The lesson then turns to what went wrong. Genesis introduces Satan as the antagonist who challenges God’s goodness and invites humanity to trust an alternative to relationship with God. Job expands our understanding by revealing Satan’s limited power, his role as accuser, and his subordination to God. While Satan can cause real harm, his actions are always under God’s control.

Finally, the lesson addresses the question of life after death. Job provides one of the earliest and clearest affirmations of bodily resurrection in the Bible. Job’s confidence that he will see God in his own flesh shows that suffering and death are not the end of the story. This hope places all human suffering into an eternal perspective and anchors faith in God’s ultimate redemption.

Following is the podcast and the video on the lesson. NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

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Thru the Bible 2026, Lesson #1, Genesis and Job, an introduction, common authorship, and why read both together

2026-02-04 by bible805

The first lesson in the redone series–Lesson 1 Thru the Bible Genesis & Job intro

This lesson introduces the opening of the Bible’s storyline: “In the beginning, God” (Genesis 1:1). From start to finish, the Bible is God’s story—His creation, His purposes, and His redemptive plan after humanity turns away from Him and believes Satan’s lie.

The lesson also explains why Job is read very early in chronological Bible reading plans, even though it appears near the middle of most Bibles. Reading Job early gives foundational truths that shape how we understand God, suffering, and spiritual reality.

A key emphasis is that Genesis and Job are best understood as true historical accounts, not fictional stories. The lesson argues Moses authored (or more precisely, edited) both books using God’s revelation and available records. Job’s reality is confirmed by later biblical references (Ezekiel 14:14 and James 5:11).

The lesson concludes by introducing several major “Big Questions of Life” that Genesis and Job help answer, while also reminding us that the Bible may not give every answer we want—but it gives something better: God Himself shows up.

Following is the podcast and the video on the lesson. For NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

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Lesson 1, Thru the Bible, Genesis and Job, Intro, background, and authorship by Moses

2026-01-07 by bible805

The main focus of this first lesson is on the foundational teachings from the Book of Genesis and the Book of Job, particularly their significance in understanding key questions about life. We explore the authorship of both books, attributing them to Moses, and introduce crucial questions about existence, suffering, and divine authority, establishing a framework for deeper discussions in the following lessons.

Below are the Podcast (with the new host, CAPTIVATE–and where you can download a complete Transcript from this, just click on the Transcript link or three dots if your screen is narrow), PowerPoint video of the Lesson, and downloadable notes and a new handout that can either be used as a Discussion Guide for groups or a Journal Prompt for individual study.

This lesson goes along with the Bible805 plan to read through the Bible in Chronological Order. For free, reproducible schedules go to: https://wp.me/pazrJD-Mp

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