005 Creation Stories Part 5

005 Creation Stories Part 5

A brief overview of some the uses of creation narrative language used in the New Testament to express theological ideas about Jesus. Biblical Text: John 1:1–18; Matthew 1:1; Mark 1:1; Luke 3:23–38; Colossians 1:15–23; 1 Corinthians 15; Revelation 21:1–8

004 Creation Stories Part 4

The language and motifs of creation stories are used throughout the Hebrew Bible. The birth of the nation of Israel, the conquest of Israel by other nation, and the future hope for Israel are all described with creation terminology. Biblical Text: Psalm 8, 74, 84, 136; Jeremiah 4:22–27; Daniel 7–10

003 Creation Stories Part 3

Putting a well-known creation narrative in its ancient context. Here God creates order from chaos and assigns the human race the role of being His imagers on the earth. Biblical Text: Genesis 1:1–2:3

002 Creation Stories Part 2

Creation stories in ancient wisdom literature. Wisdom as the creator and means of fulfilling the human vocation. Biblical Text: Proverbs 8

001 Creation Stories Part 1

Overview of Ancient Near-Eastern creation stories that give context to the creation narrative found in the Bible. Followed by a discussion of Psalm 104. Biblical Text: Psalm 104