In this paper, I will write a scriptural response to the assigned reading of the NIV Study Bible and the Wiersbe Bible Commentary. I will write my response to chapters twelve through fifty of Genesis and chapters fourteen through thirty-eight of the Wiersbe Bible Commentary. Main Characters
Abram and his wife Sarai (later God renames them Abraham and Sarah) Sarai is also Abrams half-sister, daughter of Abram father, are two of the main characters. They could be describe as willful at times yet obedient. They doubted at times yet followed God’s commands. Abram called to become the leader of God’s nation “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make you name great and you will be a blessing” (NIV Genesis 12:2). Through his bloodline the nation of Israel was born, and eventually our savior and redeemer Jesus Christ.
Isaac (son of Abraham and Sarah) and his wife Rebekah, Rebekah who is the daughter of Isaac’s cousin Betheul, followed …show more content…
Joseph found favor with Jacob. All of his brothers were jealous of him. He was a man of strong character. His brothers sold Joseph into slavery, only for God to create a place for the nation of Israel to survive during years of famine. Just as Joseph stated to his brothers, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (NIV Genesis 50:19-20).
Characteristics
I find that once again faithfulness to God and his promise. That characteristic is the most worthy. All of the main characters in the book of Genesis show that when you are true and faithful to God. God will protect you, make you great, and bless you. Abide by God’s laws and follow his commands and he will redeem you. Even when you are not faithful, God is always trying to redeem you and bring you back to him.
Demonstrations of the