Classroom•Heaven and Earth
Module 3

The Literary Design of Genesis 1

The literary design and symmetry of Genesis 1 is some of the most exquisite in the Hebrew Bible. Let’s dive in!

1 Hour 25 Minutes
Begin Session 13
Notebook
  1. The Structure and Message of Genesis 1
    Session 13
    The Structure and Message of Genesis 1
    Examine the literary structure of Genesis 1 and the message the structure conveys.
    24 Minutes
  2. Repeated Words in Genesis 1
    Session 14
    Repeated Words in Genesis 1
    Practice looking at the repeated words in Genesis 1 as a tool for discerning the literary design.
    24 Minutes
  3. Relationships Between Days
    Session 15
    Relationships Between Days
    Take a closer look at how the days relate to one another and how they address the problems to cosmic order presented in Genesis 1:2.
    36 Minutes
  4. Quiz
    The Literary Design of Genesis 1
    6 Questions