Bible Outline - Genesis - True Words Baptist Church

The Book of Genesis (KJV) – Chapter-by-Chapter Outline

PART ONE: THE BEGINNINGS (Genesis 1-11)

This section of Genesis details the foundational events of creation, humanity’s fall, the great flood, and the dispersion at Babel.

Genesis 1-2: The Creation of the World 🌍

I. God’s Work of Creation

Day 1 – Light is created and separated from darkness (1:3-5)
Day 2 – The heavens (firmament) and waters are formed (1:6-8)
Day 3 – Dry land, seas, and vegetation appear (1:9-13)
Day 4 – Sun, moon, and stars are created to mark time (1:14-19)
Day 5 – Marine life and birds fill the seas and skies (1:20-23)
Day 6 – Land animals and humanity (male and female) are created (1:24-31)
Day 7 – God rests, blessing and sanctifying the Sabbath (2:1-3)

II. The First Human Relationship

Adam is formed from dust; God breathes life into him (2:7)
The Garden of Eden is established with the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (2:8-17)
Eve is created from Adam’s rib; marriage is instituted (2:18-25)

Genesis 3-5: The Fall and Its Consequences 🍎

I. The First Sin (Genesis 3)

The Serpent’s Deception – Eve is tempted and eats from the forbidden tree (3:1-6)
The Consequences of Sin – Adam and Eve recognize their nakedness and hide (3:7-13)
God’s Judgment – Curses upon the serpent, Eve, and Adam (3:14-19)
Expulsion from Eden – Angels guard the entrance to the Garden (3:20-24)

II. Cain and Abel (Genesis 4)

Abel offers an acceptable sacrifice; Cain’s is rejected (4:1-7)
Cain murders Abel and is cursed to wander (4:8-16)
Cain’s descendants and the first city (4:17-26)

III. The Generations Before the Flood (Genesis 5)

Genealogy from Adam to Noah, including Enoch, who “walked with God” and was taken (5:1-32)

Genesis 6-10: The Flood and God’s Covenant 🌊

I. The Wickedness of Humanity (Genesis 6)

Humanity’s corruption and violence grieve God (6:1-7)
Noah finds grace; God commands him to build the Ark (6:8-22)

II. The Global Flood (Genesis 7-8)

The Ark is entered; rain falls for 40 days and nights (7:1-24)
The waters recede; Noah sends out a dove (8:1-14)
Noah exits the Ark and offers a sacrifice; God promises never to flood the earth again (8:15-22)

III. The Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9)

God blesses Noah and establishes the rainbow as a sign of His covenant (9:1-17)
Noah’s sons and the sin of Ham (9:18-29)

IV. The Tower of Babel (Genesis 10-11) 🏗️

Nations descend from Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth (10:1-32)
Humanity’s attempt to build a tower; God confuses their language (11:1-9)

PART TWO: THE PATRIARCHS (Genesis 12-50)

This section highlights the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—God’s covenant with His people.

Genesis 12-25: The Life of Abraham 🌟

God’s Call to Abram – A promise of land, descendants, and blessing (12:1-9)
Abram and Sarai in Egypt – Abram lies about Sarai being his sister (12:10-20)
God’s Covenant with Abraham – Promises of offspring as numerous as the stars (15:1-21)
Ishmael’s Birth – Sarai’s servant, Hagar, bears Abram’s first son (16:1-16)
Isaac’s Birth – The child of promise arrives; circumcision is instituted (21:1-8)
The Testing of Abraham – God commands him to sacrifice Isaac but provides a ram (22:1-19)
Sarah’s Death and Burial – Abraham secures a burial site at Machpelah (23:1-20)

Genesis 26-36: The Life of Isaac and Jacob 👥

Isaac’s Blessing – Rebekah helps Jacob deceive Isaac to receive the firstborn blessing (27:1-46)
Jacob’s Vision – A ladder to heaven in Bethel (28:10-22)
Jacob’s Marriages – Works for Laban to marry Rachel and Leah (29:1-30)
Jacob’s Twelve Sons – The patriarchs of Israel’s twelve tribes (29:31-30:24)
Jacob Wrestles with God – His name is changed to Israel (32:22-32)
Reunion with Esau – Jacob and Esau reconcile (33:1-20)

Genesis 37-50: The Story of Joseph 🌾

Joseph’s Dreams – His brothers sell him into slavery (37:1-36)
Joseph in Egypt – Rises to power after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams (39:1-41:57)
The Great Famine – Joseph’s brothers unknowingly bow before him (42:1-44:34)
Joseph Reveals Himself – Family moves to Egypt (45:1-47:31)
Jacob’s Final Blessings – Prophecies about his sons (49:1-28)
Joseph’s Death – God’s people remain in Egypt, awaiting deliverance (50:22-26)

Conclusion

Genesis sets the foundation for the rest of Scripture, introducing themes of creation, sin, judgment, redemption, and God’s covenant relationship with humanity. Through the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—God establishes a people who will carry His promises forward, leading ultimately to Jesus Christ.

This Genesis chapter-by-chapter outline is an excellent study guide for understanding the key events and theological themes in Genesis (KJV). Whether you’re a pastor, student, or Bible enthusiast, this structured format will help deepen your study of God’s divine plan from the beginning of time.

Bible Outline – Genesis