SERIES: This sub-series is a 10 part collection of talks by Dr. BJ Boles that are part of the overall “Light My Path 313” series. This sub-series is entitled “Genesis” and is from the Old Testament of the Bible. The story covered is from the “Origin of Sin” to the “Tower of Babel” and comes from the book of Genesis.
TALKS: Each completed talk is available to view by clicking the links provided below or you may also visit our YouTube Channel at www.LMP313.com
COMPANION BOOK: The companion book for the “Genesis” series is “Patriarchs and Prophets” by Ellen G. White. The book is available online free at: http://www.whiteestate.org/books/pp/pp.asp
Topic: Sin; Choice, Free Will
Summary: This talk looks at the origin of evil? Where did sin come from? Why did God allow sin? What were some of the consequences for evil? What does choice and the free will have to do with humans? Why is sin on earth?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 1) “Why was Sin Permitted?”
Topic: Creation, Evolution, God as Creator
Summary: This talk looks at creation. How was the world formed? Where did mankind come from? Evolution versus Creation.
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 2) “The Creation”
Topic: Test of Faith; Affects of Sin, God's Grace
Summary: This talk looks at earth's first two inhabitants, Adam and Eve and a test of loyalty to God in the Garden of Eden. How did sin enter the hearts of mankind? How would God react to "the fall" of mankind?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 3) “The Temptation and Fall”
Topic: Consequence of Sin; Plan of Salvation
Summary: This talk what God’s response was to sin. Would He abandon the fallen race? We explore the plan of salvation.
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 4) “The Plan of Redemption”
Topic: Offerings to God, Murder, God's Love
Summary: This talk looks at Adam and Eves tow sons Cain and Abel. Why did God reject Cain’s sacrifice. What caused Cain to murder his brother? How did God respond?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 5) “Cain and Abel Tested”
Topic: Walking with God, God's People
Summary: This talk looks the genealogy of Adam. How did Enoch walk with God and what was the result? What were the distinctions in the two main lines of decedents from Adam.
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 6) “Seth and Enoch”
Topic: Judgement, God Saves
Summary: This talk looks the flood that destroyed the whole world. Why did God do it? What were the warnings given? What are the parallels to the last days?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 7) “The Flood”
Topic: The Rainbow, Promises of God, Dependability of God
Summary: This talk looks at after the flood. How did God take care of man? What was the symbol of God’s promise? What are some of the great promises of God made to man?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 8) “After the Flood”
Topic: Sabbath; Creator, Evolution
Summary: This talk looks a special gift given to mankind all the way back at creation. Why does the week exist? Compare God as Master Designer to theory of evolution.
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 9) “The Literal Week”
“Babylonian Origins” (#10 of 10)
Topic: Rebellion, God's Judgement, Spiritual Babylon
Summary: This talk looks the story of the tower of Babel. Why did God stop its construction? Are their lessons for the last days? How are Babylon and Spiritual Babylon related?
Companion Reading: Patriarchs and Prophets (Chapter 10) “The Tower of Babel”