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The story of Melchizedek in Genesis and how it prefigures Jesus.

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure.  The writer of Hebrews explains to us just how to understand him in light of Jesus's person & work.  By starting in Hebrews, we will have a much better grasp on how to understand Genesis 12-14.

Post flood Noah and his sons and how to make sense of this story in light of "the bigger story" - Jesus! 

The Noah story continues and deepens.  The ark is "atoned for"; the dove remains; the 17th of the 7th month? These are all beautiful specifics pointing us even closer to Jesus.

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The story of Noah is about the destruction of evil and renewal of creation through the obedience of one man. That sounds an awful lot like the main story of Scripture.  Are we meant to see more in this story than just cute animals?

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Is a genealogy more than just a list of names? What is the contrast betwteen Cain's line and Seth's line? Could there be something hidden in the genealogy of Genesis 5 that is jaw-dropping? Is Enoch pointing us to Jesus, and is his son, Methuselah, pointing us to the eternally living spiritual offspring of God through Him--those who do not undergo destruction? 

We continue to look at the Older-Brother-Younger-Brother type; Cain kills Abel out of jealousy; Abel's blood cries out; Cain's curse involves wandering without a home; God's protection on Cain.  Is all of this pointing to a bigger story?

Older-Brother-Younger-Brother Types; Why is the younger brother always blessed over the older? Why is the older brother so jealous of God's favor on the younger that he wishes to kill him? Is there a bigger story going on?

Why is Adam's side opened? Why are the bride and groom "naked and unashamed"? Why is the bride of this first sinless man referred to as a "helper"? 

The man needs a helper; none on earth can be found; he is put to sleep and his side opened up; the first bride is "built" from him. What story are we talking about again?