ABRAHAM

MODULE 3: The Seed and the Covenant

SESSION 11: The Genesis 1-11 Melody Repeats

The Avraham story is built on the structure of the repeating melody of Genesis 1-11. Knowing this structure helps us understand when the authors are making intentional shifts to emphasize or subvert expectations. The story cycle pivots on the de-creation/new creation note of the melody. Just like the dry wilderness at the beginning of Genesis 2, sometimes the “flood” note of the melody is about not enough water instead of too much.