Bible Study · Free Bible course
Studies in Genesis: The Book of Foundations
Move through Genesis in 17 classes with video teaching, downloadable handouts, short lesson quizzes, selected readings from the complete Genesis course book, and a developing Certificate of Completion track.
Course overview
Study, understand, and apply Genesis
Genesis introduces the great foundations of biblical truth: creation, humanity, sin, judgment, grace, covenant, faith, and redemption. The course format helps individuals, groups, and teachers move from watching a video to following the lesson structure, reviewing the material, and discussing its application.
- Lessons
- 17 classes
- Each lesson
- Video + outline + quiz
- Resources
- Handouts + course book
- Teacher
- Paul J. Bucknell
Course format
Everything needed for focused study
- Watch the complete teaching video on the lesson page.
- Read the introduction and learning objectives before class.
- Follow a clear five-part lesson outline while viewing.
- Download the class handout PDF for each lesson.
- Complete a five-question review quiz after the lesson.
- Use application questions for personal or group discussion.
Free course book included
Your Genesis course book
Free enrollment includes the complete digital edition of The Bible Teaching Commentary on Genesis: The Book of Foundations in PDF and EPUB. After confirming an email address or WhatsApp number, students receive the book links and the assigned reading for each lesson.
The printed paperback remains available for students who prefer a permanent study copy.
Optional certificate track
Certificate of Completion requirements
Students may study the course freely without seeking a certificate. Those joining the certificate track will complete the following requirements.
- Confirm your email address or WhatsApp number.Your confirmed contact method activates enrollment and is used for course and certificate messages.
- Watch all 17 Genesis lessons.Students may work at their own pace and review lessons as needed.
- Complete the assigned book readings.Each lesson will identify the required section and PDF or print page range.
- Pass each short lesson quiz.A score of at least 80% is required; quizzes may be reviewed and retaken.
- Pass the cumulative final assessment.A score of at least 80% is required before requesting the certificate.
- Submit the completion affirmation.Students affirm that they personally completed the lessons, readings, and assessments.
Certificate status: This is a ministry Certificate of Completion from Biblical Foundations for Freedom, not an accredited academic credential. Certificate requests will initially be reviewed before issuance.
Course lessons
Enter the Genesis classes
Genesis Overview
An Introduction to Genesis
Begin Genesis with its reliability, unity, themes, purpose, and importance for the rest of Scripture and the Christian life.
Genesis Overview
The Theme of Grace in Genesis
Trace God's grace through the Fall, the Flood, Babel, the patriarchs, and Joseph, and see His faithful purpose advancing despite human sin.
Genesis 1:1-2:3
Creation and the Worship of God
Study Genesis 1:1-2:3 to see God as Creator, creation as purposeful, humanity as His image-bearers, and worship as our proper response.
Genesis 4:1-12
The Penetration of Evil: Religion Kills
Follow evil from the Fall into Cain's worship, anger, murder, and refusal to repent, while hearing God's warning that sin crouches at the door.
Genesis 5-9
The Preservation of the Godly Seed
See how God preserves His purpose through Enoch and Noah, judges a corrupt world in the Flood, and establishes a renewed beginning after judgment.
Genesis 10-11
Unity and Diversity
Study the table of nations and Babel to understand humanity's shared origin, cultural diversity, proud rebellion, and need for unity under God.
Genesis 12:1-9
Journey of Faith
Follow Abram's call, departure, promises, challenges, and worship to see how God begins and develops a life of faith.
Genesis 12-16, 20
Responding to Life Challenges
Learn from Abraham's costly place, person, and procedure detours, and return to God's wiser path of faith, holiness, and obedience.
Genesis 13:1-18
Our Life Journey
Contrast Abram's renewed faith with Lot's short-sighted choices, and learn how worship, vision, and trust shape the direction of life.
Genesis 14:1-24
Steps to a Growing Faith
Learn three movements of growing faith from Abram: observe God's blessing, use His provision to serve others, and secure your heart in God alone.
Genesis 21-26
Making Tough Choices
Survey Isaac and Rebekah's story to see how prayer, covenant promise, family decisions, and returning to God shape wise choices.
Genesis 23
Living by Faith
See how Abraham faces grief, honors Sarah, purchases a burial field, and takes the next obedient step while trusting God's future promise.
Genesis 28:10-22
Surprising Encounters
Follow Jacob at Bethel as God meets him unexpectedly, confirms covenant promises, assures His presence, and calls for a faith-filled response.
Genesis 31-32
The Making of a Man of God
Watch God transform Jacob through pressure, departure, confrontation, fear, prayer, wrestling, brokenness, blessing, and a new name.
Genesis 39:1-23
Pursuing Integrity
Learn from Joseph's integrity under success, sexual temptation, false accusation, and unjust imprisonment, and see why faithfulness matters in secret.
Genesis 45-50
Resilience in Difficult Times
See how Joseph faces betrayal, delay, power, reconciliation, and loss with trust in God's providence, compassion, and faithful service.
Genesis 50:15-26
Essentials of Forgiveness
Learn from Joseph that forgiveness releases revenge, comforts the fearful, responds with active kindness, and rests in God's rule over evil.