First Words: Genesis 1–2:7

Exploring Scripture through Ancient Eyes

Jeffrey D. Johnson

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Year: 2016
• ISBN:
  9781532605932
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

First Words: Genesis 1-2: 7 is a verse-by-verse study of Genesis 1-2: 7, highlighting the historical context, Rabbinical and Evangelical interpretations of the text, while unlocking the meaning of certain Hebrew words.

First Words: Genesis 1–2:7

First Words is a verse-by-verse study of Genesis 1–2:7 highlighting the historical context, Rabbinical and Evangelical interpretations of the text, and unlocking the meanings of certain Hebrew words.

Author

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson is a dedicated expositor, and Bible teacher with expertise in Jewish roots of Christianity, the Middle East, and theology. Dr. Jeff is the founder and president of Israel Today Ministries. He’s a teacher, pastor, religious writer, adjunct professor and humanitarian feeding thousands in the Middle East. His books and articles address the Jewish roots of Christianity, biblical prophecy, theology, and adventure.

Dr. Jeff has an intense love for Israel and her Messiah. He is motivated by intellectual curiosity, devotion to historic biblical truth and spiritual awareness. He passionately emphasizes, “As you bless one child, it is as though you are blessing Messiah himself” (Matthew 25:40; Proverbs 14:21).

Dr. Jeff has taught scripture in hundreds of churches and conferences throughout the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. He has also been a visiting professor/speaker at:

Harvard University

Greek Bible Institute (Athens, Greece)

Ariel Ministries

Arizona College of the Bible

MJAA Dallas Conference I

IMI Bible Conferences

Southwestern Baptist Seminary

Massillon Baptist College

Arlington Baptist College

Louisiana Baptist University

Tennessee Temple University

International Christian Embassy, Jerusalem

He is simply known as Doctor Jeff: an easy going yet dynamic speaker who can break down the Word of God into its most basic principles with excitement and enthusiasm enough to peak your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Comments from Christian Leaders

Has for many years faithfully preached the Word of God with accuracy and insight . . . an able expositor of the Word of God

—John Walvoord, Dallas Theological Seminary

A careful expositor of Scripture who has a particular interest in prophecy and Jewish studies

—Homer Kent, Grace College and Seminary

A practitioner of all that he preaches

—Paige Patterson, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

I heartily recommend Jeffrey Johnson and his ministry

—Edgar C. James, Moody Bible Institute

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has worked with Israel Today Ministries for many years and acknowledges the support in particular that this organization has given to the less privileged and needy in Israel. We are honoured and proud to be working with Israel Today Ministries and have no hesitation in recommending them to other interested groups, individuals and organizations

—Malcolm Hedding, Executive Director, International Christian Embassy Jerusalem

His commitments to the biblical Word and the “Word made flesh” are processed through his commitment to bringing Jewish studies to bear on both.

—Jeffrey L. Seif, University Distinguished Professor of Bible and Jewish Studies, Kings University

I warmly recommend Jeffrey D. Johnson as a Bible Expositor with special insights on the origin, nature and destiny of God’s chosen people, Israel.

—John C. Whitcomb, Bible Scholar, Author

I commend and recommend with great enthusiasm the ministry of Jeffrey Johnson. He has a gifted teaching ministry with encompasses Biblical prophecy and insights into modern-day Judaism.

—Paul Tassell, Bible Scholar, Author, Former National Representative of the G.A.R.B.C.

Introduction

May he kiss me with the kisses of

his mouth (Song of Songs 1:2)!

A Kiss from God

This is the cry of the bride—a desire for more of the Beloved, a desire for intimacy. The Shulamite maiden (Israel, the Bride of Messiah, the individual soul for whom Messiah died) is speaking here. She is not satisfied with relationship at a distance. She desires close contact. Kissing only occurs in close, face-to-face relationships.

The Scripture tells us that God spoke to Moses p’anim al p’anim, face to face suggesting intimacy (Exod. 33:11). He spoke to the people of Israel at various times and in different ways throughout the prophets. But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, Yeshua (Hebrews 1:1, 2).1

What is a kiss from God? According to rabbinic tr...

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Dedication
• Endorsements
• First Words: Genesis 1–2:7
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Important Numbers
• Chapter 2: Important Words
• Chapter 3: Purpose of Genesis
• Chapter 4: First Words: Genesis 1:1–3
• Chapter 5: The Seven Days—The Seven Paragraphs: Genesis 1:2—2:3
• Chapter 6: History (Toldot) of the Heavens and Earth: Genesis 2:4–7
• Appendix: Regarding Hebrew
• First Words Student’s Notes
• Bibliography