Genesis, therefore was written from the standpoint of the Exodus. It answered the questions of the people where they came from, how and why they got down to Egypt, and what was their heritage?
Genesis And Mt. Sinai One of the purposes of the author of Genesis was to make a connection between God’s original plan of blessing for humanity and His establishment of the covenant with the nation Israel at Mt. Sinai. The covenant at Mt. Sinai is God’s plan to restore the blessing lost in the Garden of Eden when humanity rebelled against God. This lost blessing will be realized through the descendants of Abraham. Blessing Not Restored The covenant at Mt. Sinai did not restore God’s blessing to humanity because Israel, the chosen people, failed to keep their part of the covenant. Hence God promised future blessings for the people that He Himself would bring. The Lord said there will come a day when God will give Israel a new heart to trust Him. Promise Of Future Blessing Though humanity failed in the Garden, and at Mt. Sinai, there is a promise of future blessing where God’s promises will be fulfilled. The author of Genesis, therefore, is calling people to have faith in a faithful God
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