Genesis
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Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Isaiah 40:12-14, Isaiah 40:28, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17
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This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. As we read, we’ll gain a broader understanding of the redemptive story of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of each day’s reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture each day.
What Is Genesis? The book of Genesis records the creation of the world, humanity, the Sabbath, the origin of sin and sacrifice, and the covenant promises God made with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
How Genesis Fits Into the Story: Genesis is a book of new beginnings. It reveals the beginning of the heavens and the earth, of humanity, marriage, and work, of sin and nations and languages, and the beginning of our need for a Savior. In Genesis we see that all God’s creation was, in the beginning, thoroughly good; and in Genesis we see humanity’s first sin and the consequences of that sin. Our story of brokenness begins here in the first book of the Bible, as does our purpose and God’s covenant to redeem His people.
Reflection Questions:
1. What does Genesis 1:26–31 say about how and why God created humans?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
318 thoughts on "Genesis"
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He created us in his image. To multiply the earth and subdue it. To rule over the land and animals.
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2. Adam and Eve committed the first sin which then opened up humanity to live in sin. (Moving into the New Testament) Jesus then had to make the ultimate sacrifice and die for our sins, so before that and even more so after we now have to do our best to redeem ourselves and walk the path in his image. We may not ever be perfect/sinless but I think God see’s your heart and effort.
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God made humans in his image and likeness to oversee all of his creation, and he provided them with everything they would need in order to do so. Because humans sinned, we must redeem ourselves but God still sees us as his creation and as good
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1 we were made in his image after his likeness for a relationship
2 we are in a constant need of redemption, we had to be redeemed from the very beginning -
The first blood sacrifice was done after Adam and Eve sinned. God clothed them in skin from an animal.
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In response to the second question, because we (humans) sinned, we need to redeem ourselves, pay our debt (sins). Jesus died for our sins. And because he did that we need to try our best to be the best Christians we can. When we get baptized I imagine it is like Jesus forgiving us for our previous sins and telling us to go forth and be better. He is saving us again.
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@ CAROLYN REID. Amen. The Old testament points to Jesus and the New Testament points to Jesus. Scripture confirms scripture. Love your response.
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First when reflecting on this passage it shows that Jesus was present at the time he created you. And by him being present this means that Jesus knows us intimately and we can trust that he truly understands us.
The passages show that we all have free will even from the beginning of time. We were only suppose to focus and obey God purely
Knowing that Jesus was at the beginning of creation is comforting because it let’s me know that Jesus is intimately acquainted with us.-
Well said!
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