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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We were created in His image and we have a purpose through Him!
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Whoever wrote Genesis is like the most OG Flat Earther ever; telling us that God created the firmament in the very first chapter of the whole book. How iconic!
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The Creation reminds me of how loving, caring, and intentional God is with us. God wants us to partner with God in bringing about redemption on earth. God didn’t have to create anything, but it is in God’s great love for us, that God created us and a space for us to partner with God.
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We are created in His image, as stewards who should manage the daily affairs of life.
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God created us in his image, and he created truth to the world around us. Once humans began to sin, he still clothed us and cherished us, for the lord is forgiving. The redemption is deep and is present in the very beginning.
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God created us in his image. And this means that we have to represent him in everything we do in our lifetime. Glorify him everyday in everything we do♥️
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It’s one of the first examples of how God treats us in our sin. He clothes us and takes care of us, he chases after us and he has had a redemptive plan since the beginning.
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What I love about these first three chapters of Genesis is that after the first sin, God doesn’t turn his back on Adam and Eve but he clothes them with garments. It shows what is to follow when throughout the New Testament when the Israelites turn away from God, he still chases after them. Like Hosea and Gomer, we are sinners who run away from God but he is a redemptive God who chases after those he loves!
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