Category Archives: Genesis
Holy Fear
“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.” Hebrews … Continue reading
Following Instructions
“Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” Genesis 6:22 Do you enjoy reading the manual when you get a new gadget…or do you just jump right in and start tinkering and try to figure it out on your own? … Continue reading
Walking With God
“Enoch walked with God…” Genesis 5:24a After the birth of Seth at the end of Genesis 4, Genesis 5 provides the lineage from Seth to Noah. Essentially, we learn that each man lived, gave birth to a son, and died … Continue reading
Hope Restored
“Adam lay with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, ‘God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.’ Seth also had a son, and he named … Continue reading
Heads up!
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your … Continue reading
Contrasting Offerings, Part II
In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor … Continue reading
Contrasting Offerings, Part I
“In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor … Continue reading
Life After the Garden
She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Genesis 4:1 After the fall of man (and woman) in Genesis 3 and the consequences that followed, we are left with questions such as: What … Continue reading
Genesis 3:15 – The First Gospel
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 The fall of Adam and Eve brought judgment by God. Genesis 3:15 … Continue reading
Sin Always Brings Consequences
“So the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you …” To the woman he said, “… with pain you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule … Continue reading