Category Archives: Genesis
Creator of All This
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there … Continue reading
Sins of the Young – Sins of the Old
1Now the famine was severe in the land. 2So when Israel’s children had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father told them, “Go back again! Buy a little food for us!†3But Judah said, “The main … Continue reading
Ignoring the Unpleasant
1Now the famine was severe in the land. 2So when Israel’s children had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father told them, “Go back again! Buy a little food for us!†3But Judah said, “The main … Continue reading
Failing to Understand
5And the two of them had dreams. They each had a dream in the same night. Each dream had its own meaning, the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and his baker, while they were bound in prison. 6And Joseph came to them … Continue reading
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
Like Daniel, Joseph was a captive. He was sold by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was bought by the captain of Pharoah’s guard, Potiphar. The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered… Genesis 39:2 (NIV) Even though … Continue reading
Abraham and Isaac
Genesis 22 begins with the sometimes troubling first verse: Some time later God tested Abraham. Genesis 22:1 (NIV) It can be disconcerting to think that our loving Father God will give us ‘tests’. However, without a ‘test’ it is difficult … Continue reading
God’s Chosen People
[God said,] “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep … Continue reading
The Ultimate Power
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.                       Genesis 1:1 (NIV) Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.†Whenever the living creatures … Continue reading
Standing out for God
9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, who was perfect in his generation. Noah walked with God. 10And Noah fathered three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11Now the earth became corrupt before God, and it was … Continue reading
Wind of God – Chaos to Order
1In the beginning God created heaven and earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, and there was darkness above primeval ocean, and God’s wind was blowing above the water. — Genesis 1:1-2 I used this text yesterday to talk … Continue reading