Genesis 9:1-7 The height of God’s Creation is man. Why? Because God chose to manifest Himself in a human body, soul, and spirit (yet without sin). (See Hebrews 10:1-22; 4:15.) David asks the question, “What is man, that thou art mindful of … [Read more...]
Genesis means “beginning” or “origin.” The Book of Genesis begins with God. The first Book of the Bible unfolds the story of the beginning of the world, of human history, of family, of civilization, of salvation. It shows the tragedy and consequences of sin; and the promise and assurance of salvation. It is the story of God’s Purpose and Plan for His People.
God Remembered
There are three general topics in Chapter Eight of Genesis. The first is found in Genesis 8:1a, “God Remembered.” He remembered Noah and every living thing. God remembered them, and the “waters asswaged,” or faded away (Genesis 8:1b). God … [Read more...]
The Command
Genesis chapter seven is still part of the third division of Genesis, The Flood. Chapter six dealt with God’s Preparation for His Judgment, wherein He saved eight souls (plus male and female of beasts and birds) through the ark. Now, in chapter … [Read more...]
The Flood
Genesis Six begins the Third Major Division of the Book of Genesis, The Flood. This chapter begins with the wickedness of man (Genesis 6:1-7; also see Genesis 6:12-13). “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every … [Read more...]
Special People
“Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.” (Genesis 5:2) What we see here is one name for two people. What does that say in the eye of God? What it says to me is that God … [Read more...]
The Sons of Adam
The general subject in Genesis 4 is the story of the offspring of Adam. In the opening verses, we see the sons of Adam, Cain and Abel; and their occupations, Cain was a farmer, and Abel was a keeper of sheep. They both brought an offering to God. … [Read more...]
