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Genesis: The Unfolding of God’s Revelational History
The Book of Genesis tells the story of a God who created everything out of nothing in order to bless His people and glorify Himself. In this book, we will encounter a God who speaks the cosmos into existence, forms humanity with care, and gives us the gift of His image. Yet, we will also witness the tragic fall of humanity and the devastating consequences of sin; but, even amidst the brokenness, Genesis shines with hope as God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, points forward to His ultimate plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Then join us as we explore this remarkable book – and let us ask God to open our hearts and minds so that we will come to see that God is at work in our lives, unfolding His perfect plan as He did in creation.
The Test
This story is not ultimately about the greatness of Abraham’s obedience, but the greatness of God’s love and provision. So, if you feel tested today, remember: the God who provided the Lamb will not fail to provide what you truly need. Then, let’s trust Him and rest in the love He has already proven at the cross.
The Promise Fulfilled
Our God is the God who fulfills His promise, refines His people, and extends His blessing. Then, let’s learn to wait faithfully, obey fully, and live beautifully for His glory so that the world will know that He alone is worthy of our worship.
Grace in the Aftermath of Sin
When we sin, God doesn’t abandon us – He pursues us with even greater intensity. Our God is a God who awakens the compromised, restrains the sinful, and preserves the faithless. Have you sinned today? Then, receive His grace. He may not erase every consequence, but He’ll transform you to be more like Christ.
The Destruction of Sodom
In Sodom, we see sin’s corruption, in Lot, we see God’s compassion, and in Abraham, we see the power of intercession. God still judges evil, but He also remembers mercy. Then, let’s respond today with repentance, gratitude, and renewed intercession – trusting that the God who saved Lot is still saving now.
Standing Before the Judge of All the Earth
Our God is a God who invites His people into His plan, reveals His heart of justice and compassion, and fulfills His saving purpose through the righteousness of His Son. Then, let’s stand in the gap for a world that still needs to know that the Judge of all the earth has done what is right through Jesus Christ.
The Three Visitors
Our God is mighty to do the impossible – and yet He stoops down to meet us in our weakness, restore what is broken, and amaze us with His wonders. Then, may we, like Sarah, move from the laughter of unbelief to the laughter of joy, knowing that nothing is too wonderful for the Lord.
The Sealing of God’s Covenant
We’re called to trust God’s sufficiency even when promises seem delayed, live out of our new identity that shapes our mission, and remember Christ, who has sealed the covenant with His blood on the cross. Then, let’s live daily in the enjoyment of the covenant relationship with God, which is secure in Jesus Christ.
Sarai and Hagar
Our God is a God who sees and hears. You’re not forgotten – He will find you even in your wilderness. So, let’s not try to take matters into our own hands when our plans don’t work out. Let’s trust the One who is in control over all things. He doesn’t need our help. He’ll accomplish His will in His perfect timing.
God’s Covenant with Abram
God is our shield and our reward – in Him, we find true safety and lasting satisfaction. So, let’s cling to His promises when fears and doubts arise, confident that He remains faithful, even when we are faithless – His love endures, even when our love falls short, for He has bound Himself to us.
Abram Rescues Lot
Faithlessness leaves us empty-handed, but faith enables us to leave our hands open, knowing that everything we have belongs to God. He gives and takes away – but by faith, we’ll choose to say, “Blessed be Your name.” May this be the confession of our lives – a deep trust in the One who rescued us from darkness.
Abram’s Faith
God is calling us to walk by faith, not by sight – to cling to His promises as we worship through it all. Yes, there will be times when we stumble. But let’s not allow those struggles to push us away from Him. Instead, let’s keep running to God, knowing that everything we truly need and long for is found in Him alone.
Abram’s Failure
God remains faithful even when we are faithless. No sin is too great, no failure too deep, no shame too heavy, for the steadfast love of God to overcome. In Christ, we’re safe and secure – held firmly in His gracious embrace. Then, let’s cling to this truth so that it’ll become a source of comfort for our hearts today.
The Call of Abram
The call of Abram shows us that God is calling us to surrender our lives, trust His Word, and worship through it all. Then, will you do that today?
The Tower of Babel
The Tower of Babel reminds us that we do not have the power to make a name for ourselves. No fame, no accomplishment, and no worldly thing can give us a name that will last forever – but God can. Then, let’s not waste our time chasing after the things that will fail us but turn to the One who promises us life everlasting.
The Table of Nations
This table of nations is more than just a list of ancient tribes – it’s a theological roadmap showing God’s unwavering commitment to redeem His people. It’s our story. Then, let’s go and make disciples of all nations so that they would also know the saving love of God. Let’s unite people under the banner of Christ.
The Fall of Noah
This story reminds us that no one is exempt from sin – which means that every single one of us is in need of grace. We must continually cling to Christ and guard our hearts. And if someone sins, we should be quick to cover them with love, not expose them, for this is the Jesus way.
God’s Covenant with Noah
We are in a covenant relationship with God, which means we’re bound to Him in a deep, committed, and unbreakable way based on His promises and faithfulness rather than our performance. Then, I invite you to live with confidence, security, and purpose, knowing He will never leave us or forsake us.
A New Beginning
Whenever you feel alone, whenever you doubt God’s love for you, let this passage remind you that God remembers you – that He has never taken His eyes off of you. Then, trusting in His sovereign grace, let’s faithfully walk with God in all that we do – even in our waiting.
The Wickedness of the Human Race
God is our only hope against the problem of sin. He alone is able to rescue us from evil, guard us by His grace, and empower us to do what is good. Do you truly believe this today? If so, let’s turn to Him and celebrate His grace that has saved us, is sustaining us, and will carry us home.