Monthly Archives: January 2012
first look at the nation God chose
Genesis 11. Moses now transitions his narrative to focus not on God’s dealings with the whole of humanity, but with one particular nation. The story of Babel (1-9) explains why God is doing that. Left alone, the nations gather together … Continue reading
first look at the nations God loves
Genesis 9:20-10:32. This section highlights the event leading to Noah’s curse upon his grandson, Canaan, in retaliation for his son Ham’s humiliation of him. Moses probably wanted to recount this story because it gave justification for the Israelites moving to … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, ethnic Israel, evangelism, Jesus Christ, missions
Tagged Genesis 10, Genesis 9
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first look at a second covenant
Genesis 8:20-9:19. God has just lashed out in fierce anger over the sinfulness and corruption of humanity, and destroyed almost every living thing on the planet. If God is like this, how will life survive? God makes a covenant with … Continue reading
first look at a second chance
Genesis 8:1-19. The imagery and wording of this section echoes Genesis 1. God is making a new heavens and a new earth. The Hebrew verb in 8:10 suggests that Noah anxiously longed for this, like a woman in childbirth. Noah … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, destruction in hell, evangelism, grace, Jesus Christ, patience, second coming, witness
Tagged Genesis 8
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first look at destruction by justice
Genesis 7. The flood that came upon the earth in Noah’s day was a cataclysmic event beyond all proportions. It cannot be compared with any natural disaster that has happened since. God in his grace has allowed Noah to rescue … Continue reading
first look at deliverance by grace
Genesis 6. We have already seen in Genesis how God’s grace is present even in the midst of his judgment. Here we see grace at work delivering people from the consequences of their own sins. The judgment is real and … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, deliverance, destruction in hell, grace, Jesus Christ, plan of God
Tagged Genesis 6
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first look at natural death
Genesis 5. This chapter traces the family tree of Adam until the time of Noah. besides that, it also is a clear reminder that what God warned Adam about in the garden of Eden will happen. Now that humanity has … Continue reading
first look at murder
Genesis 4. Cain’s offering had disappointed God. The reason was that God looked not at the offering, but at the heart of the offerer. God warned Cain that he had a choice. He could rule over his sinful heart, or … Continue reading
first look at judgment
Genesis 3. God judges rightly. For each sin involved in the fall, there are appropriate consequences. Satan is not mentioned here – but it is obvious from later scriptures (Rev. 12:9; 20:2) that he tempted the serpent to deceive Eve. … Continue reading
first look at paradise
Genesis 2. Eden was God’s best for humanity. Its idyllic atmosphere gave Adam everything he could ask for. He had life, a feast for eyes and mouth, meaningful work, and the perfect companion to share it with. God only prohibited … Continue reading
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