Beginnings #1
In the Beginning
Genesis 1
The Foundations of Genesis
Genesis shares the origin of:
- Universe
- Man
- Marriage
- Sin and fall of man
- Introduction to God’s plan for salvation
- Government
- Israel
In the Beginning God Created
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. NKJV
Creation refutes:
- Atheism
- Polytheism
- Pantheism
- Naturalism
- Humanism
Creation reminds us of God’s power
Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. NKJV
Psalm 139:13-14 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. NKJV
Our response to creation:
- Faith
Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. NKJV
- Humility
Job 38:4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. NKJV
Days of Creation
Day 1: Light and darkness
Day 2: Sky and water
Day 3: Dry land, plants, trees
Day 4: Light bearers – sun, moon and stars
Day 5: Sea creatures and birds
Day 6: Animals and man
Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. NKJV
Being born in God’s image reminds us that:
- We are different
- We have value
- We are given dominion
Creation vs. Evolution
Both creation and evolution require faith
Evolution has questions that cannot be answered
The design of the universe points to a designer
Impact in My Life
Creation is foundational to our faith
Creation helps us recognize God’s power
Creation leads us to consider our relationship with God
Romans 1:18-25 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their
thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and
served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. NKJV
Psalm 8:3-4 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? NKJV
