A Study in Genesis
Today we start our journey through the book of Genesis. You might be wondering why this book? Well unfortunately, many believers today are asking the question “Why is this happening?” And ironically the answer can be found directly in the book of Genesis.
The Old Testament is paramount to our spiritual wellbeing and growth, without which the New Testament has no power. The book of Genesis is the catalyst on which the rest of the books of the Bible are built upon. Only one book stands alone by itself without any previous written word; only Genesis can make the claim that origins of man, right and wrong, good and evil, why man is the way he is, salvation, why there are demons in this world, the dinosaurs, universe and scientific research, the beginning, the present, and the end are all declared.
Genesis allows us to answer difficult questions that are presented to us everyday. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 “15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
It is in Genesis that we see what is described in Colossians played out. Colossians 1:26 “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.”
We see God’s interaction that brought about the world we live in Ephesians 3:9 “and to make all see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ.”
Most importantly, it is in Genesis that we see our first glimpse of our Messiah Jesus Christ as referenced in Luke 1:35 “And the angel answered and said to her, “[The] Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.”
I am excited about taking this journey with you. What I ask you to do is spend some time in prayer and read ahead; jump into Genesis and prepare for a journey into the origins to every question ever asked. This journey will have moments of adventure, darkness, horror, sorrow, joy, romance, comedy, scientific discovery, philosophy, and most importantly a specific love letter written to you and I from the creator of the universe. We will see the King and our very own future. Remember if you have questions, we here at Mill House Ministries are happy to assist and help in any way we can.
See you all next week.
Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,
JL