The name Genesis means the book of the "beginnings". It tells us about the beginnings of the earth and of man and woman. It tells us too about how sin and death came into the world. It contains the first references to God's provision of a way out for sinful mankind.
In fact, GENESIS is a vital foundation for understanding the Bible.
| SUNDAY
Genesis 2 |
Note the special creation of man (verse 7) and of woman (verse 22) and the true marriage relationship (verse 24). |
| MONDAY
Genesis 3 |
God had said that sin (disobedience) would bring death (verse 3) and so it did (verse 19). See Romans 5:12. |
| TUESDAY
Genesis 4 |
Man was now dying and in need of salvation. he could serve God by faith and have hope of eternal life (verse 4 with Hebrews 11:4) or give himself over to sin like Cain who killed his own brother (verses 5-8). |
| WEDNESDAY
Genesis 5 |
Cain's descendants (of chapter 4) are contrasted with the better line from Seth (verse 3 onwards) leading to Noah (verse 29). |
| THURSDAY
Genesis 6 |
Only Noah and his family were separate from the violent society around them. God showed them what to do so that they could be saved (verse 14) and also how to do it (verses 15-16). The Bible tells us what we must do and the life of Jesus shows us how we may please God. |
| FRIDAY
Genesis 7 |
Noah believed what God had said and he built the Ark. We need faith in God's way (Hebrews 11:7) and must prepare for the judgement to come (2 Peter 3:1-7, 11-13). |
| SATURDAY
Genesis 8 |
God remembered Noah (verse 1). The dove with the olive branch has become a symbol of peace (verse 11). God will never destroy the earth (verse 22 and Genesis 9:13-15). |