Genesis in 50: Thoughts on the first book of the Bible

Genesis

I don’t consider these summaries but focus points.

  • Gen 1 “In the beginning, God created…” This puts Him at a distinct advantage in the race to see who’s in charge- Him or us.
  • Gen 2 God made man to image Him to creation. In obedience to God, man could keep, protect, cultivate, and name God’s good creation. (Gen2)
  • Gen 3 The Garden of Eden was the first of the great Hide and Seek of life. Man sinned and hid. God called and found. (Gen3) He still calls today.
  • Gen 4 Only an acceptable sacrifice will do before God (Gen4)
  • Gen 5 Though the whole race has rebelled and fallen, God views and treats us as individuals (Gen5)
  • Gen 6 Even in the midst of incredible wickedness, God shows grace (Gen6)
  • Gen 7 The same water which drowned many, lifted a few to safety. It all depended on where you stood (Gen7)
  • Gen 8 The Flood changed the earth, but it couldn’t change man’s heart (Gen8). Hearts need more than water.
  • Gen 9 Because of His image, God holds man’s life highly (Gen9), yet His Very Image laid down his own.
  • Gen 10 The earth was meant to be filled with people and ruled in justice (Gen10). It’s coming.
  • Gen 11 One language became many because of rebellion (Gen 11). One day many languages will become one because of the King.
  • Gen 12 Through one, all the families of the earth would be blessed. God promised. God will fulfill. (Gen12)
  • Gen 13 God promised a land for His people so His universal reign could be seen seen and experienced in time and space (Gen13)
  • Gen 14 Abraham met the priest of God, Melchizedek (Gen14), but one day the High Priest would come (Heb6)
  • Gen 15 Belief counted as righteousness (Gen15). Belief- leaning the hopes of one’s soul on a trustworthy God. Righteousness bestowed by a holy God.
  • Gen 16 He is the “LORD who listens” and the “God of seeing,” no matter who you are (Gen16)
  • Gen 17 When God wants to make a covenant with you (Gen17), He’s willing to die to make it happen.
  • Gen 18 “””Is anything too hard for the LORD?”” (Gen18) Thankfully not (Matt19:26).”
  • Gen 19 It is mercy when the LORD pulls us from our sin. Not hate (Gen19:16).
  • Gen 20 In spite of weak faith and sinful decisions God still protects and guides (Gen20)
  • Gen 21 The LORD does what he promises (Gen21:1). Just waiting now (Jn14:1-5).
  • Gen 22 God has provided the Lamb (Gen22:8)
  • Gen 23 While mourning for loses there are still promises to cling to (Gen23)
  • Gen 24 Servant: “But…” Abraham: “Trust me. My God knows what He is doing.” (Gen24)
  • Gen 25 One man’s food was greater than God (Gen3), another’s was greater than the promise (Gen25), but the Son of Man put it in its place (Lk4)
  • Gen 26 God’s promises don’t die with the original hearers (Gen26). Still trusting (Jn14)
  • Gen 27 This OT blessing could be stolen (Gen27). My NT one cannot (Eph1:3)
  • Gen 28 The proper response to the presence of God is fear, then awe, then worship (Gen28). Oh come, oh come Immanuel
  • Gen 29 In this sinful, deceptive world where people let us down, God is still the source of satisfaction and joy (Gen29)
  • Gen 30 “””Am I in the place of God?”” demonstrates we have created gods out of people, ideas, or objects that will always disappoint (Gen30)”
  • Gen 31 God’s presence, protection, and provision shadow the believer even in the far country – for he is a great God (Gen31)
  • Gen 32 Sometimes a limp is the best thing we could receive from God because it makes us remember (Gen32)
  • Gen 33 Safety, children, and possessions are not deserved payment, they are gifts from a gracious God (Gen 33)
  • Gen 34 In a world of deliberate sin and evil hearts only God can exact perfect judgement and punishment (Gen34)
  • Gen 35 Idols, attitudes, and names all changed, proof that one had truly met with God Almighty (Gen35). How could one do anything else (Jn6:68)
  • Gen 36 What sets an individual apart is not his position, family, or location, but God’s personal interaction with him (Gen36)
  • Gen 37 God’s hand was strangely silent during the “slaying” of a son, but it was meant for good (Gen37)
  • Gen 38 Two brothers and a father proved that “but, no one is watching” is never a good reason to sin (Gen38)
  • Gen 39 The only guaranteed strategy to cripple any temptation to sin is to recognize the glory of God (Gen39)
  • Gen 40 “God uses the “”forgotten”” for His glory (Gn40)”
  • Gen 41 God brings great good out of great evil so that all might know he is God (Gen41/Acts2)
  • Gen 42 There will be a reckoning for every sin (Gen42). For some, the tally was taken at the cross.
  • Gen 43 To give up your beloved son would break a father’s heart (Gen43). What a love! (Jn3:16)
  • Gen 44 God has found out our guilt (Gen44), and it is very great (Rom6:23)
  • Gen 45 “God sent me before you to preserve life” (Gen45/Lk19:10)
  • Gen 46 When God rescues a nation he does so by rescuing the individuals (Gen46)
  • Gen 47 “I’m only a sojourner in this short and hard life. When I die I’m heading to the Promised Land” (Gen47)
  • Gen 48 God is the good shepherd for life (Gen48/Ps23/Jn10)
  • Gen 49 Every knee will bow to the ruler of Judah (Gen49)
  • Gen 50 God fulfills his promises through unknown and often painful ways, for he is good (Gen50)