FROM THE GARDEN TO THE GRAVE (54 OF 54)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Genesis 1:50
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From the Garden to the Grave (54 of 54)
Series: The Book of Beginnings
Keith Krell
Genesis 1-50
What do Americans like to do in their spare time? USA Today recently reported that 96% of Americans like to watch TV. Now, I want you to think back to the last time you watched your favorite television program. Were you drawn in? Did you pay careful attention to the episode? Did your spouse or children attempt to talk to you, but you did not respond? If we are honest, most of us would have to say ''yes'' to these questions. When we are watching a program that we like, many of us can be oblivious to our surroundings.
This reality can also apply to the Scriptures. We have devoted 53 Sundays to studying the book of Gen. I have enjoyed our journey through the first 2400 years of human history. Yet, a potential drawback to a lengthy and detailed study of Gen is that we may miss the forest for the trees. Don't get me wrong, examining the forest's remarkable trees has been beneficial, but we need to step back so we can see the magnificence of the forest itself. This we will attempt to do as we conclude our study through Gen.
We must begin with a summary statement for Gen. I would suggest the following: God has graciously redeemed us from the curse of sin so that we may be His channel for blessing all people. This defines the forest (or the big picture) of Gen. Since it is difficult to succinctly summarize 50 chapters, I will recap Gen in this way: Genesis tells us who God is, who we are, and what we must do.
1. Genesis tells us who God is. Genesis begins with these simple, yet profound words: ''In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'' (1:1). In the opening verse of the Bible, we are brought face to face with the eternal God who spoke the universe into existence (Ps 33:6). There is no introduction to lead up to that point, no argument to prove His existence, no room for speculation or curiosity. You must either accept God as the source of al ...
Series: The Book of Beginnings
Keith Krell
Genesis 1-50
What do Americans like to do in their spare time? USA Today recently reported that 96% of Americans like to watch TV. Now, I want you to think back to the last time you watched your favorite television program. Were you drawn in? Did you pay careful attention to the episode? Did your spouse or children attempt to talk to you, but you did not respond? If we are honest, most of us would have to say ''yes'' to these questions. When we are watching a program that we like, many of us can be oblivious to our surroundings.
This reality can also apply to the Scriptures. We have devoted 53 Sundays to studying the book of Gen. I have enjoyed our journey through the first 2400 years of human history. Yet, a potential drawback to a lengthy and detailed study of Gen is that we may miss the forest for the trees. Don't get me wrong, examining the forest's remarkable trees has been beneficial, but we need to step back so we can see the magnificence of the forest itself. This we will attempt to do as we conclude our study through Gen.
We must begin with a summary statement for Gen. I would suggest the following: God has graciously redeemed us from the curse of sin so that we may be His channel for blessing all people. This defines the forest (or the big picture) of Gen. Since it is difficult to succinctly summarize 50 chapters, I will recap Gen in this way: Genesis tells us who God is, who we are, and what we must do.
1. Genesis tells us who God is. Genesis begins with these simple, yet profound words: ''In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'' (1:1). In the opening verse of the Bible, we are brought face to face with the eternal God who spoke the universe into existence (Ps 33:6). There is no introduction to lead up to that point, no argument to prove His existence, no room for speculation or curiosity. You must either accept God as the source of al ...
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