Often called by many “The Book of Beginnings” there is much to take care to observe within these opening pages of Scripture. Pay particular attention to the first eleven chapters of this book, for they lay the foundation of much that is to come throughout the Scriptures of both The Old and The New Testaments. As we embark upon the examination of this book let us be careful to constantly look for God in everything that goes on here.
I say this because it is far too easy to become enthralled with what is happening and lose sight of what we are to learn concerning God Himself as we observe the events and people which we shall meet in these pages of Scripture. Along the way here in Genesis you will be introduced to the creation of all things as they occurred and as they were ordered by God Himself. You will also be introduced to the very regimented way in which God begins to deal with the human race. This is a book of history. It is also a book containing the biographies of some very important people in the context of God’s plan to redeem His creation from the curse of sin. The earliest recognized prophecy concerning the coming of a virgin born deliverer sent by God is found in the third chapter of this book.
It is of note that the science of archeology confirms, with hard physical evidence, many of the historical statements referenced in this book. Here we are dealing with the accounts of origins of nations as well as humanity itself. Yet once more I ask you to look for God and learn what is revealed about Him as we go through this, The Book of Beginnings, chapter by chapter.
Let us not be in a hurry as we meander along this pathway before us. We are not bound by any set schedule to move at a pace that is predetermined by some program that we may have encountered. As we move through The Scriptures it is important to understand that God desires to meet and speak with us in this journey. It is also important to understand that the way to glean as much as possible from The Scriptures at hand is to practice the lost art of meditation upon what we find each time we enter into examination of them.
As we embark upon this magnificent journey into Genesis, and the Scriptures beyond, let us begin each session with prayer that God will give us eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit of God wishes to reveal unto us.