The Wonder of Creation Introduction Genesis chapter 1 is not just a story about beginnings—it is a declaration of divine order, purpose, and relationship. It answers not only what was created, but also why and for whom. In verses 5–31, we witness the unfolding of the created world—light and darkness giving way to life in…
Text (KJV) “And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.”(See also: Genesis 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31) I. Background and Setting Genesis 1 continues to unfold the magnificent story of creation. In verse 3, God speaks for the first time: “Let there be light.”Then in…
1. Introduction Genesis 1:3 marks the first recorded speech of God — the moment divine utterance pierced the void and brought illumination to creation. This single verse introduces the power of God’s Word, the nature of divine revelation, and ultimately, the foundation of salvation history. Here, the darkness of chaos yields to the command of…
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” I. Context and Background Genesis is the book of beginnings — the beginning of time, life, humanity, and…