Origins in Genesis

Bethesda CathedralApril 28, 2013

Why Study Genesis?

• Everything is rooted in Genesis

• God is a Finisher Isa 55:10-11, Phil 1:6

Why Study Genesis?

• Understanding Foundations (Psa 11:3)

• Gen 1:1 “In the beginning God” Attacked

• Gen 2:24, Gen 6:19 “male and female” Attacked

• Gen 2:16-17 “thou shalt not eat ” (Law) Attacked

Why Study Genesis?

• Discerning the Enemy (2 Tim 4:3)

• 1) Gen 3:4 Origin of false doctrines

• 2) Gen 3:5 He offers shortcuts

• 3) Gen 3:1 A smooth talker

Why Study Genesis?

• Understanding what is to come

• The First Creation The New Creation

• Serpent Seduces The Serpent Judged

• Babel Established Babylon Judged

Why Study Genesis?

• Clarifies Doctrinal Issues• Jesus Established Doctrine Gen 1:27

• Paul Established Doctrine Gen 14:18a) First King/Priest Heb 7:1, Rev 5:10b)Greater Priesthood Heb 7:3-10c)Greater Law Heb 7:11-19d) Portrayal of Christ 1 Cor 11:23-29

Why Study Genesis?

• Understanding Father God

• Fatherhood is a mocked institution (1 Cor 4:15)• Perspective of a True Father• Example of Father Abraham

Gen 17:5 Father of NationsGen 17:10-14 Father of the CircumcisionGen 17:15 Sarah, a Mother of Nations

Origins in Genesis

• Why Study Genesis?

• 1) All things are rooted in Genesis• 2) Be a Berean• 3) The Need for Discernment• 4) Knowing the Father Heart of God