Always approach Genesis with the big picture of its location within the 66 Books of the Bible – it comes first. Therefore, Genesis is the book of origins: the origin of the universe (Gen 1:1-25), the origin of man and woman (Gen 1:26-2), the origin of sin and death (Gen 3:1-7), the origin of God’s promise of redemption through Jesus Christ (Gen 3:8-24), the origin of worshipful sacrifices (Gen 4:1-5), the origin of civilization (Gen 4:16-9:29), the origin of diverse languages and nations (Gen 10-11), and the origin of the Hebrew people of God (Gen 12-50). Always approach Genesis with the understanding that this first book of the Bible introduces foundational truths that will be set forth and expanded upon in the rest of the Bible. Keep in mind that this first book of history gives us a first look at understanding so much of the history that will play out through the other Bible books of history. We should greatly value this first book of the Bible and approach it ready to learn what God intends us to receive and apply spiritually from Genesis. Genesis, along with Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, make up what is commonly called the Pentateuch or Torah (the five books of the Law). Moses is the author of Genesis, and its direct intended recipients were the Bible days nation of Israel. The goal is to educate them in their identity as God’s covenant people. The Book of Genesis has 50 chapters that are packed with a wealth of knowledge for us to learn and apply. VHH.
