Introduction The last time we studied most of chapter 6 and all of chapter 7 where Moses narrates the story of the flood. And we looked at a number of different themes. First of all, we thought about what it said about the corruption of the world. Back in verse 11 of chapter 6, we … Continue reading Genesis 08–09 →

Introduction It's been a few weeks since we last studied the book of Genesis together. So let me outline briefly what we've seen so far. In chapter 1 we have the account of the creation of the heavens and the earth and how God transformed the earth which was once formless and empty and dark … Continue reading Genesis 06(08)–07(24) →

Introduction A couple of weeks ago we were looking at chapter 4 of Genesis where we read about Cain killing Abel. And then we read about some of Cain's descendants. Mostly notably, of course, was Lamech who boasted about killing a young man and who swore vengeance on anyone who ever did anything to hurt … Continue reading Genesis 06(01–08) →

Introduction So, last week we were looking at Genesis 4 and the story of Cain and Abel. The Lord looked with favour on Abel and on his offering while he did not look with favour on Cain or his offering. And we learned from the book of Hebrews that the reason why the Lord accepted … Continue reading Genesis 05 →

Introduction We've spent four weeks looking at Genesis 1. On the first week, we learned that Moses wrote the book of Genesis. And he wrote it, originally, for the people of Israel who were making their way from Egypt, through the wilderness, to the Promised Land. So, he didn't try to prove the existence of … Continue reading Genesis 02(04–25) →

Introduction We've spent three weeks looking at Genesis 1. On the first week, we learned that Moses wrote the book of Genesis. And he wrote it, originally, for the people of Israel who were making their way from Egypt, through the wilderness, to the Promised Land. So, he didn't try to prove the existence of … Continue reading Genesis 02(01–03) →

Introduction We've already spent two weeks looking at Genesis 1. On the first week, we learned that Moses wrote the book of Genesis. And he wrote it, originally, for the people of Israel who were making their way from Egypt, through the wilderness, to the Promised Land. And so, Moses didn't make any effort to … Continue reading Genesis 01 Part 3 →

Introduction We started a new series of sermons on the book of Genesis in the middle of September. And I was able to preach one sermon from this book of beginnings, but since then, Roland has been taking the evening service while I've taken the morning service. And then last week was harvest. So, we … Continue reading Genesis 01 Part 2 →

The book of beginnings I've said before that the book of Genesis is the book of beginnings. It's the beginning of the Bible. And, of course, the Bible tells us what we're to believe about God. And we begin to learn about God in the book of Genesis. Genesis also tells us about the beginning … Continue reading Genesis 01 Part 1 →