Genesis 43:1-34It appears that Joseph is being devious. There is, however, a deeper sense in which Joseph believes that the purpose of … More
Tag: Genesis
Genesis 36-42
Genesis 36:1-43“This is the account of Esau and his descendants. There are so many names. there is so little of … More
Genesis 30-35
Genesis 30:1-43 Jacob was prospering. His family and his flocks were increasing. In Jacob’s prospering, we must see more than human factors. … More
Let’s do what God tells us to do …
Genesis 2:4-25 Do what God tells us to do. This leads to blessing. Do what God tells us not to … More
Genesis 9:1-19 – When you see a rainbow, remember God is love.
‘When you see a rainbow, remember God is love.’ The rainbow reminds us of the gracious promise of God (13-15). … More
Genesis 5:1-17 – How well we live is more important than how long we live.
From the story of Cain – taking God for granted (the opposite of grace), approaching God proudly (the opposite of … More
Genesis 4:17-26 – The story of Cain and Abel is a continuing story.
The story of Cain and Abel is a continuing story. Abel died, yet ‘by faith still speaks, even though he … More
Lord, we thank You for Your “amazing grace” …
Genesis 6:1-8 Lord, we thank You for Your “amazing grace” – “I once was lost but now am found” (John … More
Lord, our life is a journey.
Genesis 4:6-16 Lord, our life is a journey. We can be travelling with You – or we can be running … More
Genesis 5:18-32 – What a testimony Enoch left behind him!
In this second part of the list, two names get a special mention – Enoch and Noah (22,24,29). The reference … More
Walking with God – on into His eternal glory
“Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away” (Genesis 5:24). Enoch walked with God. … More
Did God really say? …
We go back to Genesis 3:1, back to “the serpent”, and on, from there, to Revelation 12:9 – “that ancient … More
Will our life be self-centred? or Will it be God-centred?
Genesis 3:1-7The tragedy of Adam and Eve: their fall into sin. We compare this with the triumph of Jesus – … More
The God Of Abraham
Genesis 12:1-3 Our concern is not so much with Abraham. Our chief focus of attention is on “the God of … More
Genesis 4:1-5 – True faith is always faith in Christ, and never ‘faith’ in anything we can ever offer to God.
The name of Abel appears among ‘the heroes of the faith’ (Hebrews 11:14). The story of Abel is a story … More
Genesis 3:16-25 – The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sin has consequences. Human life could never be the same once sin had entered it. The effects of sin can … More
Genesis 3:6-9 – A Passionate Appeal From The Heart Of Our Loving Father
Once we were innocent. Now we are guilty. The story of Adam and Eve is repeated over and over again. … More
Genesis 3:1-5 – In Christ, we must take our stand against Satan.
We have read about the beginning of creation (1:1). Now we come to the beginning of sin. In these verses, … More
Genesis 3:10-15 – Full Salvation
Having chosen the way of sin, we are ‘naked’ and ashamed (10). The Gospel teaches us that ‘there’s a way … More
A Command, A Promise, A Warning
“And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat … More
Light, Love And Life
“God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). “Let there be light” – these words were spoken … More
Created And Called
“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them” (Genesis … More
In God’s Image …
Genesis 1:26 – “in God’s image” This doesn’t sound like a true description of the way we really are! We … More
A Great Promise
In Genesis 3:15, we have a great promise from God. He won’t let Satan have the victory over us. He … More
Strengthened by the Lord
“Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said … More
Wisdom from God, Glory to God
““We both had dreams,” they (the butler and the baker) answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then … More
Dreamer?
“Here comes that dreamer! … We’ll see what comes of his dreams.” (Genesis 37:19-20). Joseph had dreams. His brothers didn’t … More
When hard times come our way …
“Now there was a famine in the land—besides the previous famine in Abraham’s time—and Isaac went to Abimelech king of … More
God is calling us to make a new beginning with Him.
After Adam and Eve had sinned, things went from bad to worse. These were very dark days (Genesis 6:5-7). Then, … More
Flow, River, Flow …
Genesis 2:13 “the river that flows through the whole land” God is not only concerned with our personal blessing. He … More
Genesis 43-45 – God is fulfilling His purpose …
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Genesis 43:1-34 The roles have been reversed. At the beginning of Joseph’s story, it seemed that…
Lord, we have wandered far from You.
Genesis 3:6-9 Lord, we have wandered far from You. There seems to be no way back. We feel like we’re … More
Lord, we have failed You over and over again.
Genesis 3:10-15 Lord, we have failed You over and over again. It never seems to stop – failure, failure, failure … More
Lord, we are often tempted …
Genesis 3:1-5 Lord, we are often tempted – tempted to forget all about You. The pull towards self-centred living is so … More
Human sin and divine grace
Genesis 17:1-27The contrast between Sarai (Genesis 16) and Sarah (Genesis 17) is striking. It is the contrast between human sin … More
Genesis 10:1-32 – What a lot of names! Why is all this included in God’s Word?
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What a lot of names! Why is all this included in God’s Word? It may describe…
Lord, where have all the years gone?
Genesis 5:1-17 Lord, where have all the years gone? Five years become ten years. Ten years become twenty years. Twenty … More
Lord, living for You isn’t easy …
Genesis 16:1-16 Lord, living for You isn’t easy – Satan makes sure of that! We try to escape his evil … More
Salvation and the assurance of salvation
Genesis 15:1-21 In Genesis 15:2,8, Abraham asks two questions: ” …what will you give me?” ” … how can I … More
The laughter of unbelief … and the laughter of faith
Genesis 21:1-34 There are two very different kinds of laughter in the story of Sarah. there is the laughing in … More
God remembered Abraham.
Genesis 19:1-38 In a rather forgettable chapter, we find these gracious words – “God … remembered Abraham”; “Lot was allowed … More
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
Genesis 18:1-33 “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14). God was intent on doing something great – “through … More
“In the beginning, God” (Genesis 1:1).
“In the beginning, God” (Genesis 1:1). Here, we are taken back to eternity, back to the eternal God. There is … More
Calling On The Name Of The Lord (Genesis 4:26)
Genesis 3 ended with Adam and Eve being driven out of the Garden of Eden. This was the result of … More
No shame (Genesis 2:25)
There was no shame because there was no sin. Everything was about to change. Soon, there would be sin, and … More
Driven out … (Genesis 3:23-24)
Genesis 2 ended with “no shame.” Genesis 3 ends with something very different – driven out. What has changed? – … More
Isaac and Jesus
Genesis 22:1-24 Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac – “You did not refuse to give Me your son, your only … More
Names are important to God.
Genesis 10:1-32Names are important to God. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, “calls His sheep by name’ (John 10:3). Among the many … More
The devil will not win the war!
Genesis 2:4-25Do what God tells us to do. This leads to blessing. Do what God tells us not to do. … More
In the beginning …
“In the beginning, God” – The first four words of the Bible take us back to the point where we … More
We must choose …
Genesis 13:1-18 The life of God’s people – those who worship Him (Genesis 13:4) – is always set in the … More
Paradise Lost! Paradise Regained?
Genesis 3 – From the majestic perfection of God and the privileged responsibility of humanity, we now move to the … More
Jesus Christ – the Source of our salvation
Genesis 7:1-24What was going on outside of the ark is contrasted with the haven of salvation inside the ark. We … More
Privilege and Responsibility
Genesis 2:4-25 Here, we see the privilege and responsibility of being human. As well as the privilege – created in … More
Grace found Noah!
Genesis 6:1-22 As we read the story of Noah, we learn of the place of Noah within the divine revelation … More
Enoch, Noah … and Christ
Genesis 5:1-32 “Enoch walked with God” (22-23). Following this striking statement about Enoch’s remarkable walk with God, we are introduced … More
The increase of sin … and the ray of hope!
Genesis 4:1-26 This chapter tells the story of the progression of humanity, the increase of sin and, in it final … More
For Christ, there was suffering. For us, there is salvation.
Genesis 3:8-24Here, we focus on three verses.* Genesis 3:9 – “Where are you?” This is the voice of love: “The … More
The evil subtlety of Satan … and the defeat of Satan!
From the majestic perfection of God and the privileged responsibility of humanity, we now move to the evil subtlety of … More
The majesty of God …
Genesis 1:1-2:3 There is, here, a real sense of the majesty of God. He is “beyond description.” We cannot comprehend … More
