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Genesis 1:1, 26-31+ God is our Wise and Good Creator “A commonsense interpretation of the facts suggests that a superintellect has monkeyed with physics, as well as chemistry and biology, and that there are no blind forces worth speaking about in nature.” — Astronomer Fred HoylePsalm 104:24 NIVPsalm 111:2 NIV"You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." — Augustine, ConfessionsThe PulleyWhen God at first made man,Having a glass of blessings standing by,“Let us,” said he, “pour on him all we can.Let the world’s riches, which dispersèd lie,Contract into a span.”So strength first made a way;Then beauty flowed, then wisdom, honour, pleasure.When almost all was out, God made a stay,Perceiving that, alone of all his treasure,Rest in the bottom lay.“For if I should,” said he,“Bestow this jewel also on my creature,He would adore my gifts instead of me,And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature;So both should losers be.“Yet let him keep the rest,But keep them with repining restlessness;Let him be rich and weary, that at least,If goodness lead him not, yet wearinessMay toss him to my breast.”— George Herbert+ God is our Righteous JudgeGenesis 18:25 NIV+ God is our Gracious SaviorGenesis 3:15 + God is our Sovereign RulerGenesis 50:20

What exactly is the "old earth" vs. "young earth" debate among how Christians interpret Genesis 1? You can watch this message here.

Genesis 1:26-31 by CBC of Savannah

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In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Jon Harkey, Jacob Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Genesis 1. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // Genesis 1 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurchdc.com — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurchdc.com/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com

This is the second week as the team continues to introduce the basic themes of Genesis, especially as regards to God as the Creator. You can watch this message here.

In Genesis 1, we see that God did not create humanity to simply survive. He made us in His image, crowned us with dignity and purpose, and gave us the responsibility to cultivate a world where life can flourish. In this talk, Pastor Ben Stuart walks through the creation account and reminds us that although we are lower, we are crowned. We were created to be near God, become like Him, and use what He has entrusted to us for the flourishing of others. Key Verses // Genesis 1:1-2:3 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurchdc.com — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurchdc.com/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com

Genesis 1:3-25 by CBC of Savannah

In Week 1 of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores why family has always been central to God's design and how our families shape the people we become. From the opening chapters of Genesis, we see that family was God's idea, created to form us through love, sacrifice, forgiveness, responsibility, and grace. But sin and selfishness bring brokenness into our relationships, often creating patterns that get passed from one generation to the next. The good news is that our family of origin may explain parts of our story, but it does not have to define our future because Jesus can redeem what is broken and give us new life. As we consider the legacy we've received and the one we're building, we're challenged to intentionally shape the people around us to know, love, and follow Jesus.

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It starts here! The first 3 chapters of the Bible!

What if sexuality isn't merely a biological reality or a moral issue? What if it's one of the clearest ways God reveals Himself through humanity? In this episode, Wailer and Adena begin their journey through Scripture's teaching on sexuality by returning to the very beginning—Genesis 1. Together they explore God's first command to humanity, the meaning of being made male and female in the image of God, and why sexuality is far more sacred than most Christians have been taught. Along the way, they unpack the ancient concept of image-bearing, discuss why sexual brokenness often runs deeper than behavior, and share parts of their own story of pornography, betrayal, healing, forgiveness, and restoration.    Resources: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Heaven by Peter Kreeft: https://a.co/d/03ufta4f Unwanted by Jay Stringer: https://a.co/d/0bp1uON4 Proven Ministries: https://www.provenmen.https://a.co/d/0bp1uON4org/provenministries/ The Sex Talk Resources: https://www.thesextalk.com/courses/thesextalk-com   Connect with The Naked Gospel Podcast:   Website: https://www.provenmen.org/thenakedgospel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PROVENMenMinistries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/provenmen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/provenministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/provenmenministries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endporn.org

Questions about whether Genesis 1 indicates that humans are basically good and that we've emphasized sin too much, and how, if the heart is “desperately wicked,” anyone could believe in their heart that God raised Jesus from the dead and be saved.   Since, in Genesis 1, God made humans in his image and called us “very good,” does that mean humans are basically good and we've emphasized sin too much? If the heart is “desperately wicked,” why does God search the heart, and why does Romans 10:9 say, “Believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and you will be saved”? How could a desperately wicked heart do this?

Genesis 1:1-2 by CBC of Savannah

Ancient Faith in a Modern World: Men and Women in the Modern World, Genesis 1-4 Tyler Hurst August 10, 2025 Journey Church Tucson

Genesis 1:26-31 | Creation Part 7: Imago Dei | August 9, 2026

08-09-26 In the Beginning: Genesis 1:1 by Woodlawn Baptist Church

The Book of Genesis

Community can sometimes feel optional in the Christian life, but Scripture presents it as essential. In this week's message from Ephesians 3–4, we're reminded that God created the church to be his unique, unified people, called to grow together into the mature body of Christ. When we commit to real community, we receive encouragement, discover our gifts, confront our blind spots, and become more like Jesus. We aren't called to simply attend church, but to be the church—living lives worthy of our calling, loving one another, and working together to bring glory to God.

Series: BeginningsScripture: Genesis 1August 9, 2026 - Worship Service

Sunday morning message from Pastor John.

Today, we embark on a journey through the first 11 chapters of Genesis, a foundational text that sets the stage for the entire Bible. These chapters cover 2,000 years of recorded history, from the creation of the universe to the scattering of humanity at the Tower of Babel. The opening verse, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," encapsulates the essence of our Creator's omnipotence and omniscience. This simple statement introduces us to the concept of God as the sole architect of all that exists, a being who is outside of time and space, and who has the ability to conduct vast amounts of information in just a few words.As we delve into the creation story, we see the unfolding of God's plan, from the creation of the heavens and the earth to the formation of Adam and Eve. Genesis 2 details the creation of humanity, with God breathing life into Adam and crafting Eve from his rib. This act establishes the foundation of marriage and gender, setting the stage for the covenant relationship between God and humanity. The story then takes a tragic turn in Genesis 3, where Adam and Eve's disobedience leads to the fall of humanity and the introduction of sin into the world. This event has far-reaching consequences, affecting not only humanity but all of creation.The narrative then moves to the story of Cain and Abel, illustrating the destructive nature of sin. Cain's jealousy and anger lead to the first murder, a stark reminder of the power of sin to corrupt the human heart. This leads us into the catastrophic events of the flood, where God's judgment falls upon a world consumed by wickedness. Noah, a preacher of righteousness, builds an ark and saves his family and a remnant of animals, a testament to God's grace and mercy.After the flood, humanity attempts to establish its own order at the Tower of Babel, defying God's command to spread across the earth. God responds by confusing their language and scattering them, a pivotal moment that shapes the diversity of languages and nations we see today. This event underscores the importance of obedience to God's will and the consequences of human pride.As we conclude this overview, we are reminded of the cyclical nature of human history and the need for vigilance. Jesus warns us in Matthew 24 that the days before his return will be like the days of Noah, where life continues as usual until the flood comes. We are called to be awake, aware, and ready for his return, living in a world that increasingly mirrors the pre-Babel era, with technology and global interconnectedness reaching unprecedented levels. The day of the Lord is approaching, and we must remain steadfast in our faith, trusting in God's plan and his promise to return.## Sermon Notes — Genesis 1:1-11:9**Big Idea:** Genesis 1-11 lays the foundation for all of biblical theology, covering creation, the fall, and the flood.### 1. Creation (Genesis 1:1-2:3)- God created the heavens and the earth.- Genesis 1:1-2:3 describes the creation of the universe and humanity.- **Key principle:** God is the creator and sustainer of all things.### 2. Foundation of Marriage and Gender (Genesis 2:4-25)- God created Adam and Eve.- Marriage and gender roles are established by God.- **Key principle:** God determines the rules for marriage and gender.### 3. The Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)- Adam and Eve disobey God, leading to sin and death.- Satan's deception and the first prophecy of redemption.- **Key principle:** Sin has universal consequences, but God provides a way of redemption.### 4. The Spread of Sin (Genesis 4:1-26)- Cain and Abel's offerings and the first murder.- Sin leads to further disobedience and violence.- **Key principle:** Sin crouches at the door, but we must rule over it.### 5. The Flood (Genesis 6:1-9:17)- Humanity's wickedness and God's decision to flood the earth.- Noah's obedience and the ark.- **Key principle:** God's covenant with Noah and the rainbow as a sign.### 6. Dispersion of Nations (Genesis 10-11)- The Table of Nations and the Tower of Babel.- God's intervention to scatter humanity.- **Key principle:** God's plan to divide humanity into nations.### Practical Applications1. **Study the Bible** — Commit to reading and studying Genesis to understand the foundation of God's plan.2. **Guard against sin** — Be vigilant and rule over sin in your life, remembering its consequences.3. **Follow God's commands** — Like Noah, be obedient to God's commands and trust in His promises.4. **Be aware of the signs** — Stay alert and aware of the signs of the times, as Jesus taught.### Discussion Questions1. How does understanding the creation account in Genesis 1-2 affect your view of God's sovereignty and purpose?2. In what ways do you see the effects of sin in your daily life and community?3. How can we learn from Noah's obedience and apply it to our own lives today?4. What does the story of the Tower of Babel reveal about human pride and rebellion against God?5. How does the current global situation compare to the times of Noah and Babel, and what does this mean for us today?*"The day of the Lord is coming closer and closer, and the further humanity pushes into this idea that we need to be like God or cast Him down, we're getting very close to His return."*

Pastor Jason begins our four-part series, From Eden to Everlasting, by walking through Genesis 1 and the world as God created it. Together, we'll see what it means to be made in His image, created for relationship, and given purpose to cultivate what He has placed before us.

1:24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. 1:25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 1:21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 1:22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 1:23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

In this episode, we explore Genesis 7 and the flood narrative in depth. Far from being a simple story of divine judgment, Genesis 7 presents a richly structured account that echoes the themes and patterns of Genesis 1, revealing God's purposes of renewal, recreation, and the restoration of order in a world overwhelmed by corruption. In this episode, Tyndale House scholars Dr Peter Williams, Dr Caleb Howard and Dr James Bejon discuss:How Genesis 7 intentionally parallels the creation account of Genesis 1 and what these literary echoes reveal about the flood narrative.Noah's righteousness, faithfulness, and obedience, and how his response to God's commands shapes the story.The similarities and differences between Genesis 7 and ancient Near Eastern flood traditions, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Atra-hasis Epic Caleb Howard's reflections on the life and scholarship of Alan Millard, as well as the question of literary unity in Genesis. If Genesis reads as a coherent and carefully crafted composition, why have some scholars argued that the flood narrative is derived from multiple sources? And how should we interpret ‘windows of heaven'? This is another insightful and encouraging episode from our Genesis video series. If you've missed one, explore the earlier episodes and subscribe to the channel so you don't miss future conversations from Tyndale House.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 1:21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 1:22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 1:23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

Daily Dose of Hope August 5, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 1   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you with humility and expectation as we start a new reading plan, going deep into Genesis and Exodus.  Thank you for the opportunity to read your Word and hear your voice.  We want to hear from you today.    Thank you for another day, another chance to be a change agent in our world, your world.  Guide us, Lord.  Guide our words, actions, and thoughts.  We want to be more like you.  Help us see others as you see them.  We love you.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  Today, we begin a new reading plan – a deep dive into Genesis and Exodus.  So, we get to go back to the very beginning, really the very beginning of all time – Genesis 1.    In Genesis 1, we read about God creating the world and everything in it in six days and resting on the seventh day (the rest portion is actually in Genesis 2).  God declares everything he made good and the humans were very good.  The human beings were actually made in God's image.  The Scripture is very clear on this.  To be made in God's image is to be made to reflect God's character and values.  And because we are made in his image, this means we have inherent worth.  All human beings, every single person, has value and worth because they are made in the image of the Almighty God.    This text gives a beautiful over-arching picture of creation, emphasizing the transcendence of God, and it provides the introduction for the rest of the book of Genesis and the Bible as a whole.  As we move into Genesis 2 tomorrow, you will see that there really are two different creation accounts.  The purpose of each creation story is different but I believe they actually complement one another.  We will get into that a bit more tomorrow.   What I really want to focus on today is the concept of creation itself because it sets the scene for the whole Biblical narrative.  Just for some context, the Bible wasn't intended to be a science textbook.  The author of Genesis wasn't concerned with chronological or geological details.  The right question for us to ask is not HOW exactly did creation occur.  The author wasn't trying to give us a good answer about dinosaurs or young earth or old earth.  Rather, this was about explaining the truth about who God is and what God expects of his people.  The question is not HOW but WHO and WHY.    It was Yahweh, GOD, who created.  That is clear from the very beginning.  God created the heavens and the earth and then everything on the earth.  But why?    And this is a hugely important question.  Let's start here:  God didn't "need" creation.  He didn't need us; he wasn't lonely.  He didn't create us because he needed a friend.  Maybe that sounds silly but it is critical.  The Biblical picture we have of God is that he is complete and sufficient and flawless, and without any defect or deficiency. That means, before creation and apart from creation, God was completely and flawlessly God.  Remember, he said I AM who I AM.  And the doctrine of the Trinity, which we tend to struggle with, it helps explain God's self-sufficiency.  God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  There was already fellowship there.  Because the Trinity implies in the relationships between the Father and the Son and the Spirit is that God is love and has always been love. 1 John 4:16 emphasizes that , "God is love." Before there was even a world to love, God was love.   Okay – then why did God create?  Colossians 1:16 reads, For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Through him and for him.    I think this is kind of a simplistic analogy but it helps me understand this concept.  Often, when we get married, we have a desire to have children.  I think about Richard and myself.  We knew from the beginning that we wanted to try to have a family.  Why?  Because it was an expression of our love.  Putting our labor and emotions into our family was about love. We didn't have to have children, we didn't necessarily need children, but we truly wanted to have them.  We chose to have them. Creation was an expression of God's amazing love too.  Even though God does not need us, He wanted us.  Just like we are still kind of obsessed with our kids' lives because we love them so dearly, God is still intensely interested in our lives. He deeply and tenderly loves us beyond comprehension—not because He has to (out of need), but because He chooses to (out of love).  "The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing" (Zephaniah 3:17).  God rejoices in us!   Creation was also an expression of God's glory. "Glory" describes all the things God is full of—it includes his love but it is also his wisdom, creativity, beauty, strength, compassion—all the things that make him weighty and wonderful, made manifest for us to see and experience.     Throughout the Bible, we see Scripture telling us that God created to demonstrate his glory.  Psalm 19:1, The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.  Why is it that we see a beautiful sunset and we are in awe?  Or we look at snow-capped mountains and their majesty and we just feel the presence of God in our midst?  Or we experience childbirth and we marvel at how it all worked out so beautifully and perfectly and we say, wow – this didn't happen by chance.  This was not an accident.  Because all of creation – from gorgeous mountains to stars to a beautiful butterfly to the birth of a baby to scientific principles like gravity --- they all declare God's glory, his wisdom, his beauty, and his love, for this world.  When have your experienced God's glory in creation?   We'll stop there for today.  Looking forward to tomorrow!   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Elder Pearlene Fly reminds from Genesis 1:26; Mark 11:22-24 that we are LIKE our Father in Heaven. Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Tabernacle of Praise Church Int'l. We are a church called by Jesus Christ under the leadership of Bishop Alfred Jackson. Our ministry desires for all to come to the faith and to encourage the hearts of God's people to praise Him in all we do. As you listen to these grounded biblical messages, we pray you are strengthened and encouraged by the message. For more information about us visit topraise.us. Focal Scripture: Genesis 1:26; Mark 11:22-24

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Ephesians explodes with treasures of truth in every chapter. Paul's description of our blessings in Christ Jesus will stir our hearts to worship him (1:3-14). His exposition of God's amazing grace in raising us from death to life will humble us and move us toward devotion and ministry (2:1-10). Paul's vision of the church—a new society united by Christ and under Christ that causes cosmic creatures to stand in awe (3:1-13)—will strengthen our commitment to God's people. The gifts Christ gives to his church for ministry will strengthen our ministry—to one another and to the world (4:7-16). The book is full of precious promises and radical grace. We study it to strengthen our love for Christ, for one another, and for all who are yet to hear of Christ's grace.This week we are in Genesis 1:@6-27; 2:18-25.Life Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who treasure Christ, grow together, and live on mission. Salisbury, NCFollow us online:lifechurchnc.comFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

As the crown of His creation, God made humanity in His image, giving us a special connection to Him that enables a relationship with Him. A relationship with God is intended to produce a people who look like the image of God: Jesus Christ.

Genesis 1:1-2:3 | Creation Part 6: Scripture & Science - Evolution | August 2, 2026

1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 1:21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 1:22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 1:23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: 1:15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. 1:16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: Most of us will spend a third of our lives working, but still wonder if our work matters? In Genesis 1, we discover we're made in the image of a working God, called to cultivate His world for His glory and our neighbor's good. This Sunday, Pastor Mike teaches why our work isn't just important, but it is holy. ABOUT THE HEIGHTS CHURCH: We are a church making disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Denver. Have a question or want more information about The Heights Church? Learn more by visiting: theheightsdenver.com FIND US ONLINE: Website: theheightsdenver.com YouTube: @theheightschurchdenver Instagram: @theheightsden

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

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Pastor Adam laid the foundation for our new study in Genesis by observing the creation account and highlighting five lessons we can learn from the creation account.

1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

Where did America get the idea that "all men are created equal"? Princeton's Dr. Robert George traces it back further than Aristotle or Cicero, all the way to Genesis 1. Come along as we explore what this may mean for how we understand faith, truth, and the American founding today.  Guest bio:  Dr. Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University.  Show Notes:  museumoftheBible.org/america-250 RobertpGeorge.com rgeorge.scholar.princeton.edu x.com/McCormickProf Books by Robert George, PhD (Amazon)  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  LinkedIn: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

In this episode of our Genesis 1-9 Deep Dive, we reach a pivotal and complex turning point.Genesis 6 isn't just a story about building an ark; it's a detailed look at what happens when the very order of the world begins to fall apart. The chapter gives us a picture of creation unravelling, humanity crossing boundaries, violence spreading through “all flesh,” and God declaring that his Spirit shall not always contend with humanity. The chapter opens with the mysterious “sons of God and daughters of man” and the appearance of the Nephilim. In the midst of this chaotic breakdown of order, we are introduced to one man who stood in total opposition to the world around him. Noah is described as righteous and blameless, a man who walks with God when no one else does. As wickedness fills the earth, God instructs Noah to build the ark, a carefully designed vessel that stands apart from other ancient flood narratives. Noah does everything God commands, and his household becomes the hinge between un-creation and the future covenant. Genesis 6 is not only a story of universal corruption; it is the story of how God safeguards creation's future through one faithful man who listens and acts. Questions to reflect on as you listen: What do we make of the “sons of God and daughters of man” in this chapter? How does Genesis 6 reverse the creation patterns of Genesis 1? A brief look at divine “regret” and why should we be careful not to press too far? How does the building of the ark differ from other ancient flood accounts?Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

1:10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 1:12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 1:13 And the evening and the morning were the third day.

The Book of Genesis

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