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Origins in Genesis. Bethesda Cathedral April 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
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Origins in Genesis Bethesda Cathedral April 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 14:18 a) First King/Priest Heb 7:1, Rev 5:10 b)Greater Priesthood Heb 7:3-10 c)Greater Law Heb 7:11-19 d) 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 Nations Gen 17:10-14 Father of the Circumcision Gen 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