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Beginnings
Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Gensis 1
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 1 Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full ...read more
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2. Genesis 2
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 2 Have you ever looked at a beautiful sculpture and just marveled at it’s beauty? You know, you’re looking at a statue or a sculpture, realizing that at one time it was just a big block of stone or an awkward lump of clay, but now it stands as a work of art filled with amazing detail ...read more
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3. Genesis 3
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 3 Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen the beginnings of God’s creation take shape. Out of nothing God created a universe. Something that had never existed before. There was no precedent for this. But our omnipotent God designed and created everything that exists. On the first day ...read more
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4. Genesis 4
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 4 [Trouble sitting still, RLS, etc illustrations.] For some of us it’s hard to sit still. For some of us it’s hard to just stop and rest. But there’s a solution to that, it’s called Nyquil! (A couple slugs of that and you’ll sit still.) But seriously, God didn’t intend on us ...read more
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5. Genesis 5
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 5 You know sometimes we see something and we really don’t know how it came to be. We know a little bit of its origin, but not the details. Like with Mount Rushmore. [Mount Rushmore creation illustration.] So if you want more detail of the creation of Mount Rushmore, you can go to ...read more
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6. Genesis 6
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 6 Well we’re back in the book of Genesis tonight. If you remember the last time we were together we were looking at a more personal, detailed description of how the Lord created the universe. We saw how He fashioned the world and everything in it including man. We also saw how He gave ...read more
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7. Genesis 7
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 7 Last week we talked about how the Lord provided a partner for the man. A woman who would complete him and together they would reflect the image of God. They were perfect, their home was perfect, and their relationship was also perfect. Sinless in every way. We’re not really sure ...read more
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8. Genesis 8
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 8 Last week we went through the fateful events of the fall of mankind into sin. That dreadful day when the first man and the first woman rebelled against God and ate from the forbidden tree. We covered what they did, how they reacted, and how God reacted in the consequences He gave ...read more
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9. Genesis 9
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 9 You know, siblings can sometimes be the best of friends and sometimes be the worst of enemies. And that status can change in an instant! One minute brothers and sisters are getting along great and laughing and playing and hugging and the next minute they’re shouting and name calling ...read more
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10. Genesis 10
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 10 Last week we looked at the story of how Cain killed his brother and was then banished from the land. A horrible event in the history of the world that ruined both brother’s lives. We ended our studies last week with Cain asking for mercy from God because he felt like others would ...read more
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11. Genesis 11
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 11 Hope is an amazing thing. Hope is more than an emotion. It’s more than fantasy. It’s more than just believing really hard. “Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the intangible to become reality.” Avery D. Miller said that. Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the ...read more
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12. Genesis 12
Contributed on Apr 18, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 12 Tonight we’re going to be getting back into the book of Genesis. And tonight’s passage seems to be one where the unfolding events are contrary to how history should be playing out. Things aren’t happening as they should. And as a result, mankind and the earth itself are about to take ...read more
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13. Gensis 13
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 13 Has there ever been a problem come up in your life where the solution to the problem was going to be incredibly difficult? And the difficult solution to the problem was the only solution to the problem so you had no choice in how to fix things. [Disposing dead, rotten ...read more
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14. Genesis 14
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 14 Did you know that literally hundreds of different cultures from around the world have a story about an ancient flood that covered part or all of the world? There is at least 270 different ‘flood’ stories that are told throughout the world. Even the Koran mentions Noah’s ...read more
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15. Genesis 15
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 15 Last week when we left the story of Noah and the flood he and his family were adrift in the ark and at the mercy of the waves. The entire earth was covered with water and the sky was falling with torrential rain. But eventually the rain would stop and rest would come to all. Ah ...read more
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16. Genesis 16
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 16 The last time we were in Genesis we looked at when the flood waters were subsiding from the earth and how everything received some rest. - The ark rested from its floating. - The dove rested from its searching. - Noah rested from his waiting. - The Lord rested from His ...read more
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17. Genesis 17
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 17 Last week we saw how as the Lord made the flood waters subside on the earth He was giving humanity a second chance – a second chance to live! Because of God and by God man had a new lease on life and a second chance to exist and live like they were created to live. But what if ...read more
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18. Genesis 18
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 18 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we covered the passage where God established His covenant with the world that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. He placed a rainbow in the sky as a reminder of His promise to us. A promise that’s based entirely on His ...read more
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19. Genesis 19
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 19 [Read Genesis 10:1.] Whenever you hear an introductory verse like that it’s almost like a call to be ready to be bored. Oh no, here we go. One of those passages where you read about all the begats and begottens and becames and becomes through the family line of certain persons. ...read more
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20. Genesis 20
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 20 A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike one!" he yelled. ...read more
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21. Genesis 21
Contributed on Apr 23, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 21 You know much of the book of Genesis is like a thousand piece puzzle that’s just been dumped out on the table. All the pieces are there but they just haven’t been put together yet. We can see the picture on the box of what the completed puzzle looks like, but we just have to put all ...read more
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22. Genesis 22
Contributed on Apr 30, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 22 Last week we saw how the Lord sent Abram on a journey to the promised land. A land that would birth a nation that would eventually birth a Savior for the world. It was an amazing journey that changed Abram’s life forever. It was a journey of: - covenant - faith - worship But ...read more
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23. Genesis 23
Contributed on Apr 30, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 23 Last week we saw Abram go through this phase of doubting the Lord. Remember how he took matters into his own hands when it came to dealing with the famine in the land God had promised him and about how the Egyptians would treat him when they found out Sarah was his wife. Instead of ...read more
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24. Genesis 24
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 24 Last week we saw how there was a difference in the way that Abram and Lot approached life. Abram was a man who lived for others. Lot was a man who lived for himself. That theme will continue through tonight’s passage as we’re going to see Abram act very selflessly while dealing with ...read more
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25. Genesis 25
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 25 One day a man holidaying in the Bahamas noticed a big crowd gathered at the end of the pier. As he got closer he observed someone preparing for a solo journey around the world in a tiny homemade boat. Without exception everybody was telling him all the things that could go wrong. ...read more
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26. Genesis 26
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 26 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we found the Lord giving Abram a pep talk concerning His covenant to build a nation through him. Abram was coming off of a great military victory, but was still concerned that he and Sarah hadn’t been able to have a baby through the first ...read more
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27. Genesis 27
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 27 [Daytimer, cell phone and wallet demonstration.] You know what the main reason I need these things is? Because I’m human. God doesn’t need anything to remind Him of anything. He doesn’t need post-it notes. He doesn’t need a Palm Pilot. And He doesn’t need a secretary. He’s God. ...read more
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28. Genesis 28
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Genesis verse-by-verse
Genesis 28 Last week we went through a chapter of reminders. Reminders given to Abraham and his descendants of who God is, the Almighty God, and what He expects from His people, complete obedience. The reminders were through God’s Word, meaningful names and the sign of the covenant. This ...read more
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29. Genesis 29
Contributed on Aug 6, 2009
Verse-by-verse
Two weeks ago we looked at Genesis 18 which highlights the relationship between God and Abraham. A relationship that the Scriptures describe as a friendship. That chapter was all about the righteous, the godly, and the friend of God. This week’s chapter stands in sharp contrast to the previous ...read more
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30. Genesis 30
Contributed on Aug 6, 2009
verse-by-verse
Have you ever heard of the 10-20-life laws here in Florida? Those laws are set up for repeat offenders who commit a crime using a gun. The first time you’re caught you get ten years in prison. The second time you get twenty. Third time – life in prison. And all the statistics show that they ...read more