In the Beginning: God’s Plan for Humanity
Key Verse:
Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Message:
Genesis teaches that God created everything, and all He made was good. It also shows who we are as humans, how sin entered the world, and God’s plan to save us. Through people like Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Joseph, we see God’s faithfulness, justice, and mercy.
Explanation:
• Creation (Genesis 1-2): God made the world and humanity in His image, and we were created to have a relationship with Him.
• The Fall (Genesis 3): Sin came into the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, which caused separation from Him.
• God’s Promise (Genesis 12, 15, 22): God chose Abraham and promised to bless all nations through his descendants, pointing to Jesus Christ.
• God’s Faithfulness (Genesis 37-50): Joseph’s story shows how God uses struggles for good and His bigger plan.
Reflection:
• Do I see God’s influence in my life, even when I face challenges?
• How can I trust God’s plan like Abraham and Joseph did?
• Am I living as someone created in God’s image?
Prayer:
Father, thank You for revealing Yourself in Genesis. Help me trust Your plan, even when I don’t fully understand it. Remind me that You are the Creator, and my purpose is found in You. Strengthen my faith and help me live in obedience like Abraham and Joseph. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
