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Genesis

Genesis is the 1st book of the Bible, part of the Old Testament within the Pentateuch. It contains 50 chapters and 1533 verses. It is traditionally attributed to Moses.

An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis

We have now before us the holy Bible, or book, for so bible signifies. We call it the book, by way of eminency; for it is incomparably the best book that ever was written, the book of books, shining like the sun in the firmament of learning, other valuable and useful books, like the moon and stars, borrowing their light from it. We call it the holy book, because it was written by holy men, and indited by the Holy Ghost; it is perfectly pure from all falsehood and corrupt intention; and the manifest tendency of it is to promote holiness among men. The great things of God's law and gospel are here written to us, that they might be reduced to a greater certainty, might spread further, remain longer, and be transmitted to distant places and ages more pure and entire than possibly they could be by report and tradition: and we shall have a great deal to answer for if these things which belong to our peace, being thus committed to us in black and white, be neglected by us as a strange and foreign thing, Hos 8:12. The scriptures, or writings of the several inspired penmen, from Moses down to St. John, in which divine light, like that of the morning, shone gradually (the sacred canon being now completed), are all put together in this blessed Bible, which, thanks be to God, we have in our hands, and they make as perfect a day as we are to expect on this side of heaven. Every part was good, but all together very good. This is the light that shines in a dark place (Pe2 1:19), and a dark place indeed the world would be without the Bible.

We have before us that part of the Bible which we call the Old Testament, containing the acts and monuments of the church from the creation almost to the coming of Christ in the flesh, which was about four thousand years - the truths then revealed, the laws then enacted, the devotions then paid, the prophecies then given, and the events which concerned that distinguished body, so far as God saw fit to preserve to us the knowledge of them. This is called a testament, or covenant (diatheke), because it was a settled declaration of the will of God concerning man in a federal way, and had its force from the designed death of the great testator, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, Rev 8:8. It is called the Old Testament, with relation to the New, which does not cancel and supersede it, but crown and perfect it, by the bringing in of that better hope which was typified and foretold in it; the Old Testament still remains glorious, though the New far exceeds in glory, Co2 3:9.

We have before us that part of the Old Testament which we call the Pentateuch, or five books of Moses, that servant of the Lord who excelled all the other prophets, and typified the great prophet. In our Saviour's distribution of the books of the Old Testament into the law, the prophets, and the psalms, or Hagiographa, these are the law; for they contain not only the laws given to Israel, in the last four, but the laws given to Adam, to Noah, and to Abraham, in the first. These five books were, for aught we know, the first that ever were written; for we have not the least mention of any writing in all the book of Genesis, nor till God bade Moses write (Exo 17:14); and some think Moses himself never learned to write till God set him his copy in the writing of the ten Commandments upon the tables of stone. However, we are sure these books are the most ancient writings now extant, and therefore best able to give us a satisfactory account of the most ancient things.

We have before us the first and longest of those five books, which we call Genesis, written, some think, when Moses was in Midian, for the instruction and comfort of his suffering brethren in Egypt: I rather think he wrote it in the wilderness, after he had been in the mount with God, where, probably, he received full and particular instructions for the writing of it. And, as he framed the tabernacle, so he did the more excellent and durable fabric of this book, exactly according to the pattern shown him in the mount, into which it is better to resolve the certainty of the things herein contained than into any tradition which possibly might be handed down from Adam to Methuselah, from him to Shem, from him to Abraham, and so to the family of Jacob. Genesis is a name borrowed from the Greek. It signifies the original, or generation: fitly is this book so called, for it is a history of originals - the creation of the world, the entrance of sin and death into it, the invention of arts, the rise of nations, and especially the planting of the church, and the state of it in its early days. It is also a history of generations - the generations of Adam, Noah, Abraham, etc., not endless, but useful genealogies. The beginning of the New Testament is called Genesis too (Mat 1:1), Biblos geneseos the book of the genesis, or generation, of Jesus Christ. Blessed be God for that Book which shows us our remedy, as this opens our wound. Lord, open our eyes, that we may see the wondrous things both of thy law and gospel!

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Genesis #03 Ch. 1:3-19 Let Light Be
Chuck Missler · 1:28:21
Chuck Missler explores the controversy surrounding the gap theory, the meaning of Yom, and the day age hypothesis in his study of Genesis chapter 1.
Genesis #06 Ch. 3
Chuck Missler · 1:27:48
Chuck Missler's sermon on Genesis Chapter 3 delves into the themes of temptation, sin, and the typological relationship between Adam and Christ, emphasizing the foundational doctrines of Christianity.
Genesis #07 Ch. 4-5
Chuck Missler · 1:22:33
Chuck Missler's sermon explores the profound lessons from Genesis chapters 4 and 5, focusing on the story of Cain and Abel and its implications for understanding sin and redemption.
Genesis #08 Ch. 6:1-14
Chuck Missler · 1:27:09
Chuck Missler's sermon on Genesis 6 explores the significance of Enoch, the prophecy surrounding Methuselah, and the implications of God's judgment through the flood.
Genesis #09 Ch. 6:15-9:19 Noah's Ark - a New Beginning
Chuck Missler · 1:28:22
The Genesis flood is a reminder of God's judgment and salvation, and teaches us about the importance of faith and justification in our lives.
Genesis #10 Ch. 9:20-11
Chuck Missler · 1:28:51
The sermon explores the story of Noah after the flood, including his drunkenness, the curse on Canaan, and the significance of the genealogies in Genesis 5 and 11.
Genesis #11 Ch. Mazzaroth - Testimony of the Stars
Chuck Missler · 1:19:58
The Zodiac is a witness to God's creation and redemption, and is a symbol of God's love and program for humanity.
Genesis #13 Ch. 14-15 Contrast of Abraham and Lot
Chuck Missler · 1:31:06
The sermon explores the contrast between Abraham and Lot, highlighting the importance of faith, justification, and separation in our lives.
Genesis #20 Ch. 31-34 Wrestling to the End of Self
Chuck Missler · 1:24:30
Jacob receives a call from God to return to the land of his fathers and to his kindred, and he leaves Laban's household, taking his wives and children with him.
Genesis #21 Ch. 35-37 Joseph, the Dreamer
Chuck Missler · 1:33:10
Chuck Missler explores Jacob's journey back to Bethel, emphasizing the importance of fellowship with God and the need to remove foreign influences from our lives.
Genesis #22 Ch. 37-39 Joseph, the Faithful Servant
Chuck Missler · 1:25:39
Joseph's story has prophetic significance and is a type of Christ, with his dreams and coat of many colors/long-sleeved robe implying his future rule and rulership.
Genesis #23 Ch. 40-41 Joseph Glorified
Chuck Missler · 1:22:31
Joseph's faithfulness in prison is a testament to God's sovereignty and the importance of trusting in His plans.
Genesis #24 Ch. 42-45 the Revelation of Joseph
Chuck Missler · 1:32:40
The sermon explores the narrative of Joseph in Genesis, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the themes of reconciliation and divine purpose amidst trials.
Genesis 3
Gerry Covenhoven · 27:00
The sermon explores the promise of redemption in Genesis 3 and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, emphasizing God's love and the ongoing battle against sin.
(Genesis) Genesis 10 Intro
J. Vernon McGee · 4:55
J. Vernon McGee discusses the implications of Noah's sin and the lessons on human weakness and God's grace in Genesis 10.
(Genesis) Genesis 10:1-6
J. Vernon McGee · 5:40
Genesis 10 explores the genealogies of Noah's sons, revealing the origins of various nations and their significance in biblical history.
(Genesis) Genesis 10:8-32
J. Vernon McGee · 7:49
The 10th chapter of Genesis is a remarkable chapter that takes a loving farewell of all the nations of the earth, as much as to say, 'I'm leaving you for a while, but I love you.'
(Genesis) Genesis 11:1-4
J. Vernon McGee · 8:21
J. Vernon McGee's sermon on Genesis 11:1-4 explores the Tower of Babel as a symbol of humanity's rebellion against God and the desire for unity apart from divine instruction.
(Genesis) Genesis 1:14-19
J. Vernon McGee · 2:22
God's sovereignty is demonstrated through His creation of plant life, lights, and His ability to clearly distinguish between right and wrong.
(Genesis) Genesis 11:5-9
J. Vernon McGee · 6:28
The Tower of Babel represents a judgment on man's rebellion, but God's answer to this judgment is the gospel, which is given in all languages and is for all mankind.
(Genesis) Genesis 12 Intro
J. Vernon McGee · 7:55
God's dealings with humanity shift from the entire race to individual individuals, starting with Abraham, who is characterized by his faith and obedience to God.
(Genesis) Genesis 1:20-23
J. Vernon McGee · 2:31
God's creation of sea creatures and birds is a demonstration of His power and wisdom, and is a fundamental aspect of the creation story.
(Genesis) Genesis 12:10-20
J. Vernon McGee · 9:37
Abram's decision to go down to Egypt due to a famine in the land led to trouble and consequences, but ultimately, God overruled and Abram returned to the land of promise.
(Genesis) Genesis 1:24-25
J. Vernon McGee · 1:08
The sermon explores God's creation of living beings, the unique status of humanity, and the implications of sin on our shared existence.
(Genesis) Genesis 1:26-31
J. Vernon McGee · 18:25
God creates man in his own image, giving him dominion over the earth and the power of free will, but also calls him to fill the earth and take care of it.
(Genesis) Genesis 13:1-4
J. Vernon McGee · 1:22
Abram's story teaches us about the importance of having a deep faith in God and being able to come back to Him even when we stumble and fall.
(Genesis) Genesis 13:14-18
J. Vernon McGee · 4:16
God's promise to Abram is that he will give him the land and make his seed as numerous as the dust of the earth.
(Genesis) Genesis 13:5-13
J. Vernon McGee · 6:45
Abram and Lot's separation due to strife caused by riches and Hagar serves as a reminder for the church to show love one for another and separate for peace.
(Genesis) Genesis 14:1-4
J. Vernon McGee · 4:30
Genesis 14 is a historical record that contains two great truths: the first war and the first priest, Melchizedek, and establishes Abraham as a priest in the line of Melchizedek.
(Genesis) Genesis 14:12-17
J. Vernon McGee · 6:00
Abraham's actions in Genesis 14 demonstrate his loyalty and protection of his nephew Lot, highlighting the significance of their relationship and the challenges they face.