The Book of Genesis

In order to fully understand humanity, we must look back – way back – to the book of Genesis. In the first few chapters, we see God’s creation come into existence in all its perfection and goodness. Then, in chapter 3, things change. This is a pivotal turning point in human history. Sin enters into creation, and nothing after this would be the same. Much of what comes after creation in Genesis is focused on the lives of “the patriarchs” of faith – Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It focuses on their journey of faith with God, highlighting both the moments of obedience and the moments of sin. The honest accounts of their shortcomings tell us that God is not afraid to show the good, the bad, and the ugly while telling His story.