Day 1: Genesis 1-3

This year, I'm embarking on the exciting journey of studying the Bible chronologically. I pray and invite the Holy Spirit to join me as I read, then I read to understand. I use resources like cross-referencing and the list of things below to do a deep dive and gain more understanding of what the Word of God is saying. This is in addition to listening to the Audible version of the Bible as well. This is the beginning of my journey, and I will tweak it as I see fit along the way. And I encourage you to do the same. Be led by the Holy Spirit. I pray that my notes encourage you on your journey! 

This is a grace-filled space. Come as you are. Participate as life allows. If you’d like, comment below and share something that stood out to you in today’s study—your reflection may be exactly what another sister needs to read.

Resources Used:

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (Original, Black): Holy Bible, English Standard Version

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda

The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible

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Chapter 1: God uses His word to create (You have the same ability- Mark 11:23-24)

• Author: Anonymous (Most likely Moses because he wrote the 1st 5 books of the Bible, known as the Torah or Pentateuch)
• Genesis= beginning
• Genesis 1:2 Earth was void and without form because Satan fell (Luke 10:18, Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14)
• Genesis 1:5: By naming creation, God expresses rule and dominion over it
• Genesis 1:7-8 God created an atmosphere to make life possible on the uninhabitable Earth. It was now all water and sky.
• Genesis 1:9-10 God created land, which we know as continents 
• Genesis 1:11-12God created plants that yield seed and fruit trees. Creation is obeying God, which demonstrates His dominion
• Genesis 1:14-19 God delegated the provision of light that He initially provided to the sun and moon. 
• Genesis 1:20-22 God is a God of multiplication and reproduction. He loves fruitfulness.
• Genesis 1:24 Day 6 is the end of God’s creative week
• Genesis 1:26 Us/Our refers to the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
• Genesis 1:27 Man was made with God’s spiritual nature and functional actions
• Genesis 1:28 The 1st human family was created to reflect the truth about God.
• Family mirrors the diversity and unity of the Trinity
• Humans are designed to:

1. Represent God

2. Rule on God’s behalf

3. Reproduce His presence

Chapter 2: The Creation of Man, Woman, Marriage, and Family

• Genesis 2:1 God didn’t take a break because he was tired. He was modeling what it looks like to enjoy the fruit of His work
• Genesis 2:5 LORD-YHWH (Yahweh/Jehovah, which means self-existent or eternal). This is God’s proper name being introduced. God is relational.
• God-Elohim (a plural word meaning rulers, judges, Gods)
• Genesis 2:8-15 Before a wife, Adam had a place to live, a job, and a relationship with God (this is manhood)
• Adam had to keep the garden and protect all that was under his stewardship. Satan was the only threat to creation.
• Genesis 2:15 Keep and tend to your “garden”-your God-given responsibility
• Genesis 2:15 Biblical divinely ordained freedom has healthy limits
• Adam was commanded by God, which required him to submit. Men are under God’s authority. They are ultimately responsible for expanding the kingdom program
• Genesis 2:18 A wife is to be a collaborator and counterpart to her husband. She adds to what her man lacks.
• Genesis 2:22, the word “brought” shows God as “matchmaker.”
• Eve had a relationship with God first, before God presented her to Adam, her husband
• Genesis 2:24-25 The serpent bypasses the man and goes directly to the woman. He wanted to reverse proper family roles. Role reversal leads to chaos!!
• We are to mirror God in marriage
• One flesh means unity of purpose, yet unique individuals

Chapter 3: The Fall of Man & God’s Unending Love

• Genesis 3:2-5 Adam most likely told Eve not to touch it
• Satan tried to tempt Adam and Eve to take God’s place
• Genesis 3:8 Adam was supposed to lead his family, but he did not lead, and it led to disaster and consequences
• Genesis 3:8-14 Nakedness and awareness of it marked emotional death for Adam and Eve
• Genesis 3:10 Fear has now been introduced to humans. This was the first time Adam and Eve felt and experienced fear because sin and death were now present
• Genesis 3:9 Adam was held accountable, which is why God went to him first.
• Kingdom men accept responsibility
• In the midst of it all, God still pursued Adam and Eve. He pursues us.
• Your relationship with GOd should be your greatest joy!
• Genesis 3:15 is a prophecy of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior
• Genesis 3:16-19 Adam and Eve experienced relational death, economic death, and physical death
• Genesis 3:20-24 God was kind by ensuring that Adam and Eve couldn’t reenter the garden. Had they eaten in sin, they would’ve been stuck in a sinful state with eternal consequences.
• God still loved them despite themselves. Even in their mess, He loved them.
• The slaying of animals begins here in chapter 3 as their redemptive covering

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Note: I'm sharing my personal study notes, which means they may contain doctrinal or technical errors. Extend grace as we learn together, and be sure to study the Word for yourself.

By: LaRissa J

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