The Importance of Genesis 1-3

Genesis 1-3 are the foundation chapters of the Bible. These chapters hold the principles that will be important throughout the remainder of the Word of God. Here are some that I see:

• God interacts with the Universe, our earth, and the creatures that are on the earth, especially man (1:1).

• Without God, all of life is empty (void), wasteful, and dark (1:2).

• God’s work is always redemptive. He takes what He is given and brings beauty out of confusion (1:2).

• When our lives are empty and dark, God’s Spirit is nearby, desirous of moving on our situations to create order (1:2).

• The Word of God is the creative force that is needed in our lives. The Word will create wonderful things in our lives as we will allow it to speak to our minds and emotions, and guide our actions (1:3-25; Joshua 1:8). 

• We are fallen human beings that need to be recreated. We must make time to read, study, and memorize the Word of God to see the transformation happen. Attendance to the House of God is a must because when we attend, we listen to the spoken Word. This creates faith in our lives (Romans 10:17).

• The breath of God is needed for humans to have life (2:7). The sin of Adam brought physical and spiritual death to the human race (3:19). Through the receiving of the Holy Ghost, we get the breath of God. His breath gives us Spiritual and eternal life.

• God wants to bless humans. His blessings are understood as being enrichment and multiplication. He has supplied everything we need to be able to exist to fulfill His will (1:28-31).

• The test for humans is the same for all in every generation. Do you listen and obey God’s Word or do you listen and obey Satan’s word (3:1-5)? 

• Satan is a deceiver. He will always show you the good of temptation and never display the painful result of the temptation (3:6-19).

• Those closest to you might be your greatest hindrance to obedience to God’s Word. You must place God and obedience to His Word above all relationships (2:18-25; 3:6).

• Humans have made gods of the sun and stars, vegetation, sea and sky creatures, and animals of the earth. They do not realize that these so-called gods are created items. There is a power that is more powerful than the creature. It is the one who creates (Romans 1:25). Look to the Creator and serve Him!