In the Beginning | Genesis 1:1-2

About this episode

This episode explores the introduction of God in Genesis 1:1-2 and the implications of starting the biblical narrative with Him.

Genesis 1:1–2 opens the Bible by introducing us to the God who is before all things, over all things, and already at work to bring order, life, and purpose out of emptiness. In this first message of our new series, In the Beginning, we look at what it means that Scripture starts not with humanity, sin, or a problem to solve—but with God. As we begin walking through Genesis in three movements—Primeval, Patriarchs, and Prince—we’re invited to see God as Creator and King, the One whose Spirit hovers over the waters and whose presence brings light into darkness. This sermon calls us to move beyond merely asking what we know, and instead to ask the deeper question: do we truly know the God who begins the story?Message Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S9wmm5wrCJ74_pgMhhNrYxA4OGdV5jeK/view?usp=sharing

People in this episode

Host: Bethlehem Church

Topics covered

• creation
• God
• Genesis
• spirituality
• order
• purpose

Keywords

• Genesis 1:1-2
• God
• creation
• spirituality
• order
• light
• darkness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis

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