1. “In the Beginning…” Genesis 1-3 Sermon Series

2. Teaching Calendar Sept. – Genesis 1 Oct. – Genesis 2 Nov. – Genesis 3 Dec. – Advent/Christmas Last Sunday of month Sharing/CommunionLast Sunday of month Sharing/Communion Christmas Eve Service on 12-24 Wednesday NightChristmas Eve Service on 12-24 Wednesday Night

3. Time of Prayer for Sermons 1.Biblical AND Relevant 2.Holy Spirit would teach and we could listen/hear 3.Minds renewed, lives changed, Jesus would increase

4. Outline 1)Meaning of Genesis; Historical Context 2)Chapter by Chapter Overview 3)The most important questions 4)Today’s Good News from Genesis

5. Meaning of Genesis BEGINNINGS

6. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. - John 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1

7. Authorship of Genesis Who wrote Genesis? Who wrote Genesis?

8. The Historical Context of when the Israelites received the Pentateuch

12. Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

13. Chapter by Chapter Overview  Genesis 1  Genesis 2  Genesis 3

14. Chapter 1: Same thing happens day 1, day 2, etc. 1:3: God said, “Let there be light.” (God speaks) 1:3: and there was light. (It happens) 1:4: God saw that the light was good, (Report) 1:5: God called the light “day,”… (Naming of)

15. Chapter by Chapter Overview  Genesis 1  Genesis 2  Genesis 3

16. The most important questions of Genesis 1-3  Not questions of science  Not questions of chronological order of creation The most important questions of Genesis 1-3 are…

17. The most important questions of Genesis 1-3  Not questions of science  Not questions of chronological order of creation The most important questions of Genesis 1-3 are…

18. The most important questions of Genesis 1-3  Who is God?  How are human beings to relate to Him? This is what we will be learning together these next months….

19. The most important questions of Genesis 1-3  Not questions of science  Not questions of chronological order of creation The most important questions of Genesis 1-3 are…

20. Who is He? Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. On the way across, Jesus lay down for a nap, and while he was sleeping the wind began to rise. A fierce storm developed that threatened to swamp them, and they were in real danger…

21. Who is He? Luke 8:22-25 The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” So Jesus rebuked the wind and the raging waves. The storm stopped and all was calm! Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?” And they were filled with awe and amazement. They said to one another, “Who is this man, that even the winds and waves obey him?”

22. Prayer of Empowerment Lord Jesus Christ, Thank you for your word. Take away any lies I may have believed about you. Show me the beliefs that are not consistent with your nature and character. Help me to know you and see you for who you are in the Scriptures. We ask you to shine your light on all ungodly beliefs and deception in our lives. Renew my mind so that the truth can set me free. In Jesus name I pray amen.