Have you ever wondered about the significance of the Old Testament and how it sets the stage for the arrival of Jesus? Join Pastor Ron as he opens up with Genesis 1:1 and leads us through the profound beginnings of Creation & the story of Adam and Eve and how it points to our need for Jesus.
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **Understanding the Beginning:**
- Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational verse establishes the existence of an almighty God who orchestrated the universe with His word.
2. **We have an enemy**
Genesis 3:1 (NIV)
1Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”
3. **We have a sin problem**
- Genesis 3: The story of Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden, leading to the fall of humanity.
- Genesis 3:15 – The first prophetic scripture about Jesus defeating Satan, illustrating God’s redemptive plan right from the start.
4. **We live in a Broken World:**
- Genesis 3:17-19 explains the curse upon humanity and the earth following Adam and Eve's sin, highlighting the brokenness of our world and the reason behind human suffering and toil.
5. **God seeks us out**
- Despite our sin, God seeks us out. Genesis 3:8-9 demonstrates God's proactive search for Adam and Eve, signifying His desire for reconciliation with us.
- Luke 15 and Luke 19 reiterate the concept of God as the shepherd who seeks His lost sheep, emphasizing His relentless pursuit and love for us.
6. **God saves us**
- Romans 5: The comparison of Adam's sin with the saving grace of Jesus Christ, underscoring the gift of salvation Jesus offers.
- Revelation 12:9 depicts the ultimate defeat of Satan, solidifying the promise of eternal victory through Christ.
**CALL TO ACTION:**
Join Pastor Ron as he walks you through how these Old Testament passages reveal the overarching theme of redemption and point to Jesus Christ. Understand the beauty of the Gospel as seen through the lens of Genesis and explore how it shapes our faith and everyday lives.
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