This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 22nd September 2023.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

What seems a simple chapter at first, gives us much to consider – from the consequences of Lot’s choices, to Abram’s love demonstrated in going after him, the incredible foreshadow of Jesus in Melchizedek, in how God went after us, and Abram’s example in willingly giving back to God from that which God had given to him.

Application questions

• Are you making wise choices in your friendships?
• Who should you be going after to restore them?
• Have you forgotten God’s grace in going after you?
• Are you giving God your first and best?