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 29th 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

This chapter is all gospel – all good news. In it we see the remarkable example of Abram, who simply believes God – that is, he takes Him at His Word. And God accounts it to Abram as righteousness. We also see God make a covenant with Abram, but one that is entirely dependant on God’s character, and not on Abram’s. And in both these things, there is a parallel to how we ourselves are saved by faith in what God has done, not through works that we do.

Application questions

• Are you seeking some thing. Or are you seeking God?
• Are you trusting in Him alone to save you?