Category: Genesis

0 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, Setting the Scene for Genesis 3:0 In Genesis chapter 3, we find ourselves in the Garden of Eden, a paradise created by God for Adam and Eve. The scene is set with lush greenery, beautiful flowers,…

10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. Setting the Scene for Genesis 9:10 In Genesis chapter 9, after the great flood, God makes a…

8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. Setting the Scene for Genesis 22:8 In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham and his son Isaac at the center of a poignant and dramatic scene. The two of them are on…

21 And all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all mankind. Setting the Scene for Genesis 7:21 In Genesis chapter 7, the scene described is the culmination of God’s judgment upon the earth through a great flood. The narrative unfolds with Noah,…

24 And the waters prevailed on the earth 150 days. Setting the Scene for Genesis 6:24 In Genesis chapter 6, we find ourselves in a time of great wickedness on the earth. The scene is set in the days leading up to the great flood, where God decides to bring judgment upon the earth for…

5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the Lord said, “I will…

11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the…

17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Setting the Scene for Genesis 50:17 In Genesis chapter 50, we find…

15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared. Setting the Scene for Genesis 5:15 In Genesis chapter 5, we find a genealogy that traces the descendants of Adam through his son Seth. The verse Genesis 5:15 specifically mentions a man named Mahalalel. The scene is set in a humble dwelling made of wood…

25 by the God of your father who will help you, by the Almighty who will bless you with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that crouches beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb. Setting the Scene for Genesis 49:25 In Genesis 49:25, we find Jacob, also known as Israel, blessing…