Category: Genesis

20 Then the Lord said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, Setting the Scene for Genesis 18:20 In Genesis chapter 18, we find Abraham sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day. As he looks up, he sees three men standing…

16 Then he brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his kinsman Lot with his possessions, and the women and the people. Setting the Scene for Genesis 14:16 In Genesis chapter 14, we find Abram (later known as Abraham) in a pivotal moment of his life. He has just received news that his…

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And…

27 May God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 9:27 In Genesis chapter 9, we find the scene where Noah, the righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and survive the great flood, is blessing his sons…

12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When…

5 The waters continued to recede until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen. Setting the Scene for Genesis 8:5 In Genesis chapter 8, we find Noah and his family aboard the ark as the floodwaters begin to recede. The scene…

7 Then the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. 2 Take with you seven pairs of all clean animals, the male and his mate, and a pair of the animals that are not clean, the…

7 The angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from my mistress Sarai.” 9 The angel of the…

19 And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you. They shall be male and female. Setting the Scene for Genesis 6:19 In Genesis chapter 6, we find Noah receiving instructions from God to build an ark to save his…

20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. Setting the…