There are many generation lists in these two chapters, eight or nine depending on how one counts them. Lists of generations separate various sections of the book of Genesis, each one telling us a shift is taking place in the story. These lists in chapters 10 and 11 surround the story of the tower of … Continue reading Genesis 10-11, Psalm 4. →

The first four verses of chapter six present interesting challenges to our understanding. But it appears that these sons of God (are they the Nephilim?) and their actions may have contributed to the thorough wickedness described in verse five. Whatever the cause, God choose to reboot his creation. And after the flood, the commission for … Continue reading Genesis 6-9, Psalm 3. →

By the end of chapter three, the entire course of humanity and its relationship to God and to the earth and to each other is established. If we lose sight of this, we lose sight of the reason for Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. And why that is the good news. The consequences of choosing … Continue reading Genesis 3-5, Psalm 2 →

Origin. The first book of our bible. This is the account of "God" bringing order to chaos. Making a world that is like a garden -- hospitable for humanity and a place where God can dwell with humanity. In the second telling of creation, we learn of God's purpose for humanity, to manage his created … Continue reading Genesis 1-2, Psalm 1. →