In the story of Noah we see a world overwhelmed by sin and depravity and Noah is not an exception to the rule. But God gives Noah grace. So when God floods the earth in judgment, he instructs Noah to build an ark to preserve the seed of the women (Gen. 3:16) and the animals of the earth. This narrative leads us to see the seriousness of sin, the surprising nature of grace, and God’s righteousness in the salvation of his people.

Genesis 4 tells us the story of two brothers——Cain & Abel. We see in this story that sin often approaches without our noticing. Cain’s sin and hatred against his brother grows subtlety, starting with just mere jealousy but coming to fruitition in murderous rage. But we also see the extravegence of God’s grace in the hope of salvation as he spares Cain from judgment and marks Cain to protect him.

Genesis 4 tells us the story of two brothers——Cain & Abel. We see in this story that sin often approaches without our noticing. Cain’s sin and hatred against his brother grows subtlety, starting with just mere jealousy but coming to fruitition in murderous rage. But we also see the extravegence of God’s grace in the hope of salvation as he spares Cain from judgment and marks Cain to protect him.

Genesis 3 tells us of the catastrophic event that caused the world to change from paradise to the fallen world we live in. We see Adam and Eve give in the temptation and disobey God’s loving command, but we also the promise of the defeat of sin and it’s effects in the seed of the woman.

Genesis 3 tells us of the catastrophic event that caused the world to change from paradise to the fallen world we live in. We see Adam and Eve give in the temptation and disobey God’s loving command, but we also the promise of the defeat of sin and it’s effects in the seed of the woman.

In Genesis 2, we see that the story of redemption begins with a wedding. God creates man and woman because we were made to be in community to image him; And God creates marriage to display the relationship between Jesus and his people.

In Genesis 2, we see that the story of redemption begins with a wedding. God creates man and woman because we were made to be in community to image him; And God creates marriage to display the relationship between Jesus and his people.

What is the purpose of work? Is work merely a means to make money and pay off debt? In Genesis 2, we see that the purpose of work is much deeper than that. It’s something that is written deep within the fabric of who we are. We were created to work in order to reflect our Creator and Redeemer God.

What is the purpose of work? Is work merely a means to make money and pay off debt? In Genesis 2, we see that the purpose of work is much deeper than that. It’s something that is written deep within the fabric of who we are. We were created to work in order to reflect our Creator and Redeemer God.

After God created the world, he stops to rest and enjoy what he’s created. Although busy-ness seems to be a cultural value, sabbath reminds us that we are more than what we produce. In Christ, we have the invitation to enter this divine rest.