Introduction to Genesis: Genesis – meaning origins was the title given by the first translators of the Septuagint. Moses is historically recognized as the author (although some scholars believe it is the summation of various contributors). It was believed to have been written @ 1400 BC. The book of Genesis spans the time from creation to the sojourn of the Israelites in Egypt.
Creation Days 1-4
Genesis 1:1-19
I. Day 1 (vs. 1-5)
a. Who existed according to the first four words of the Bible?
b. What does the Bible record as the first activity of God?
c. Where is God found in relation to His new creation?
d. What was the initial state of planet Earth?
e. What is the first accessory to His new creation in verse 3?
f. What significant contrast is established by His creation of light?
II. Days 2-3 (vs. 6-13)
a. What does God create first on Day 2?
b. What is implied by the dividing of the waters from below and above the firmament?
c. What does God call the firmament? (Day 2)
d. Next God divides the waters on Earth and what appears?
e. What does God create to cover His new Earth?
f. What is God’s assessment of His creation?
III. Day 4 (vs. 14-19)
a. How does God spend the start of Day 4?
b. What purpose were these ‘lights’ to serve?
c. According to the account what was the order in which the sun, moon, and stars were created?
d. Does this creation order reveal anything significant about Earth and its place in the universe?
e. What was God’s evaluation by the end of Day 4?
Application: How does this passage about creation along with John 1:1 help us to understand our triune (the Trinity) God better?
