Friday, January 1, 2010

Genesis 1-2

There were a few things that the people first hearing the first chapters of Genesis knew but didn't understand their origins. Like why was there a sun and a moon? (To give light to the day and night and to define the seasns). Why do couples marry and move out of their parent's homes? (They are immitating the union of Adam and Eve). Have people always been shamed when they are unclothed? (No, that shame came with sin). There are many other unwritten questions that God addresses in the opening dialog of this book. God doesn't answer all of our questions but he does reveal his wisdom with regard to human nature and his insight of ancient history. Both of which are attributes we need to associate with God in order to lay a foundation of faith in God's position of reigning creator.
Stuart

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