God’s Masterpiece: Creation - Bible Study of Genesis Chapter 1

Genesis 1 is an iconic chapter that recounts the majestic story of God’s creation, setting the stage for the entire Bible.

-This book begins at the beginning. 

-God is the creator of the universe. 

-He created man and then created woman. 

-This chapter took place everywhere. The entire universe and it describes all the earth.

Genesis 1 tells us that God created the world in 6 days.

Verses 1-2 describes the world beforehand.

Verses 3-5 Day 1 - on the first day God created light and called it “DAY” & the darkness “NIGHT.”

Verses 6-8 Day 2 - God created an expanse that separated the waters and called the expanse heaven.

Verses 9-13 Day 3 - God created dry land and called it earth and the waters he called seas. Who is naming everything? God Next he made the vegetation, plants and trees that grow on the earth.

Verses 14-19 Day 4 - God created sun, moon, planets and stars. He created day & night for us to know our days, seasons and years.

Verses 20-23 Day 5 - God created sea life and birds. He blessed them saying, “Be fruitful and multiply.”

Verses 24-31 Day 6 - God created the animals then created man and woman in his own image. He appointed them to be in charge (dominion) over all the animals. 

God is the author of creativity. Everything God made is beautiful and wonderful. When I am at the beach or in the mountains I sense Gods creative powers. Nature is captivating to our souls.

Read About Bullying in the Bible

 Cain had words with his brother. They were out in the field; Cain came at Abel his brother and killed him. Genesis 4:8

This was the first recorded bullying in history and it lead to the death of Abel. Cain wanted the favor God was giving his brother. He lost his temper and killed him. Human nature causes us to go after what we want no matter what we inflict on one another. Some times it's just the feeling of empowerment and control that will cause someone to bully another person.

Every day I hear on the news about some type of bullying. I am glad that people are more aware of the affect it has on people and especially children. It is a painful event that causes emotional and physical stress. It destroys self worth and causes you to question everything about yourself. The injury caused by a bully is a wound that can run so deep that it may take years to heal.

Unfortunately, no one can see the wound like you do from a bullet or a knife so there isn't always the support from family and friends. The thing that can hurt most is when you don't understand the psychological damage and then minimize the conflict.This ads to the injury and is not helpful in the healing process. An emotional injury does not always reveal itself right away. The victims will need to be able to be open about what they are suffering. They will need emotional support. We need to be sure they understand what they are experiencing such as post traumatic stress disorders or any type of anxiety. 

LOVE always protects! I Cor. 13:7

 This picture was taken in Palm Beach, April 10, 2008.

  

Sharing Struggles

Recently I have been writing about my own personal struggles with fear. It was not easy for me to write about my own weaknesses and run the risk of being ridiculed. Instead, I was not prepared for the great wave of response from readers sharing their similar struggles and being encouraged by my words. 

These blogs have been a way for me to channel my struggle in order to help others who struggle in the same way. There have been thousands of views of my blog from people in Russia, China, Malaysia, Germany, Ukraine, Britain, Canada, France & Indonesia. In the body of Christ, we should be able to share our burdens and struggles with each other.  I have experienced a sampling of Christlike love in the feedback I have received.

Loving concern for each other becomes the evidence that we have experienced  His love!

 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples” John 13:34-35.

 This picture was taken when I was driving

 through Arkansas in January 2010.