In the middle of the graveyard of Genesis 5, we see the testimony of a man who did not die but was taken by God because He pleased God. He evokes the miracle of the new birth–given to all who place their trust in Jesus and decide to walk in fellowship with God.

What a difference an offering can make. Cain's heart would not recover from bitter anger against his brother when God rejected him and his offering but accepted Abel's. Yet God shows one more time his steadfast patience forbearance with humanity in a display of merciful justice.

Genesis 3 is the champion chapter of first occurrences: 1st appearance of Satan, deadly meal, first question ever asked by God in scripture, the first curses ever pronounced, and the first proclamation of the gospel. A true vault of revelation!

The day of rest, the sanctity of life, the beauty of marriage and gender, and the tree of life—casting a prophetic shadow toward the tree on which Jesus would die for the sins of the world—are all part of the banquet God prepares for us in Genesis 2.

The story of creation proves God's word can create beautiful, things. If He made the universe in 6 days, imagine what He can do in your lifetime if you welcome His word into your life.