In this second main episode of the quarter, Bible Talk Insight explores how the book of Genesis lays the foundation for understanding Bible prophecy, especially the book of Revelation.

We highlight how Genesis introduces key concepts, symbols, and themes that unfold throughout Scripture, culminating in Revelation. Topics include:

·       The Principle of First Mention: How Genesis establishes initial meanings for key ideas, shaping their interpretation throughout the Bible (e.g., marriage, the Sabbath, and the theme of love).

·       The Symbolism of the Lamb: Tracing the lamb motif from Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22) to the Passover (Exodus 12), John the Baptist’s proclamation (John 1:29), and the victorious Lamb in Revelation 5.

·       The Serpent and the Dragon: Connecting the serpent in Eden (Genesis 3) with the dragon of Revelation 12, both representing Satan in the great controversy between good and evil.

·       The “Mother Prophecy” of Genesis 3:15: Foretelling Christ’s victory over Satan through the Seed of the woman, pointing directly to Jesus.

·       The First Mention of Love: Exploring Abraham’s “beloved son” in Genesis 22:2 as a powerful foreshadowing of God’s love and sacrifice in John 3:16.

·       The Origin and Defeat of Death: From death entering through sin (Genesis 2:15–17) to Christ’s triumph over death (Revelation 1:18; 20:14).

Throughout the episode, we emphasize that Revelation is not a stand-alone book but the fulfillment of a narrative that begins in Genesis. Understanding the foundations laid at the beginning of Scripture unlocks the prophetic and symbolic language of Revelation, revealing God’s continuous, redemptive plan for humanity.