In the opening week of Origins, Todd Williams takes students back to the very first words of Scripture—“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” From that single verse, he unpacks three foundational truths: God is the intentional Creator (creationism), He made everything from nothing (creatio ex nihilo), and He made humanity in His image (Imago Dei).

Todd reminds listeners that creation isn’t random or accidental—it reflects a personal, loving God who crafted each person on purpose and for a purpose. Drawing from Genesis 1 and Colossians 1, he connects the Creator in the beginning to Jesus, the Redeemer who holds all things together and stepped into creation to restore what sin broke.

This message calls every listener to recognize their God-given worth and respond to the truth that creation points to a Creator. Whether hearing this for the first time or growing deeper in faith, Todd challenges students to trust Jesus, live boldly, and reflect His image in the world.