Early Genesis and What to Do With It. The who, what, and why of early Genesis far outweighs the how and when. It’s the lens we use to view the rest of scripture.

Saved by Jesus – which tomb? Is the empty tomb of Christ the place of my present resurrection reality – or is it only my resurrection eternity?

Saved by Jesus – which cross? Is the cross of Christ the place of His atonement for my personal wickedness, or just a distant valued moment? Good Friday.

Saved by Jesus – which King? Anticipation turns to disappointment. The people fail to recognize the Messiah, and turn to Rome. Is Jesus Christ king, only if…

Amazed by Jesus – and raising the dead. Despite everything Jesus said and every miracle, the closer death gets, the more it shakes the faith of his followers.

Amazed by Jesus – and casting out demons. Do we know the reality and power of one toe on the shore and one word from Jesus that overcame the demonic?

Amazed by Jesus – and walking on water. Even if you have all the information, know all there is to know, serve in all the church things, and do all the Christian stuff, do you know Jesus and who he is?

Amazed by Jesus – miraculous problem-solving shows us that Jesus is God, who meets need head-on, doesn’t send us away, and has the power to do the impossible – in abundance.

Amazed by Jesus – miraculous power over the storm shows us that Jesus is actually God and Lord over creation, who has the power to forgive sins.

Amazed by Jesus – miraculous healing frees the mute tongue and shows how Jesus has power over, and can cast out, the powers and forces that divide us and separate us from God.