Setting the stage of Genesis.

1. Genesis is culturally controversial.

2. Genesis speaks for itself.

3. Genesis is sufficient not exhaustive.

What do we learn about God from creation?

1. There is only one true God and it’s not you.

Application: Learn to serve and love God.

2. God powerfully creates something out of nothing.

Application: I can trust God with my problems.

3. God turns chaos into a beautiful creation.

Application: There is design and purpose to my life.

4. God’s goodness is found in creation.

Application: God will provide for me.