Cary Cox, from Genesis 3:1-6. Suddenly, there is a serpent in the garden, speaking with the woman about God’s word! He leads her astray, and his point of attack is the word of God. We have an enemy. But we also have a Savior, who has defeated the enemy at the cross! With trust in … Continue reading There is an Enemy – Genesis Study 11

Cary Cox, from Genesis 2:24-25. At the end of Genesis chapter 2, the Lord gives a lasting decree for all humanity about marriage. The New Testament writers quote this important text to teach husbands and wives about marriage, and to show how marriage points to the great love of God for his people in Christ!

Cary Cox, from Genesis 2:18-25. God creates the woman and brings her to the man. We are designed for community, relationships, fellowship. Here in just the second chapter of the Bible we have the institution of marriage for all peoples, in all places, for all time. We look at God’s good gift of physical intimacy … Continue reading Marriage and Community – Genesis Study 9

Cary Cox, from Genesis 2:4-18. The Bible begins to zoom in on God’s personal and intimate care for mankind. We see the overflowing, generous, and gracious goodness of God on display! See how our Creator loves us! See how the Bible points us to Jesus Christ! God is so good!

Cary Cox, from Genesis 2:1-3. God finished his work of creation and rested. There is a spiritual rest in Christ for those who cease working for salvation and trust in Jesus’ finished work on the cross. (The end of the recording was cut off by accident)

Clint Pitman, from Micah 6:1-8. Through the Prophet Micah, God called Israel to stop covering up hearts and lives of sin with external worship rituals. God wants the heart! He calls his people to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God. Jesus Christ lived this out perfectly for us, and he … Continue reading What Does the Lord Require of You – Clint Pitman

Cary Cox, from Genesis 1:26-28. God made us in his image and gave us dominion over all the earth. We were meant to rule under God, as stewards and managers, imitating his creativity, bringing beauty and blessing and order out of chaos around us. When we fell in sin this dominion was corrupted – we … Continue reading Who We Are – Dominion – Genesis Study 6

Cary Cox, from Genesis 1:26-31. God defines who we are on the first pages of the Bible. We are created in his image, as male and female, with a purpose for men and women to unite in marriage and fill the earth with image-bearing children, for the glory of God.

Cary Cox, from Genesis 1:26-31. The very first chapter in the Bible tells us who we are as humans. The Bible is the great “Owners’ Manual” from our Creator, and it defines us, explains us, and records our purpose. God created us in his own image and likeness. What does this mean?

Cary Cox, from Genesis 1:3-25. As we study the days of creation, we see God’s power on display, as well as his purpose for what he made. Genesis 1 is laying this foundation: God gets to say what is good and what is not good. God gets to define the purpose for everything he made. … Continue reading The Power and Purpose of God – Genesis Study 3