Understanding Genesis 1-11: From Adam to Abraham: Genesis, #1

Preface

Unlock the transformative power of Genesis 1-11 with Understanding Genesis 1-11. This Christ-centered, life-changing devotional Bible study explores the transformative power of Genesis 1-11 and serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the first book of the Bible. With a focus on practical application for contemporary life, this commentary is easy to understand for everyone and brings a fresh perspective to this foundational text.

This book is a continuation of my devotional and Bible study series. Through his insightful analysis and personal reflections, readers will be inspired to grow in their faith and encounter God's transformative power through His Word. This is not just a book to be read, but one to be studied, explored, and meditated upon devotionally.

Understanding Genesis 1-11 offers a unique blend of biblical scholarship and practical wisdom. Whether you are a seasoned theologian or simply seeking a deeper connection with God, this book has something to offer. Don't miss out on the life-changing lessons and blessings waiting for you within these pages.

This book can change, correct, convict, deepen, transform, mature, enrich, teach, and bless the life of any reader. This book helps readers to encounter God through His Word. This is a book to be read, reread, study, explore, and meditate upon devotionally.

This is a good gift to readers who are searching for the truth, and those who wish to systematically study the book of Genesis. May the readers find truth and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through this book.

A careful reading, study, meditation, and application of this commentary helps readers to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 3:18.

God rewards those readers who seek Him diligently with faith for, Without faith, it is impossible to be well-pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him, Hebrews 11:6.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16.

"For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart", Hebrews 4:2

I wished to dedicate this book to my beloved wife, Wai Yin, my sons, Joseph, Joshua, Joel, my daughters-in-law, Renee, Tina, Angelina, my grandsons Isaac, Benjamin, Daniel, Josiah, Jonathan, my granddaughters Giselle, Katherine, Annabelle, Isabelle, Kristabelle, and future generations. I wished to thank Archbishop Ng Moon Hing, Anglican Archbishop of Southeast Asia, Rev. Ng Wah Lok, and Pastor Joshua Tan for their support, and encouragement.

Shalom and God bless you in your journey of faith.

Dr. Andrew C S Koh, March 2022

Introduction

Hebrews for Genesis is bereshi, which means beginning. Genesis is the book of beginning, the beginning of the universe, the beginning of creation, the beginning of human beings, the beginning of life, the beginning of sin, etc. There are many first in Genesis, the first human being, the first marriage, the first sin, the first murder, etc. When you read the book of Genesis, watch out for all the first. Genesis can be neatly divided into 2 sections. Genesis chapters 1 to 11 is primeval history, tracing the genealogy from Adam to Abraham. Genesis chapter 12 to 50 is patriarchal history, tracing the genealogy from Abraham to Joseph.  In this book, I only cover Genesis chapters 1-11

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According to tradition, Moses is believed to be the author of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Moses wrote these five books of the Pentateuch for the Israelites during their wilderness wandering.

Outlines:

Genesis chapters 1-11 can be neatly divided into 4 sections.

Creation- Genesis 1-2

Fall- Genesis 3-5

Flood- Genesis 6-9

Dispersion- Genesis 10-11

Chapter 1

Genesis 1:1-31, Creation (1)

God created the world in six days. Whether this is a literal 24-hour day or not is something that is hotly debated. According to God’s reckoning, 1 day is as 1000 years and 1000 years is as 1 day, 2 Peter 3:8. God created, transcended, and is outside of our time, and space continuum. There are two schools of thought regarding the age of the universe. Is the age billions of years old or is the universe 6000 plus years old? There is also the gap theory. Is there an interval of time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2? These are hotly debated issues among Bible scholars. The Bible says that God is the creator of the universe. In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth. The universe is not a product of a massive explosion billions of years ago. The universe is not a product of random chance and mutations. Human beings did not evolve from monkeys or gorillas

2 Peter 3:8, But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, help us to understand Your word. We pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit