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Genesis

The Book of Genesis lays the foundation for the entire Bible. Its name means “beginning,” and it introduces the origins of the world, humanity, sin, redemption, and God’s covenant relationship with His people. Traditionally attributed to Moses, Genesis establishes the theological and historical framework upon which all of Scripture builds.

Genesis opens with God as Creator—speaking the universe into existence with order, purpose, and goodness. Humanity is created in God’s image, given dignity, responsibility, and relationship with Him. The early chapters reveal not only the beauty of creation, but the tragedy of rebellion, as sin enters the world and fractures humanity’s relationship with God and one another.

From the fall onward, Genesis traces the spread of sin and its consequences, alongside God’s continuing mercy. Stories such as Cain and Abel, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel demonstrate humanity’s repeated failure to trust God, while also showing God’s restraint, patience, and preservation of life. Judgment and grace move side by side throughout the book.

A major shift occurs with the calling of Abraham. God enters into covenant with Abraham, promising land, descendants, and blessing—not only for his family, but for all nations. This promise becomes the central thread of Genesis, showing that God’s plan of redemption unfolds through covenant rather than coercion.

The book continues through the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob’s sons, especially Joseph. These narratives reveal God working through flawed people and difficult circumstances. Betrayal, famine, and suffering are not obstacles to God’s plan, but instruments He uses to preserve His people and advance His purposes.

Genesis ends not with fulfillment, but with anticipation. God’s promises are clearly defined, yet not fully realized. Israel is in Egypt, poised for growth and eventual deliverance. The book closes with faith looking forward—confident that what God has begun, He will complete.

The Book of Genesis teaches that God is sovereign, faithful, and intentional from the very beginning. It reveals that human failure does not derail God’s purposes, and that redemption has been God’s plan from the start.

Genesis 17:24

And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

Genesis 17:25

And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

Genesis 17:26

In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.

Genesis 17:27

And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.

Genesis 17:3

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

Genesis 17:4

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

Genesis 17:5

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

Genesis 17:6

And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

Genesis 17:7

And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Genesis 17:8

And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

Genesis 17:9

And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

Genesis 18:1

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

Genesis 18:10

And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.

Genesis 18:11

Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

Genesis 18:12

Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

Genesis 18:13

And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

Genesis 18:14

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Genesis 18:15

Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

Genesis 18:16

And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.

Genesis 18:17

And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

Genesis 18:18

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Genesis 18:19

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Genesis 18:2

And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

Genesis 18:20

And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

Genesis 18:21

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

Genesis 18:22

And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.

Genesis 18:23

And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

Genesis 18:24

Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein?

Genesis 18:25

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Genesis 18:26

And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.

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