I. Introduction (2 Timothy 3:16)
A. We are studying The First Book in your Bible - the Book of Genesis
B. It means, “The Beginning”
C. It starts at the very beginning of time - beginning of everything around us, except God
D. Written by Moses, about 3,500 years ago, but the Author, was Almighty God
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” - 2 Timothy 3:16
E. It tells us about things only He knows
F. What you learn from this Book of Genesis WILL help you
It will help your home, your marriage, your sanity, your heart, your worship, your prayer life, your trust in God, and your understanding of the will of God - IF YOU WILL BELIEVE IT AND LIVE IT!
- Because Genesis provides context and answers for why things are the way they are…
- And it shows us how to get things back right, with God’s help!
- Remember Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee.”
II. I Believe It (Psalm 119:160)
“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.” - Psalm 119:160
A. I Believe what the Bible says
B. From the very first verse, to the last!
C. Genesis says, This entire universe was supernaturally created by an omniscient, omnipotent God
D. And even though it cannot be ever fully understood, it can and must be believed for the Gospel to make sense!
Because all of the Gospel depends upon a trustworthy Creator who became our Saviour, because one day we will all face Him as our Judge!
III. Message
A. The Starting Condition of Our Universe (Genesis 1:1,2)
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” - Genesis 1:1,2
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In the first moments of space and time and matter, the earth was not yet a suitable place for mankind. It was “without form and void” because it was covered with darkness and water.
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Without form - formless, no form at all
- Like a lump of clay with no shape, nothing special, bland
- Jesus also had no form or comeliness or beauty in his life… Yet! (Isaiah 53:2)
- So the earth was the bare minimum, starting at square 1
- It was only water… H2O, and it was frozen solid
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Void
- It was Empty, except for the water
- Not a bad thing because it was ready to be filled with life
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It was absolutely and completely DARK
- Absolute darkness
- No light anywhere - no stars, no Sun, no Moon
- Not a sign of sin - just no light yet
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God is describing a massive 8000-mile-wide ball of frozen water, spinning in the absolute darkness of empty space
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This was the starting condition of the heaven and the earth
- It did not BECOME dark, void and without form
- It was created that way - empty, and with nothing else there
- It was simply the beginning of everything, not its completion
- The truth is, there was more creating to come! Obviously!
- God will now mould and fill this empty universe with light, and life and everything good!
B. The Spirit of God is Present at Creation (Genesis 1:2)
”…And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” - Genesis 1:2
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There was SOMEONE ELSE at work in creation!
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The “Spirit of God” was working along with “the Lord God” in verse 1,2
- So, it was not just “God” that created everything
- But the Trinity of God created everything!
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His Work
- He is working on everything that is created, giving it life, and breath, and beauty
- The Holy Spirit was at work like a strong wind
- The Spirit moved like wind over the waters of the earth!
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The Spirit was brooding, hovering
- Like a mother hen over her eggs
- Bringing warmth and life to what was cold and dead
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The Spirit of God gives life
“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.” - Job 33:4
C. The Trinity at Work in Creation
- God the Father (verse 1) - “In the beginning God created…”
- God the Spirit (verse 2) - “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters”
- God the Word (verse 3) - “And God said…” - Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1:1-3,14)
The entire Trinity was involved in creation from the very beginning!
IV. Conclusion
A. The Holy Spirit is not just a force or power - He is a Person
B. He was actively involved in creation alongside the Father and the Son
C. The same Spirit who moved over the waters at creation wants to move in your life today
D. He brings order out of chaos, light out of darkness, and life out of death
For more information, contact Bible Baptist Church of Ballincollig at www.biblebc.com