Foundations of Faith and the Human Story

Genesis

Devotional 33

Abram Builds an Altar

Genesis 13:18 shows Abram building an altar in worship—not out of obligation, but gratitude. He knew he didn’t deserve God’s blessings, yet he responded with praise. True worship flows from recognizing grace we didn’t earn. Today, we offer ourselv...

Key Passage: Genesis 13:18

Devotional 32

Lot’s choice vs Abram's walk

Genesis 13:1–18 contrasts Lot’s choice by sight with Abram’s walk by faith. Lot chose fertile land near Sodom, but Abram trusted God’s promise, pursuing peace over possession. True blessing isn’t in what looks good—it’s where God is. Faith, not si...

Key Passage: Genesis 13:1-18

Devotional 31

Gods Faithfulness to Abram

In Genesis 12:1–9, God expands His promise from Genesis 3, revealing His plan to defeat sin through Abram’s lineage. Though Abram obeys initially, his faith falters during famine. Yet God remains faithful, protecting and providing, even amid doubt...

Key Passage: Genesis 12:10-20

Tale of Two Cities

Two cities, Babylon and Jerusalem, they can be found from Genesis to Revelation. One representing the kingdom of this world, the epitome of human strength and ambition, the other representing the kingdom of heaven. We are either settling down in B...

Key Passage: Genesis 11:1-12:9

Devotional 30

Abram’s Deep Faith

Genesis 12:4–8 shows Abram’s deep faith—he worships before receiving the promise. He trusted God’s word over visible proof, reminding us to believe not in what we see, but in the One who speaks. Faith makes the unseen certain, because God is alway...

Key Passage: Genesis 12:4-8

Devotional 29

God Chooses to Redeem

Genesis 12:1–3 marks a shift: instead of destroying the wicked, God chooses to redeem them through Abram. This begins the Abrahamic covenant—God’s unbreakable promise of grace.

Key Passage: Genesis 12:1-3

Devotional 28

10 Generations

Genesis 11:10–12:3 marks a turning point: 10 generations after Shem, God chooses Abram—not for his righteousness, but by grace—to begin His redemptive plan.

Key Passage: Genesis 11:10-12:3

Devotional 27

Foiling the plan

God scattered the people at Babel by confusing their language, curbing united rebellion. Yet at Pentecost, He reversed division—gathering nations through His Word and Spirit.

Key Passage: Genesis 11:1-9

Devotional 26

God Remains Sovereign

Genesis 11:1–9 shows humanity united—not in goodness, but in prideful rebellion against God. Though evil often divides, it can also unite in defiance. Yet God remains sovereign, effortlessly scattering their plans. No power can stand against Him....

Key Passage: Genesis 11:1-9

Second Chance

Genesis 9 marks a turning point in humanity’s story—freedom expands, but boundaries remain. After the flood, God grants Noah and his descendants greater liberty, including the right to eat animals. Yet this freedom comes with new divine guidelines...

Key Passage: Genesis 9:1-29

Devotional 25

The rainbow

God’s covenant with Noah, marked by the rainbow, assures all creation of His promise never to flood the earth again. This sign reflects God’s faithfulness and reminds us of His enduring promises, echoed in Christ through communion and baptism as s...

Key Passage: Genesis 9:8-17

Devotional 24

Ham’s disobedience curses not Ham

Genesis 10:6–10 shows how Ham’s disobedience shaped generations of rebellion against God. Yet the gospel reminds us that family legacy isn’t final—faithful choices can redirect destiny. God’s grace offers hope beyond our past, and our decisions ca...

Key Passage: Genesis 10:6-10

Devotional 23

Who is Japheth

Genesis 10:2–5 highlights Japheth’s descendants spreading across the earth, foreshadowing Gentile inclusion in God’s plan. Though not chosen by lineage, we’re grafted in by grace through faith in Christ, becoming one family under God’s promise. Sa...

Key Passage: Genesis 10:2-5

Devotional 22

The problem with Noah’s story

Genesis 9:18–29 reveals that even after renewal, sin persists. Noah’s fall and Ham’s dishonor show evil lies in every heart. True change comes not by fixing circumstances but by receiving a new heart through Christ—one that desires righteousness a...

Key Passage: Genesis 9:18-29

Devotional 21

Departing the ark

Genesis 9 reveals God’s renewal after the flood, echoing creation. He commands Noah to be fruitful, promises never to destroy the earth again, and chooses redemption over destruction. Through Christ, God restores what’s broken, offering hope, tran...

Key Passage: Genesis 9:1-29

Get on the boat

This message, God as a judge through the lens of Noah's flood, presenting it as a prototype for the final judgment. We will delve into the nature of God's justice, His patience in warning humanity, and the means of deliverance through faith in Chr...

Key Passage: Genesis 6:1-22

Devotional 19

The Rain has Stopped

Genesis 8:6–12 shows Noah seeking signs of life after judgment. The raven thrived in death; the dove waited for renewal. Like the dove, Christians are called to reject worldly decay and long for heaven. Jesus lived as a wanderer—our true home is n...

Key Passage: Genesis 8:6-12

Devotional 20

Noah’s Covenant

Sin’s grip on creation began in Genesis 3 and lingered even after the flood. Yet Noah’s sacrifice, a “pleasing aroma,” led to God’s covenant—a promise of mercy pointing to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, restoring humanity to God. Hope rises through...

Key Passage: Genesis 8:6-12

Devotional 18

God remembered his people

Genesis 8:1 shows “God remembered” means He acted on His promise. Though Noah waited 150 days, God was faithful. Even in long, silent seasons, God never forgets. His timing is perfect—He fulfilled His promise in Christ after 4000 years. Take comfo...

Key Passage: Genesis 8:1

Devotional 17

Noah did everything the Lord commanded

Noah obeyed God by faith, not public support. Hebrews 11:7 shows he feared the Lord and trusted His word long before judgment came. True wisdom begins with reverent awe of God—not just as friend, but as sovereign King. His power and love call us t...

Key Passage: Genesis 6:22

Devotional 16

Build the Boat

The Ark’s detailed design affirms the flood as a real event, not myth. God’s actions—justice, mercy, love—are historically grounded, not symbolic. Scripture is a record of deeds, not parables. His promises bring comfort because He always acts on w...

Key Passage: Genesis 6:14-16

In Adam All Die

Explore the profound consequences of Adam and Eve's sin in this sermon on Genesis 4-6:8. Discover how humanity's trajectory was altered, the futility of human righteousness through the story of Cain and Abel, and the pervasive spread of sin throug...

Key Passage: Genesis 4:1-26

Devotional 15

Nephilim and Sons of God

Genesis 6 introduces the mysterious Nephilim and the Sons of God marrying daughters of men—one of Scripture’s most debated passages. While views differ, the heart of the text warns us to value godliness over outward beauty, echoing Eve’s temptatio...

Key Passage: Genesis 6:1-8

Devotional 14

Who is this promised offspring

Genesis genealogies trace the search for the promised offspring who will crush the serpent. Satan opposes him at every turn, but Scripture points to one perfect redeemer—Jesus—who conquers through love, not force. In every failure, we see our need...

Key Passage: Genesis 5:1-32

Devotional 13

Adam to Noah

Genealogies in Genesis reveal patterns—and powerful truths when those patterns break. Enoch, unlike others, didn’t die but was taken by God. His life contrasts Cain’s Enoch, who built a city in defiance. One sought heaven, the other settled for ea...

Key Passage: Genesis 5:22

Devotional 12

Two men by the name of Lamech

Genesis reveals deep truths through its genealogies. Today, we explore two men named Lamech—one from Cain, one from Seth—whose lives reflect sin and righteousness. Their stories point us to God’s redemptive plan: not judgment, but forgiveness thro...

Key Passage: Genesis 4:19-25

Devotional 11

Shattered the perfect relationship

Sin broke our bond with God in Eden—and by Genesis 4, it’s tearing apart human relationships too. Cain’s flawed sacrifice reveals a deeper truth: true worship begins with repentance, reverence, and reliance on God’s mercy. Only then are we made ri...

Key Passage: Genesis 4:1-16

The Fall

Discover how the story of Genesis 3 answers the question, "How did we get here?" This sermon explores "the fall" by examining the nature of temptation, the painful rewards of sin, and our human tendency to play the blame game. Ultimately, we find...

Key Passage: Genesis 3:1-24

Devotional 10

The blame game

We all play the blame game—pointing fingers to dodge guilt. Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent. But the gospel demands a hard truth: I am the problem. Until we own our sin, we’ll never grasp grace. Freedom begins when we stop hiding and take...

Key Passage: Genesis 3:7-13

Devotional 9

Curse laid upon both Adam and Eve

Plans often unravel, leaving us frustrated by life’s chaos. But this brokenness wasn’t God’s design—it’s the result of humanity’s choice to sin. Pain in work, childbirth, and daily struggle stems from the curse. Instead of anger, turn to God for s...

Key Passage: Genesis 3:16-19

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