Genesis 1 and New Testament Connections.

SCRIPTURE SERIES:EXPLORING GENESIS

The Bible: Exploring Genesis Icon.

Genesis 1 and New Testament Connections.

 In Genesis 1, we have a carefully structured poem like narrative, which describes the creation of the universe and mankind as work done by God in six days and from which He rested on the seventh day. The inspired writer wants to show us how heaven and earth, the universe with all that it contains was created by nothing at all by God.  Everything comes from the hands of God that is good; evil does not have its source in Him.  

However, God not only gives mankind dominion over the earth and creates us in the image and likeness of God, but also our co-operation with Him, is a divine extension of the work of creation. Yet although marvellous is the work of creation, we know sin entered the world.

However, have you ever considered how still more marvellous is the re-creation of mankind by Christ’s redemption.  By faith in Christ and baptism we share in the new creation. Compare Genesis Chapter 1 with Colossians 1.  Paul sets out Christ’s primacy in the natural creation and of supernatural re-creation.

In Genesis, God blesses mankind and marriage was instituted and blessed.   Matthew 19:4-6 echoes this theme from Genesis.

During this coming week, we may want to stop, look around and rejoice in God’s creation. We may even want to reflect and sing the greatness of God the creator and primacy of the Son of man.

Psalm 8 is a beautiful one, which sings of the greatness of the creator. It may support your reflections on creation and re-creation especially in this Lenten season.