Lesson 2: The Genesis Foundation

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Lesson 2: The Genesis Foundation

Memory Text:
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’ ” (John 1:29, NKJV).

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John 1:29 highlights Jesus as the sacrificial "Lamb of God," a theme rooted in Genesis and central to Revelation. This lesson highlights Genesis as the foundation for understanding biblical prophecy, particularly in Revelation, by exploring key themes introduced in humanity’s origin story.

Key Themes and Daily Insights:​

1. Sunday: The Principle of “First Mention”
   • Foundational truths in Genesis (e.g., love, sacrifice, death, deception) set the stage for later biblical revelation. While details expand over time, God’s unchanging nature (Isaiah 40:7-8; Hebrews 13:8) ensures these truths remain consistent, deepening our understanding progressively.
2. Monday: Understanding God’s Love
   • The first mention of "love" (Genesis 22:2, Abraham’s test with Isaac) foreshadows God’s sacrificial love in sending Jesus (John 3:16). The Gospels reaffirm this love at Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3:17), linking Abraham’s faith to the ultimate act of divine love.
3. Tuesday: Isaac’s Question – “Where Is the Lamb?”
   • Isaac’s inquiry (Genesis 22:7) anticipates the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and culminates in Jesus, the Lamb who redeems humanity (John 1:29). Revelation repeatedly depicts Christ as the victorious Lamb (Revelation 5:6), emphasizing His role in salvation history.
4. Wednesday: Dealing With Death
   • Death entered through sin (Genesis 4: Cain and Abel) and symbolizes separation from God. Yet, Christ’s death offers life (Romans 6:23), replacing fig leaves (human effort) with the "robe of righteousness" (Revelation 1:18).
5. Thursday: The Serpent’s Deception
   • Satan’s first deception (Genesis 3) mirrors his end-times strategy (Revelation 12:9). His lies distort truth, but awareness of his tactics (flattery, blame-shifting) equips believers to resist through Scripture and discernment (Galatians 6:7-10).

Final Thoughts (Friday):​

Genesis’s stories illuminate God’s character and humanity’s need for redemption. By studying these "old stories," we gain hope and clarity for the future (Romans 15:4). The Lamb’s victory over sin and death, prefigured in Genesis, assures triumph in Revelation, urging reliance on God’s unchanging truth to navigate deception and embrace eternal hope.

Grounding in Genesis fosters resilience against deception, deepens trust in God’s love, and anchors faith in Christ, the Lamb whose sacrifice bridges creation’s beginning to eternity’s promise.