True Joy
Joy is not an emotional response to circumstances, at least, it isn’t supposed to be. True joy is a state of being.
Commissioned ~ Genesis 6:9-22
Even when God determines to exercise judgment, He provides a way of escape, a way of salvation.
True Love
We have a difficult time comprehending the characteristics of God, His nature and attributes. That makes sense, we are a finite being trying to understand an infinite Being. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a better understanding, especially a better understanding of God’s love.
Judgment ~ Genesis 6:1-8
One reality about God that we have to come to grips with is that He is a God of justice, and that means judgment is a reality. We see in this week’s study that God’s judgment is one that we really don’t want to have to face.
True Peace
How do you define peace? If it is simply a matter of freedom from conflict, then we will never know peace, as we will never be free of conflict in this world.
Generations ~ Genesis 5:1-32
What can we possibly learn from a genealogy list? Plenty, as it turns out.
True Hope
Hope does not mean wish when it is applied to our spiritual life; at least, it isn’t supposed to.
Cursed ~ Genesis 4:11-26
We get a lesson in how to respond to grace, although it is a negative example as Cain receives his punishment for murdering his brother.
No Worry
We cannot live without stress; however, we can determine how we are going to respond to that stress. Especially when that response is worry, which is something we are told not to do.
Murder ~ Genesis 4:1-10
How far can humanity fall in a single generation? The answer is troubling…