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make of him a great nation through which all the nations of the world would be blessed. By the end of
Genesis, God’s promise is fulfilled with over seventy descendants listed of Abraham’s seed. God again
made promises to Jacob, changing his name to Israel. In every promise, we can see that God is faithful
to keep His covenants with absolute trust.

Romans 4:3 says that “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” As we see
that God is trustworthy and faithful to keep His promises, we can today trust God to keep all the
promises He has made in caring for His children. Hebrews 12:2 tells us to “look unto Jesus, the author
and finisher of our faith.” We look to God because He is trustworthy and keeps His word.

Genesis gives us the Framework for reading the rest of the Bible.

All the books of the Bible that follow Genesis carry a distinct message and reflects the experiences and
vocabulary of the various authors. Yet, they all carry an overlying message of hope and redemption--
hope for a solution for the sinful condition of mankind and the promise of a coming Redeemer. Genesis
sets the stage for the rest of the Bible. It initiates the plan of redemption and points to the
consummation of all things in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

What is the importance of Genesis today?

1.4 Let’s Practice…
1. Explain why Genesis is such an important book in the Bible.