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Day 3: Questions in Genesis

Let’s talk Genesis. Is it myth or history? Science or story? Those are the questions everyone wants to know, and today we’re diving right in. First things first, Genesis is not a science textbook. It wasn’t written to answer our modern scientific questions. Instead, it’s probably better understood as a powerful, culturally formative narrative with deep spiritual truths.

Unlike other ancient creation myths that feature chaotic gods fighting for dominance, Genesis presents something radical: one all-powerful God who speaks the universe into being. It's not another campfire story—it’s a theological bombshell. Genesis is about order, intention, and a God who creates with purpose. It’s not a tale of random chance or cosmic accidents; it’s a declaration that everything, including you and me, is divinely orchestrated.

When we read Genesis, we’re seeing a narrative that shaped the identity and faith of God’s people. The story of creation isn’t just a backdrop; it’s foundational. It tells us who we are, who God is, and why we’re here. And that’s a question every human heart wrestles with, whether they know it or not.

Now, does this mean Genesis is just metaphor? No, it means we need to read it for what it is: a theological statement about God’s role in the universe, not a detailed scientific account. And here’s the thing—how you view Genesis affects your worldview. If life is random, your values, purpose, and behavior will reflect that. If life is created, sustained, and ordered by God, everything changes.

So today, approach Genesis with both reverence and curiosity. Let it challenge you. It’s not about getting all the scientific answers—it’s about engaging with the truth that God is the author of creation, and that reality should shape how we live, act, and think.