Textual Analysis Of Genesis

Genesis, this weeks reading, is a very complex, yet intriguing, book of the Bible. In order to fully get a grasp on how important Genesis is to the foundation of the Christian religion, one must spend long days studying every little context clue that exists in Genesis. I grew up in church all my life, with a Dad who would do Bible study with me and my siblings every night before we went to bed, yet I have come to the realization that over the years of studying I have missed subtle points in the Bible by focusing on the broad meaning. It is extremely important when reading passages to truly have an understanding of the language and definitions of words, during this time period. It is so easy for one to assume that a word means exactly what it

God is explicit giving details on the time order the world was created. Back in the time the Bible was written, time and order was critical to allowing individuals to grasp ideas. It still is important to today, but not as much as back in those days. God is clear he made Adam in his image. Each word in the story of the Creation, including Adam and Eve, has to literally be taken apart to fully understand the meaning behind the passage. If an individual was to take the time to look up the definition to every word mentioned in Genesis, the story becomes much clearer. After creating Adam, God created Eve out of Adam’s rib to be a helpmate to Adam. If taken literally, God created Eve because Adam needed someone to take care of him and continue on his legacy so he could spend his time worshipping God and providing for his kind. It goes on to speak of Cain and Able, Adam and Eve’s sons, who are most notorious for Cain killing Able out of jealousy. This story is one of the many that helps build context for the New Testament. God could sense that Cain was not his in mentality, yet he praised Able because he knew he was his in mentality. This made Cain jealous and lead him to kill

This verse can be related back to Cain, because it is evident through his actions that he never truly loved God. The story is continued through generations of men after Cain. Noah is mentioned after Cain and Able for his part in the flood that destroyed the world. Noah, who's story is similar to Job, is important to Genesis because his show of faith impacts our way of life today. The passage on Noah shows individuals today that it is not popular to be a true Bible believing Christian, but if you are willing to give up everything to praise and follow God’s word, then God will provide for you. My favorite New Testament verse that I think of Noah when I read is Romans 8:28. God tells us we must follow his commandments if we are to be his child, but if we do that then God will always provide for us. For me Noah’s example has changed little aspects of my life. I have learned that to be truly successful in life you have to put God and your church first in your