Genesis 1–11
Primary Anchor Verse:
Genesis 1:3 — “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
Bible Readings Reviewed:
Genesis 1–3 | Genesis 4–7 | Genesis 8–11
Everything in Scripture — and in life — is shaped by whose voice we listen to.
From creation to the flood to Babel, Genesis shows that when God speaks, reality responds.
I. When God Speaks, Life Begins (Genesis 1–2)
Key Observations
- Chaos exists, but it is not in control (Genesis 1:2)
- God creates by speaking, not struggling
- Creation responds immediately to God’s voice
Truth to Remember
- God’s word has authority
- God’s word brings order
- God’s word produces life
Reflection
- Creation obeyed God’s voice without hesitation
- What does hesitation look like in my own life?
II. When God Speaks, Sin Is Revealed (Genesis 3–4)
Key Observations
- A second voice enters the story (Genesis 3:1)
- The serpent questions God’s word rather than denying it
- Doubt leads to disobedience, and disobedience leads to death
- God warns Cain clearly before sin escalates (Genesis 4:6–7)
Truth to Remember
- Ignoring God’s voice doesn’t silence it
- It changes what it exposes
Reflection
- What voices compete with God’s voice in my life?
- Where has God warned me — and how did I respond?
III. When God Speaks, Judgment Follows (Genesis 6–7)
Key Observations
- Widespread rejection of God leads to widespread corruption
- God’s patience is not permission (Genesis 6:5)
- The flood is an act of righteousness, not loss of control
Truth to Remember
- The same voice that gives life also sets limits on rebellion
Reflection
- Do I confuse God’s patience with approval?
- How seriously do I take sin?
IV. When God Speaks, Mercy Remains (Genesis 8–9)
Key Observations
- God remembers Noah (Genesis 8:1)
- Judgment does not cancel mercy
- God establishes a covenant to restrain judgment
- The rainbow is a sign of God’s promise, not humanity’s goodness
Truth to Remember
- God never speaks judgment without leaving room for mercy
Reflection
- Where have I seen God’s mercy preserve me?
- Do I worship in response to mercy like Noah did?
V. When God Speaks, History Moves Forward (Genesis 10–11)
Key Observations
- Humanity seeks independence at Babel (Genesis 11:4)
- The issue is pride, not progress
- God redirects history without destroying humanity
Truth to Remember
- You cannot stop God’s purposes by ignoring His voice
Reflection
- Where am I tempted to build without God?
- Am I pursuing a name for myself or obedience to Him?
FINAL QUESTION TO CONSIDER
Which voice is shaping me right now?
- God’s voice creates life
- God’s voice exposes sin
- God’s voice brings judgment
- God’s voice offers mercy
Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice.”
That truth began in Genesis — and it still applies today.
COMMITMENT FOR THE WEEK
☐ Stay consistent with the daily reading
☐ Reflect on where God’s voice is challenging me
☐ Encourage others by checking in and staying accountable