Religion & Spirituality
This week, we reflect on the first few verses from Genesis. The English title of the book comes from the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew (3rd cent. B.C.) and means "origin, birth or generation." The Hebrew title is taken from the opening word translated "in the beginning." The book of Genesis sets the stage for the redemptive storyline of the Bible. The story opens with God confronting chaos and disorder to bring order and beauty in creation. Humans are formed and appointed to participate in God's divine rule of the universe. As his representatives, we can choose to trust God for wisdom to rule, resulting in blessing for the entire world.