Dr. Arthur R. White, Pastor / Teacher And Deaconess Thelma White

Just like the first book in the Bible, the first book of The Poisonwood Bible is named Genesis. As well as the beginning, Genesis can also mean rebirth. When characters arrive in the Congo they realize the things they brought with them are changed by Africa and can no longer be as they once were. In this way, Genesis symbolizes the process of becoming their new selves. For instance, the first chapter in The Poisonwood Bible, narrated by Orleanna, strongly shows the guilt that the Congo had left her to live with after the death of Ruth May. Likewise, Eve, the first woman in Genesis, forced all of mankind to shoulder the guilt of eating the forbidden fruit.

Thou hast decided to remain with us through thy admirable image, thou who art our Mother, our health and our life. Placing ourselves beneath thy maternal gaze and having recourse to thee in all our necessities we need do nothing more. O Holy

The sin stories in the Book of Genesis address theological, cosmic, social, and ethical questions. These sin stories, The Fall of Man, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the Flood, and The Tower of Babel show the functions of myths and demonstrate man's likeliness to sin. These myths let the readers learn of the culture, beliefs, and foundation of the time.

Genesis, the first book of the Christian Old Testament in the Bible, was written around the 5th century B.C. Genesis is also a creation story featuring God and his creation of Adam and Eve. The title Genesis means “beginning” in the Hebrew language.

13) The Creation of the World; the Garden of Eden; Adam and Eve; Original Sin; the Fall

These verses state “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’” (Gen. 3:8-9). From this passage, we glean that God habitually walked with His stewards through the garden at the end of each day and fellowshipped with them. However, because of their disobedience, Adam and Eve became ashamed of themselves and afraid of God. God was forced to evict His people from the garden as a result of their refusal to repent, and their relationship with Him was never again the same. The account of Cain and Abel reveals that from that point on, God required sacrifices from His people in order to restore fellowship. Moreover, He still spoke to them, but He no longer walked among them. Adam and Eve thus longed for the promised Seed who would undo the effects of the curse and bring back God’s favor upon their

The Drama of Scripture written by Bartholomew and Goheen takes the reader on a journey through the entire Bible in six short “acts.” The first Act discusses creation and the establishment of God’s Kingdom. In the beginning was complete darkness. Then, God created light and divided the heavens and the earth. He then split the waters and the seas, creating dry ground on which the rest of creation could walk. He proceeded to make plants and flowers and the sun, moon, and stars. He created days and seasons and animals of all shapes and sizes. And then, to add the finishing touch, God created men and women, male and female, He created them. The book states that “the Genesis story is given so that we might have a true understanding of the world in which we live, its divine author, and our own place in it” (Bartholomew, 29). Genesis 1-3, the story of Creation, is prevalent because it introduces the author of creation, humanity, and the creation upon which humanity’s drama unfolds.

The book of Genesis is one of the better-known books of the Bible. Not only is it the first book of the Bible it is also the first documentation of our existence. The book was originally written in Hebrew with the title of bereshit, which means “in the beginning.” (Bible.org)

For the past two-thousand years, the Book of Genesis has served as work of literature to the western civilization. Whether people believed in the Bible or not, the Book of Genesis tell stories they talk about having good morals, teaching live-learned lessons and overall it gives a glimpse of how the first human being acted when the world was developing and how they handle problems and situations. However, even though the book of Genesis shows a tone of life long morals, Genesis also shows the different sides of humans. Genesis shows how human can be deceitful, evil, and disobedient to authority figures. But these traits with humans were rarely displayed by man, but mostly by woman. In

“Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are” Genesis 13:14. The word genesis is the dawning of creation, and the biblical book of Genesis is the book that brings fourth the creation of our planet and the life that resides. Genesis also describes the descent of Adam and Eve and unveils the foundation that sin builds upon. Genesis introduces the origin of the holy land, Israel, and inception of holy covenants promised by the holy trinity; the son, the father, and the holy spirit. Genesis communicates the definite events of one of the most contended controversies of our current philosophical climate, the origin of all things existing. This holy book of creation faces several critical issues, such as stylistic variation, and

Genesis is the first book of the Bible.  It begins with the story of God’s creation of the universe.    The Lord is the Almighty Creator of the world, skies, heavens, seas, animals, man, and woman.  He governs the universe and develops relationships with man.  Throughout Genesis, God acknowledges the fact that human beings make mistakes, and accepts their imperfection.  Throughout Genesis, God changes from one who does not tolerate disobedience, to one who shows clemency.  Early on in Genesis, God punishes Adam and Eve for disobedience.  After making the mistake of flooding the world, the Lord realizes that even He is not perfect, and does not allow Jacob’s deceit of his father to taint his future.

I also pray to those whom is inside and outside this network should anyone who is capable, the Spirit will move us in assistance for His kingdom purpose.

Good morning everyone! I’m very pleased that I can celebrate this Eucharist with you. We know that every Mass is a beautiful time of encounter with Jesus when we want to open our ears and eyes and listen to his voice. In today’s Gospel Mark will tell us the story of Jesus healing the deaf man who had a speech problem. And we would like to ask the Lord to help us to have eyes that see His gifts, ears that hear His Words, and love to respond. Let us confess our sins…

wonderful a blessing it is to have God speaking to us this way. I know angels in heaven are rejoicing because the kingdom of God has come to earth. How happy they must be for us all." He took out a gold coin from his vest pocket. "God is fulfilling the promises He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is a God who provides for His chosen people and those brought into the fold. Do you see this gold coin? God could multiply this coin as He can multiply His blessings to you. Let us sing praises to His name and make a joyful noise unto the Lord." He retrieved a cornucopia behind the podium.

Islamic prayer is a systematic and beautifully executed form of worship. Standing, bowing, sitting, kneeling and prostrating oneself are all implemented in various phases of salat, these are part of a finely orchestrated ritual. The following phrases are chanted in succession during prayer, with afore mentioned intermittent bodily orientations; “In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the universe. Most gracious, most merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, you alone we ask for help. Guide us in the right path; the path of those whom you blessed, not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers.” Consequently, these words and movements are repeated until the conclusion of prayer is attained.