In our new series, “Building Blocks for Life,” we began at the beginning, with Genesis, the book of beginnings. This first book of the Bible records the beginnings of the universe, humanity, marriage, the family, the 7-day week, work, rest, sin, and redemption. It also introduces the patriarchs whose lives shaped ancient biblical history. In its story form, Genesis answers the big questions of life: “Who is God? Who am I? What is my purpose? What’s wrong with the world? What’s wrong with me? Why do we all have to die? Is there any hope for me?
In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.
In response to Moses’ prayers, God promised to go up with his rebellious people after all, showing grace even to them as he does...
In the second part of his sermon, Peter emphasized that God raised Jesus from the dead so that even those who had a part...
