I mentioned in an earlier post that the weekday Bible class I attend recently started a study of Genesis. The last book we studied was Revelation. It's interesting to note that Revelation describes the completion, or fulfillment or correction of events in Genesis. Here are a few:
- In Genesis the sun is created; in Revelation the sun is no longer needed.
- In Genesis Satan is victorious; in Revelation he is defeated.
- In Genesis sin enters the world; in Revelation sin is banished.
- In Genesis Adam and Eve hide from God; in Revelation we will live with God forever.
- In Genesis human beings are cursed; in Revelation the curse is removed.
- In Genesis humans are marred and made sorrowful because of their sin; in Revelation, there is no more sin, mourning or crying.
- In Genesis the garden and earth are cursed; in Revelation the earth is made new.
- In Genesis humans are not to eat of the tree of life; in Revelation God's people can eat of the tree of life.
- In Genesis paradise is lost; in Revelation paradise is regained.
- In Genesis humans are doomed to death; in Revelation death is defeated and believers will live forever with God.
The Bible records the beginning and end of the story of mankind--from the fall into sin to redemption and the ultimate victory of God. Reading these two books side by side surely reveals the Bible as the inspired word of God!
Note: Information for this post comes from the Life Application study Bible, NIV. I highly recommend it as a resource to accompany your study.
For more about Genesis see these posts:
The Things God Made by Andy McGuire — Book Review
What Stands Out –the Book of Genesis
Walking the Bible–Film Review
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