Category Archives: Genesis
Genesis 1 is a poem because Creation is a poem
Some great stuff from Peter Leithart here on Poetic Word, Poetic World. A sample: The “framework interpretation” of Genesis 1 is correct that the creation account is a poem, a symphony. But they stop there, apparently assuming (with much of … Continue reading
Was Adam the first Man?
Pretty much every time I take a look at Francis Turretin’s ‘Institutes of Elenctic Theology’ I’m reminded of the wise teacher who said that there is nothing new under the sun. Although written in the late 17th century, it sometimes … Continue reading
Today’s Collect
I’m preaching on Genesis 22 this afternoon. I’ve just noticed how much the collect for today (third Sunday of Lent) is appropriate: Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered … Continue reading
The LORD will provide a Ram
In Genesis 22 I’ve always wondered why, since Abraham expects the LORD to provide a lamb/ sheep, when the provision happens it is a Ram. Wenham reckons a ram is the head of the herd, so I wondered if perhaps … Continue reading
