Condensing the Bible into a tweet, chapter by chapter.

A condensed commentary for the 21st century!

The Book of Genesis...

Genesis 1. It's all about God and it's all good. Then man's on the scene, get ready. It's all downhill from now on.

Genesis 2. God spoke everything else into being. But with man he took time and got personally involved. Creation's crowning glory.

Genesis 3. Aided and abetted by the devil, sin makes its debut. It's still going strong all these years later.

Genesis 4. Two murders. It doesn't take long for sin to take root and produce bountiful harvests.

Genesis 5. The first family tree; a God of order and detail. He's interested in the finer points in our lives.

Genesis 6. In the midst of evil Noah stood out as a man of righteousness. You don't have to go with the flow you know.

Genesis 7. Only those in the ark were safe. A type of salvation only in Christ. Outside of him we are doomed.

Genesis 8. Even in the midst of divine judgement God makes a way for those who are righteous.

Genesis 9. God makes a new covenant but man still messes up. God is perfect we're all far from it.

Genesis 10. The family tree of Noah reveals the birth of the nations. But there's only one race: the human race.

Genesis 11. Terah sets out for Canaan but stops at Haran and stays. Don't settle for second best when God has more for us.

Genesis 12. Abram told one lie and the knock-on deception affected numerous others. If you sow lies you reap destruction.

Genesis 13. Lot stayed near Sodom. Don't live near sin get as far away from it as possible. Walk on the edge we fall off.

Genesis 14. Organised warfare enters man's world. And we've been at each other's throats ever since.

Genesis 15. God makes a promise and he keeps it. He never lets us down, he never lies and he never disappoints.

Genesis 16. Impatience leads to trying to force things leads to nothing but trouble and conflict.

Genesis 17. Abram was 99 and God changed his name to Abraham. We're never too old to embrace change and fresh challenge.

Genesis 18. We see how God connects with man, his patience, understanding and desire for relationship.

Genesis 19. A reminder of human depravity as it was and is and always will be. That's why we need a saviour, we can't save ourselves.

Genesis 20. Abraham tells a half-truth which in some ways is worse than a lie because it's very sly. It causes all sorts of problems.

Genesis 21. Sarah's impatience now causing massive problems. All decisions have consequences. Wrong ones create conflict, turmoil, hassle.

Genesis 22. The father is prepared to sacrifice his only son. A picture of what happened on the cross 2,000 years ago.

Genesis 23. The proper way to conduct yourself - above board, transparent, honest, fair and without ulterior motive.

Genesis 24. When Isaac met Rebekah. God brings them together. He has plan for our lives all we need to do is follow the route in obedience.

Genesis 25. Esau traded his birthright for a bowl of stew. Don't give away something important for that which is of no lasting value.

Genesis 26. They had to re-dig wells as debris and dirt meant they couldn't get fresh water. Be careful that junk doesn't block your life.

Genesis 27. Lies, deception, cheating, manipulation. The result? Jacob has to go on the run to save his life. We always reap what we sow.

Genesis 28. In the midst of his low point Jacob connects with God. It's often in the darkest times that we find the light.

Genesis 29. After a life of deception the tables are turned on Jacob. And he doesn't like it. What we reap is what we sow.

Genesis 30. Trying to outdo one another through acts of manipulation. This what happens when you're on the devious treadmill. No-one wins.

Genesis 31. Conflicts, lying, cheating, deception, and all within the family. The result of selfish choices. Every decision has consequences.

Genesis 32. Jacob didn't trust Esau because he wasn't trustworthy. Devious people always think others are like them even if they aren't.

Genesis 33. In spite of all thatt Jacob did to Esau, he forgives and family reconciliation takes place. Where there's desire, there's always a way.

Genesis 34. A rape results in revenge slaughter including innocents. Now the potential is on for escalation. Two wrongs don't make a right.

Genesis 40. Joseph helps the cupbearer but he moves on and ignores him. It's tough when people use us then forget about us. Choose friends wisely.

Genesis 41. After years in jail wrongfully accused, Joseph is released. Maintain faith, integrity, hope and deliverance will surely come.

Genesis 42. It's payback time for the way the brothers treated Joseph. In life every decision has a consequence. Good or bad, the choice is ours.

Genesis 43. What we sow, we reap. After a lifetime of deception Jacob is now the victim. God forgives sin, but we live with the consequences.

Genesis 44. The brothers' lives are now a right tangled turmoil. It's because they are reaping what they sowed. Sow deception and you reap misery.

Genesis 45. In spite of everything that he had been through, Joseph maintains his dignity and refuses to become bitter and twisted.

Genesis 46. The family is finally reunited after years apart. Never give up hope on relationship reconciliation.

Genesis 47. Forward thinking and planning puts Joseph in control. Organisation is essential if we are to live fulfilled lives.

Genesis 48. The importance of being blessed. It is far more than just a response when someone sneezes.

Genesis 49. On his death bed Jacob was calm. At peace with God and at peace with man. That's the way to die, it's also the way to live.

Genesis 50. The brothers are worried that with Jacob dead, Joseph will seek revenge. When you do wrong you never have true peace of mind.

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