Easter Season · A Second Reading Easter Vigil · Year B
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
The Beginning
March 28, 2027
Overview & Insights
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Genesis opens with the account of creation, which is as profound as it is simple. It focuses on the way God ordered the earth. The text addresses the heavens only as they have an impact on life on earth.
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Commentary
Commentary on Genesis 1:1—2:4a - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary Working Preacher
The Vigil's opening creation lection read for glimpses of the Trinity and Christ the light in the first days.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a - Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed commentary on creation spoken into being and ordered day by day for its purpose.
Genesis 1 Commentary: The Account of God's Creation Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works verse by verse through the six days and God's declaration that it is good.
Genesis 1 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
A deep word-level study of the creation account collecting many evangelical voices.
Genesis 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries assembled on 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.'
Background & Word Study
Genesis - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Genesis, its structure, and the shape of the creation narrative.
Genesis 1:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word-by-word interlinear for bereshit and the vocabulary of creation.
Genesis 1 | Sefaria Library Sefaria
The Hebrew text with Jewish translations and classical commentary on the days of creation.
Understand God's Creation Story | Genesis 1 Commentary Video BibleProject
An animated study of the literary design and theology of the Genesis 1 creation account.
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What is the Creation account?
In six days God speaks the world into being, light, sky, land and sea, plants, sun and moon, living creatures, and humankind in his image, and rests on the seventh, blessing and hallowing it (Genesis 1:1–2:3).
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