“And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.”
Genesis 1:3
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What is the first thing the Bible shows us about God?
The first thing the Bible tells us about God is that He speaks. Each time He spoke in Genesis 1, it happened: He said light, and there was light; He said sky, and there was sky. Six times Genesis records that God looked at what His speaking had made and found it good.
Read the whole studyHow does the light of Genesis 1 reach Revelation?
On day one God spoke light before there was any sun to carry it, so the first light came straight from His word. Paul says this same God has shone in our hearts with the light of the knowledge of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). On the last page, the city needs no sun, because the glory of God gives it light and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).
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Let light shine out of darkness — God made his light shine in our hearts
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Engage with Genesis 1:3 in a fresh way
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