Summary Genesis opens with God’s creation of the heavens and the earth, the forming of man and woman in His image, and the entrance of sin through the Fall. Steve Webb reads Genesis 1–3 and reflects on Elohim in Genesis 1:1 as a hint of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit present from the beginning. Reflection & Application Genesis 1–3 is more than an origin story; it is a revelation of who God is and who we are. In the beginning, God speaks, and creation responds. That cadence—God speaks, life flourishes—sets the pattern for every page of Scripture. When we hear His Word today, we are invited to respond in faith the same way creation did: by receiving, trusting, and aligning our lives with His purposes. This is why the opening chapters matter for modern discipleship. They ground our identity not in shifting cultural trends but in the steady truth that we are made in God’s image and called to reflect His character in the world. Genesis 2 shows God’s nearness—He forms, breathes, blesses, and sets apart a day of rest. This is not a distant deity but the Lord who delights to dwell with His people. Sabbath, then, isn’t a burden; it’s a gift that reorders our week around God’s presence. When we practice rest in Him, we remember that our worth doesn’t come from performance but from belonging to our Creator. Genesis 3 names what we all feel: the world is not the way it’s supposed to be. The serpent’s lie reframes God’s goodness as deprivation, and sin fractures fellowship with God, with one another, and with creation itself. Yet even in judgment there is mercy. God seeks the hiding couple, clothes their shame, and speaks a promise—one day the offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head. The rest of Scripture unfolds that hope until it reaches its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. If Genesis 1–3 gives us origin and diagnosis, it also offers direction. We were made to walk with God, to steward His world, and to receive His grace where we’ve fallen short. Let these chapters set the tone for your week: honor the Creator, rest in His goodness, and cling to His promise. And as we continue through the One Year Bible Rewind, keep your Bible open and your heart attentive—God still speaks, and His Word still brings life. Next Steps Explore previous episodes in the LOYBR archive, send a note at comment.lifesp ringmedia.com, and share a prayer request at lifespringmedia.com/prayer. If this episode served you, you can support the show at lifespringmedia.com/support. On This Date in Church History — Oct 20 Magdalene of Nagasaki (d. 1634): a catechist who served Japan’s hidden Christians and died a martyr. Today’s Notes Tomorrow’s reading: Joshua 1–5. Comment or email: comment.lifespringmedia.com • st***@*