“In the Beginning” isn’t just the opening line of Genesis; it’s the foundation of faith that stands against every ill-conceived notion man has cooked up about existence. This study dares to confront the stubborn skepticism of science with the unshakable truth of Scripture. It boldly declares that God created the heavens and the earth—not chance, not chaos, not a cosmic accident. And oh, how the world tries to twist this truth! Evolution, with its ifs, ands, and buts, stumbles around in the dark while God’s Word remains a lamp unto our feet (Psalm 119:105). In these verses, we see the Spirit of God moving over the face of the waters—searching, separating light from darkness. Just as He brought order and life into that void, He calls us out from our own spiritual darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). It's time to stop questioning with idle curiosity and start believing with childlike faith. God didn’t stutter when He laid out the foundation of the earth, and He hasn’t left the maintenance of creation up to man’s whim. Let the truth of Genesis rattle the foundations of disbelief and remind you that God’s purpose in creation was not just to make a world but to find you and bring you into His light. That’s the God we serve—intentional, powerful, and unbelievably gracious. The teaching starts at 1:06 Focus: Genesis 1:2 All Verses Covered: Genesis 1:1-13 Also read: Genesis 1:14-31, Psalms 8:3-4, Isaiah 42:5, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 55:8-11, Jeremiah 4:23, Jeremiah 10:12, Matthew 19:4, Mark 13:19, John 1:1-3, John 1:9, Acts 17:24-26, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1:16-17, Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 11:3, 2 Peter 3:5, Revelation 4:11 If you'd like to listen to this message on our website where you can read along as you listen, click this link: https://www.jmspodcast.com/message-details?recordId=recTGEvxCR5hmXcDM We hope you enjoy this message from Elder Clifton Dawson who is now the pastor of Greater Christ Temple Church following in the footsteps of the late, great Bishop Luke Edwards, Sr. Hungry for even more messages? Listen to hundreds of Bishop Luke Edwards' messages at https://www.bishopstapes.com Greater Christ Temple Church located at 312 Edwards Drive Eutaw, AL 35462. We have Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 am. We have a shouting good time at our evening services Sunday–Friday at 6 pm. Our choir performs every Wednesday during church service. Come join us for a great time! Access all of our messages: https://www.jmspodcast.com/messages Got a topic you want covered? Fill out our form here: https://www.jmspodcast.com/requests. These messages are recorded throughout the week. We really hope you come see us! Even if you disagree with something said, we'd like for you to join us! Bring your questions so we can see what the scriptures say! Our main goal is that everyone gets an understanding. If you have any questions about a specific scripture or topic, please contact us at https://www.jmsbpodcast.com/contact. We are open to any and all sincere questions.