Tag: beginning

THE SPIRIT AND CREATION

Dale Pollard

The Bible presents the creation of everything as a unified act of the Godhead, but it also shows the reader small glimpses of the different aspects of involvement by the Spirit or Jesus. Check out a few of these fascinating sections of scripture.

“In the beginning the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Gen. 1.2).

The Hebrew word for “Spirit” here describes either breath or wind. This is how it’s described—difficult to picture in the mind. The Spirit was there, but do we have any idea what was going on? 

John says that by Jesus all things were made (Jn. 1.1-3). That alone deserves its own article. The Spirit had a unique role as well, and that role wasn’t a small one either.  Look at what Job has to say…

“By His Spirit the heavens were made fair (or adorned)” (Job 26.13).

At Cumberland Trace’s last Equipped workshop (2026), Steve Higginbotham addressed this verse in his lesson to point out the awesomeness of God. He captivated his audience by sharing via PowerPoint the unimaginable number of stars and galaxies in our universe and masterfully proved how this clearly points the observer to its Maker. The Spirit’s involvement in the “adorning of the heavens” is nothing short of amazing.

Bonus: Here’s an interesting connection between the spoken Word and the Spirit.

“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath (spirit) of His mouth all their hosts” (Ps. 33.6). This is a passage that really brings these two ideas together. What an awesome act by an awesome God.

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Check out this great presentation by brother Steve.


Books by the Pollards

A Tiny Spark Snail Mail Club (Kathy Pollard)

A Profile In Genesis

Dale Pollard

The first book of the Bible is one that has always intrigued its readers. Here’s a profile of the contents and context of this inspired work.

Earliest Date

The traditional view says that Moses composed Genesis during or shortly after the Exodus (1400-1200 BC). This was the standard belief of ancient Israel and early Christianity. Later, there was some debate (lacking satisfying proof) over whether it was written closer to 900-500BC. However, nearly everyone seems to agree that the accounts themselves preserve much older material.

Historical Coverage

Genesis spans from creation to the death of Joseph in Egypt. During this period, major events like the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the Patriarchs. Depending on what source you use you’ll find timelines from 2,600 years (Masoretic chronology) to over 5,000 years (According to Flavius Josephus). 

Incredible Accuracy

The universe had a definite beginning, but before that was acknowledged, it was something that even 19th century scientists resisted.

Humans are made from the “dust of the earth.” Modern biochemistry shows the human body is literally made of the same elements found in soil—carbon, iron, oxygen, trace metals.

Purpose

To explain the origins of the world and humanity. It answers big questions like where everything came from and why we exist. It explains why the world we live in is both beautiful and broken.

It establishes Israel’s Identity. The twelve tribes and their ancestry would trickle down through history to produce the promised Messiah (Gen. 49.8-12).