Okay well it only seems redundant if you let it. I love rereading something when you see it in a new light, and so far that's been the case with the book of Genesis.
First off, the creation narrative is so beautifully written in a poetic form. For those of you who use Photoshop or any other professional photo/graphic software you will understand the concept of layers. I just couldn't help but read through the first couple chapters as each day God created a new layer of creation.
First He began with light and dark. Then He specified it more with Heavens and water, then land and sea. But it is the next few chapters that my artistic mind devoured. From the land sprout grass forming another layer. And trees, another layer. And herbs, another layer.
Then followed the sun, moon, and stars. Another layer. Then the birds and fish. Then the beasts of the field. With each step adds a new layer.
It could have been kept simple. It could have been light and dark, land and air, trees and man, and that was it. But no. Out of the breath of God came life and color and beauty as He spoke them into existence.
Anyways, there's a random thought following yesterday's reading. We'll see what today's will bring. :)
p.s. check out youversion.com (an excellent place to interact with Scripture while sharing it with others)
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