“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…” — Genesis 1:1

For many, the Book of Genesis was taught as a literal account of how the universe came into being — a timeline to be defended, memorised, and compared with science textbooks.

But Genesis was never meant to be a science lesson.

It’s a sacred story of mystery, meaning, and metaphysical depth, written not to explain atoms and galaxies, but to speak to the soul’s yearning for identity, belonging, and divine connection.

The Power of Myth

• The word myth doesn’t mean “false.” It signifies a story that carries a profound, universal truth, a story meant to reveal, not just report. Genesis offers us a mythic mirror: Light emerging from darkness
• Form out of formlessness
• Sacred order rising from primordial chaos
• A rhythm of rest and work, blessing and boundary

These aren’t instructions for biology. They are maps for being human.

Not Versus Science — But Beyond It

Science tells us how. Myth tells us why.

Genesis isn’t in conflict with the Big Bang or evolutionary theory. In fact, it invites us into a different conversation — one that focuses on meaning rather than mechanics:

• What does it mean to be created?
• What does it mean to be image-bearers of the Divine?
• How do we live in harmony with Earth, each other, and Spirit?

Science can split atoms. Myth can heal hearts.

We need both.

Reading Genesis with Sacred Imagination

To read Genesis in a new light, we allow room for:

• Symbolism: The Garden is not merely a location but a metaphor for intimacy, trust, and the illusion of separation.
• Pattern recognition: The seven-day rhythm parallels sacred cycles in numerology, cosmology, and ancient calendars.
• Intertextual echoes: Creation myths from various cultures (Babylonian, Sumerian, Egyptian) reflect common archetypes, indicating a collective human yearning for divine order and sacred beginnings.

The Intelligent Mathematical Blueprint and Genesis

When we align the Genesis narrative with the Intelligent Mathematical Blueprint (IMB), we begin to see how numerology, sacred cycles, and divine timing are encoded in the text:

• The number 7 symbolises completion and spiritual alignment.
• The division of time, space, and form echoes universal design patterns.

Human identity is both cosmic and intentional — neither accidental nor random. Genesis becomes more than just a beginning; it transforms into a template for sacred becoming.

A Return, Not Just a Beginning

Genesis doesn’t just tell us where we came from. It invites us to remember who we are.

The Fall isn’t merely about disobedience but forgetting our divine origin. The Tree isn’t solely about temptation; it’s about awakening. The banishment from Eden isn’t a permanent exile; it’s the beginning of the sacred spiral back to unity.

It’s not about returning to the garden. It’s about becoming someone who can walk with God again, with eyes open, a heart awakened, and a self-remembered.

Next, we’ll explore the Gospel of Luke and uncover how Jesus, the radical mystic and justice-bringer, offers a blueprint for sacred living in a fractured world.

With you in the mystery,

Suzanne
Fellow seeker. Sacred questioner. Keeper of quiet faith.

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