Ever felt like everything's chaos? In our first look at Genesis, Jack Mariner unpacks how God doesn't just show up when everything's sorted - He specializes in bringing life from nothing. From those first mysterious words "the earth was formless and empty," we discover a God who's always moving, always breathing life into situations that seem hopeless. Whether you're starting 2025 full of hope or barely crawling into the new year, this message reminds us that God isn't finished yet. He's still in the business of bringing order from chaos, still creating something beautiful from nothing.

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Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Why Genesis Matters More Than Ever
• 03:05 What Happens When God Shows Up
• 09:18 How Nothing Became Everything
• 14:38 Meet The First Supercharged Human
• 19:13 Finding Life in a Bouncing Floor | Jack's Story
• 24:33 Let's Chat About Creation | Conversation Street
• 38:32 Starting 2025 With Fresh Purpose

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Show Notes

In this opening message of our new Genesis series, we explore how God brings order from chaos - both in creation and in our lives today.

## Overview

We kick off our journey through Genesis by examining how this ancient book was revolutionary for its time. While other creation stories featured quarrelling gods or deities making humans because they couldn't be bothered to work, Genesis presents one God who creates with purpose and brings order from chaos.

## Key Points from Jack's Message

- God is present before anything exists - even in chaos

- The Hebrew word "tochem" describes primordial chaos - a negative, abysmal void

- God transforms emptiness into life, darkness into light

- Being made in God's image means representing Him in bringing order from chaos

- The same Spirit that empowered Joseph still moves today

- God's pattern: He takes what is chaotic and breathes new life into it

## Real-Life Application

Jack shares the story of his first house in Toxteth - complete with bouncing floors and total chaos. Over four years, that mess transformed into a beautiful home, illustrating how God works in our lives.

## Conversation Street Highlights

- Discussion on what it means to truly represent God

- How God's order might look different from our expectations

- The relationship between chaos and transformation

- Practical ways to recognize God's movement in our lives

## For Those Starting 2025

Three types of people were addressed:

1. Those clear about their mission field

2. Those still figuring out where God has placed them

3. Those just holding on through chaos

## Key Quote

"God is present amongst it all. That chaos doesn't mean the absence of God - maybe he just hasn't moved yet."

## Looking Ahead

This message begins our journey through Genesis, running until Easter. Coming weeks will explore:

- Environmental stewardship

- The nature of God

- Science and faith

- Creation and identity

Find more resources and watch the full message at crowd.church

Keywords: Genesis, creation, chaos, transformation, God's presence, spiritual growth, purpose, identity, Liverpool church, Bible teaching, Jack Mariner, new beginnings, Christian living

[Episode length: 45 minutes]