Genesis 1:1-2

Summary

Jose Gonzalez led a session on biblical "hyperlinks," recurring images or words connecting different scriptures, specifically focusing on Genesis 1 and its connections to John 1. Jose Gonzalez clarified that "heavens" in Genesis 1:1 refers to the sky and distinguished "Elohim" (God as a spiritual being) from "Yahweh" (the supreme Elohim), explaining that other Elohim exist but recognize Yahweh's supremacy. Jose Gonzalez highlighted the significance of "ruach" (spirit/wind/breath) in Genesis 1:2 and drew parallels between God's effortless control over chaotic waters and Jesus walking on water, ultimately linking John 1 as a direct hyperlink to Genesis 1, with "the Word" (Jesus) as the visible expression of Yahweh who creates by speaking.