Day 1

Genesis

from the This Is the Old Testament reading plan


Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Isaiah 40:12-14, Isaiah 40:28, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17

BY She Reads Truth

This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. As we read, we’ll gain a broader understanding of the redemptive story of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of each day’s reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture each day. 

What Is Genesis? The book of Genesis records the creation of the world, humanity, the Sabbath, the origin of sin and sacrifice, and the covenant promises God made with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

How Genesis Fits Into the Story: Genesis is a book of new beginnings. It reveals the beginning of the heavens and the earth, of humanity, marriage, and work, of sin and nations and languages, and the beginning of our need for a Savior. In Genesis we see that all God’s creation was, in the beginning, thoroughly good; and in Genesis we see humanity’s first sin and the consequences of that sin. Our story of brokenness begins here in the first book of the Bible, as does our purpose and God’s covenant to redeem His people. 

Reflection Questions: 
1. What does Genesis 1:26–31 say about how and why God created humans? 
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?

Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.

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319 thoughts on "Genesis"

  1. Julie McDowell says:

    God has ultimate dominion but entrusts His Creation to us, His people made in His image. It is amazing to think of the vastness of God and His plan. The work of redemption started in the beginning. I love how the New Testament scriptures remind us that Jesus was involved in Creation. God is so good!

    1. Jenny Berger says:

      I love this view!

  2. Avanti Singh says:

    Abbie errington…..thank you for connecting the verses to anxiety and worry. Really helped me see my own struggles differently

  3. Cortney Phillips says:

    Man was created in the image of God. No other animal is created in His image therefore a sacrifice for all humanity would have to be man. As we without Jesus are not worthy, none not even an innocent babe, Jesus had to come in flesh to die for us. By image I believe he is speaking of body, soul and mind not just a physical appearance. We are spirit, we have a soul and both housed in a body. I praise Yeshua for His sacrifice and that God saw us fit for saving and that our King is our rescuer!

  4. Casey Becker says:

    God creates and cares for his creation. Then he creates man with a purposs and a task of overseeing his other creations I believe this is one way Good creates is to reflect His image, but also noteworthy that we’re here for a purpose.
    It’s also amazing how vast God is in His creativity, creating every living thing with no template or guide, just out of His own inspiration.

  5. Courtlyn Burgess says:

    Callie, I love what you said about the way that you see and treat yourself and others is transformed when you think about everyone as an image-bearer. Such good insight. Thankful that He is a God of restoration & redemption!

  6. Joyce Walker says:

    We are all created in Gods image. We are all his children. God in the fall of man in the garden He already had the receptive plan for man to be redeemed through our son Jesus Christ. The lineage began after sin and Eve became the mother of life of all.

  7. Lisa Berlin says:

    God made man in His own image. And everything God created was good.

  8. Michelle S.Gomez says:

    God literally made something so incredible from nothing. Even though he foreknew that man would betray him and follow other gods. There’s something pretty incredible about that that truly reveals God’s grace to mankind. That power to choose whom we shall serve versus forcing us to serve Him is so powerful when I think about it.

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