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.
God’s plan for creation is detailed and intentional. He has always been in control and my life is one tiny piece of His grand story for creation. We get to experience both the hope and forgiveness of knowing Christ’s salvation and look forward to Christ’s final return and victory.
Love how the story of redemption is shown all throughout scripture!
This shapes my understanding of my redemption story because it helps me to understand that not only am I a daughter of Christ but through redemption the Lord is calling me back to him and his desire to be in unity with his creation.
We are created in His image.
he created a male and a felmale so they could replenish the earth
God is full of mercy and love. He wants to redeem me and be in relationship with me and all humanity ❤️
God is full of love and mercy and even as the creator of the whole universe he still wants to redeem me and have a relationship with me and all humanity ❤️
Because God created us he is the only one who can redeem us