Like all good stories, the Bible starts "in the beginning." The book of Genesis describes what happened before anything but God existed. The first eleven chapters of Genesis lay a foundation for every story that will follow them. It's the story of how God made everything out of nothing and called it "good." It shows how we messed everything up and introduces the central problem in Scripture--sin. It also shows how God is intimately involved in redeeming and recreating the broken mess of the world. It's all there in the beginning, waiting for you to discover. Features:

Six small group sessions Five-day concise reading plans each week Open, inviting design Guide for group discussion Questions for reflection Opportunities to memorize Scripture Call-outs and study features to help participants understand the story of the Bible

Benefits:

Understand the beginning of the Bible's story and see how it links to all the other stories. Learn about how sin has broken the world. Begin to see God's plan to redeem the broken world. See the God who loves and covenants with us. Trace the progress of sin through the first men and women affected by the fall and its consequences into today. See the beginning of themes and elements that play out throughout the rest of the Bible. Watch God's faithfulness and covenant withstand human sinfulness. Find hope in God's future plans.