Welcome to THE Beginning, Genesis.
This page will provide you with a variety of resources to understand this ancient text, starting with a 10,000 foot view and going all the way into studying key words and themes.
Start at the top and work your way down through the resources to go deeper in study.
Getting Started
These videos will help you understand key themes and the metanarrative of Genesis.
Teaching: The Book of Genesis
NLT Study Bible
Don’t have a good study Bible? The NLT Study Bible translates both the words and the world of the Bible. The New Living Translation makes the message clear. The features of the NLT Study Bible bring the world of the Bible to life so that the meaning and significance of its message shine through.
Reading Plans
The name “Lectio Divina” is Latin for “Divine Reading”. This practice is not just used for studying Scripture; it is used to hear from God. In Lectio Divina, you allow the scripture to study you as you sit with the text in God’s presence. Lectio Divina creates space for God to speak to you about His word.
Ready to read? Here is our suggested reading plan for this book. Read at your own pace and don’t feel pressured to keep up with the suggested daily instructions.
For Families
The Preacher and The Piano Man Podcast
Season 1: Genesis
The Bible Story Handbook
This handbook of 175 Bible stories is designed to assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and how to present it in a God-centered way.
Diving In
The Bible Project Podcast
Genesis for Everyone, Part 1: Chapters 1-16
While readers may know the facts of these stories, Goldingay’s work will instill in them a deeper understanding of their spiritual and theological significance.
Genesis for Everyone, Part 2: Chapters 17-50
From Creation to the Cross:
This book doesn’t simply teach the Old Testament; it’s as if it personally reminisces through it.
Going Deep
The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today’s preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Classroom by BibleProject
- Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: Develop skills for reading ancient biblical texts as the authors intended.
https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/hebrew-bible-full-class/ - Heaven and Earth: Explore the biblical concepts of Heaven and Earth in Genesis 1 and gain a fresh perspective on the new creation. https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/heaven-and-earth-genesis-1/
- Adam to Noah: Explore Genesis 2-5 to discover the repeating themes that develop throughout Scripture.
https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/adam-noah/ - Noah to Abraham: Explore Genesis 6-11, beginning with the story of Noah, and learn what these key chapters teach us about God’s character and promises.
https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/noah-abraham/