Pre-Genesis Podcast Series

Genesis is not just a story of beginnings—it’s a revelation of who God is. The first pages of the Bible introduce His character in ways that echo through all Scripture. 🕊️ Theme Summary This episode explores God’s attributes revealed in Genesis: Creator, Covenant-Maker, Judge, and Redeemer. 📖 Segmented Deep Dive • God as Creator of order and life. • God as Covenant-Maker with Noah and Abraham. • God as Judge in Eden, the flood, and Babel. • God as Redeemer through promises of blessing and restoration. ✝️ Christ-Centered Layer Christ embodies these attributes—Creator (John 1), Judge (Acts 17), Covenant Mediator (Hebrews), and Redeemer (Ephesians). 🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion Prayer of worship, thanking God for revealing Himself through Genesis. 🧠 6 Discussion Questions • What attributes of God are first revealed in Genesis? • How does God’s role as Creator shape our view of Him? • What does God’s covenant-making teach us about His nature? • How is God’s justice shown in Genesis? • How do Genesis promises point toward redemption? • How does Jesus fulfill the character of God first revealed in Genesis?

Genesis was written in a cultural context filled with competing creation stories. What makes it stand apart? 🕊️ Theme Summary This episode compares Genesis with other ancient Near Eastern myths, showing how it uniquely reveals the one true God. 📖 Segmented Deep Dive • Overview of major ANE creation stories (Enuma Elish, Gilgamesh). • Key contrasts: polytheism vs. monotheism, chaos vs. order. • The radical dignity of humanity in Genesis vs. other myths. • The polemical role of Genesis against false gods. ✝️ Christ-Centered Layer Genesis sets the stage for Christ, the true image of God, who brings order out of chaos and reveals the Creator fully. 🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion Prayer of awe that God reveals Himself above every false god and story. 🧠 6 Discussion Questions • What are the main differences between Genesis and other ANE creation stories? • Why does Genesis present humanity with unique dignity? • How does Genesis declare God’s sovereignty over creation? • What role did Genesis play in correcting false worldviews? • How does Jesus embody the order and truth Genesis points to? • How does cultural context deepen our appreciation for Genesis?

Many people question whether the first book of the Bible can be trusted. Can a text this old still carry divine authority? 🕊️ Theme Summary This episode explores the authorship, inspiration, and trustworthiness of Genesis, showing that it is reliable both spiritually and historically. 📖 Segmented Deep Dive • Traditional Mosaic authorship and oral traditions. • How Scripture was preserved and transmitted. • Why inspiration matters for authority. • Addressing common objections about Genesis’ reliability. ✝️ Christ-Centered Layer Jesus and the apostles affirmed the Torah, including Genesis, as divinely inspired. Ultimately, Christ validates the truth of Genesis. 🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion Prayer affirming trust in God’s Word as living and enduring truth. 🧠 6 Discussion Questions • Who is traditionally believed to have written Genesis? • How was Genesis preserved through history? • Why does the inspiration of Scripture matter? • What are the common objections to Genesis’ reliability? • How did Jesus affirm Genesis in His ministry? • How should believers today approach questions of biblical trustworthiness?

Have you ever wondered how all the parts of Scripture fit together? Genesis is the opening act of a sweeping drama that culminates in the new heavens and new earth. 🕊️ Theme Summary This episode will show how Genesis sets the stage for the entire biblical story, tracing the arc from creation to new creation. The goal is to help listeners see the Bible as one unified narrative with Genesis as its foundation. 📖 Segmented Deep Dive • Creation as God’s design for flourishing. • The fall and its ripple effects through history. • The flood and reset of humanity. • The promise to Abraham as God’s redemptive plan. • The Bible’s conclusion in Revelation echoing Genesis beginnings. ✝️ Christ-Centered Layer Christ is the second Adam, the promised Seed, and the One who fulfills what began in Genesis by bringing about the final new creation. 🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion Prayer thanking God for weaving His story from beginning to end and inviting us into it. 🧠 6 Discussion Questions • How does Genesis introduce the larger biblical narrative? • What are the parallels between Genesis and Revelation? • Why is it important to view the Bible as a unified story? • How do the promises to Abraham shape the rest of Scripture? • What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam? • How can we live as people of God’s ongoing story?

Why would an ancient book, written thousands of years ago, matter in a world of AI, pandemics, and shifting cultures? Because Genesis is not just the beginning of the Bible—it is the foundation of reality itself. 🕊️ Theme Summary This episode will explore why Genesis remains relevant in the modern world, showing how it shapes our understanding of God, humanity, morality, and redemption. The goal is to anchor listeners in the conviction that Genesis is essential for spiritual formation today. 📖 Segmented Deep Dive • Genesis as foundation for worldview (creation, order, family, work). • The 'first mentions' principle—why beginnings set the trajectory of Scripture. • How Genesis addresses today’s crises: identity, anxiety, justice, stewardship. • The covenantal frame of Genesis and why it matters in 2025. ✝️ Christ-Centered Layer Jesus Himself pointed back to Genesis—affirming Adam and Eve, marriage, and the flood—and positioned Himself as the true beginning and end. 🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion Prayer of gratitude that God’s Word is timeless and that in Genesis, we see His eternal plan unfold. 🧠 6 Discussion Questions • Why does Genesis still matter in today’s cultural climate? • How does Genesis shape our view of identity and purpose? • What does the 'principle of first mention' teach us about God? • How do Genesis themes address modern struggles like anxiety or injustice? • Why did Jesus repeatedly affirm Genesis in His teaching? • How can we personally apply Genesis to our daily walk with God?