The Bible’s Big Story (Creation → New Creation)

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?