HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the first day of a new year and we want to offer encouragement and guidance through the Bible in chronological order. Let’s begin with…well… The Beginning! Read: Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 2:1-25; Genesis 3:1-24 Reflect: What does being made in God’s image mean for my daily life?

Read: Genesis 4:1-26 and Genesis 5:1-32 Reflect: How do my daily actions and offerings, both seen and unseen, reveal my true heart toward God? Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Reflect: How does knowing Adam’s story shape our understanding of sin and redemption today? Read: Genesis 6:1-22 Reflect: What is one specific

Today’s reading covers Noah’s Flood and Genealogy. Read the following and then reflect. Read: Genesis 7:1-24 ; Genesis 8:1-22 ; Genesis 9:1-29 ; Genesis 10:1-5 1 Chronicles 1:5-7 Genesis 10:6-20 1 Chronicles 1:8-16 Genesis 10:21-30 1 Chronicles 1:17-23 Genesis 10:31-32 Reflection: How does the Flood story set the stage for the

Day 4 Read: Genesis 11:1-32 ; 1 Chronicles 1:24-27 ; Genesis 12:1-20 ; Genesis 13:1-18 ; Genesis 14:1-24 Reflect: In what specific area of your life are you currently tempted to build your own “tower” or “make a name for yourself” through self-reliance or pride? How can you apply the

Read: Genesis 15:1-21; Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 17:1-27 Reflect: How does God’s persistent faithfulness in establishing His covenant with a questioning and imperfect Abraham challenge you to trust His promises, even when your circumstances seem to contradict them? How does today’s reading reshape your understanding of God’s unconditional love and your

Read: Genesis 18:1-33 ; Genesis 19:1-38 ; Genesis 20:1-18 ; Genesis 21:1-7 “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” -Genesis 18:14 Reflect: Consider your own doubts and willingness to trust God’s timing, even when it’s inconvenient or unbelievable. How does God’s question, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”, challenge

Read: Genesis 21:8-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 ; Genesis 23:1-20 ; Genesis 11:32 ; Genesis 24:1-67 Reflect: How can we discern if we are acting on fear/insecurity or seeking God’s will? How do we actively seek God’s specific guidance in major life decisions? Where in your life have you seen God’s

In today’s reading, we see the contrasting destinies of Isaac & Jacob vs. Ishmael & Esau. The tension between God’s promises and human choices. Read: Genesis 25:1-4 ; 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 ; Genesis 25:5-6, 12-18; 1 Chronicles. 1:28-31, 34 ; Genesis 25:19-26, 7-11 Reflect: Consider your own daily choices about

Read Genesis 25:27-34 ; Genesis 26:1-35 ; Genesis 27:1-46 ; Genesis 28:1-5 Notes:  The birthright, guaranteed not only a larger part of the inheritance, but also headship of the family. Esau greedily ate and Jacob did not earn the birthright through righteousness but received it through God’s free favor. In

Read: Genesis 28:6-22 ; Genesis 29:1-35 ; Genesis 30:24 Reflection: Jacob transforms from a deceitful, self-seeking man to a believer relying on God’s promises, especially how God’s steadfast presence and covenant faithfulness reveal Jesus as the ultimate connection (ladder) to God. Jacob was deceived by Laban (father of Leah &