Genesis: Foundations of Faith
Explore the first twelve chapters of Genesis and the foundations of everything. From creation to the call of Abraham, discover the roots of covenant.
Genesis 1 – 12
Anyone seeking to understand the cosmos, the entrance of grace, and God’s covenantal promise to restore humanity.
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Complete Daily Syllabus
12 days. Each day opens into a read, key verses in plain English, reflection questions and a prayer, with companion journeys on 2 of them.
01 In the Beginning — Creation & Sabbath Rest
Genesis 1–2:3 God ordering the cosmos from chaos and hallowing the seventh day.
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In the Beginning — Creation & Sabbath Rest
Genesis 1–2:3God ordering the cosmos from chaos and hallowing the seventh day.
Genesis 1–2:3, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Plain English: So God created human beings in his own image — in the image of God he created them, male and female.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “God ordering the cosmos from chaos and hallowing the seventh day”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
02 The Garden of Eden & The Breath of Life
Genesis 2:4–25 Humanity formed in the divine image and placed in holy stewardship.
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The Garden of Eden & The Breath of Life
Genesis 2:4–25Humanity formed in the divine image and placed in holy stewardship.
Genesis 2:4–25, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Humanity formed in the divine image and placed in holy stewardship”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Devotional · 3 min · Genesis 2:7
The Breath of Life
Every breath you inhale is a loan of divine vitality. You exist right now because God is actively sustaining your lungs.
Pray: Creator God, thank You for the breath in my lungs and the gift of life today.
Do: Take three slow, conscious breaths and thank God for sustaining your life.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
03 The Serpent, the Fall, and the Seed of Hope
Genesis 3 The entrance of sin, the coats of skins, and the first promise of a Savior.
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The Serpent, the Fall, and the Seed of Hope
Genesis 3The entrance of sin, the coats of skins, and the first promise of a Savior.
Genesis 3, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “The entrance of sin, the coats of skins, and the first promise of a Savior”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
04 Cain and Abel: The Posture of Worship
Genesis 4 The offerings of the heart and God’s warning against bitterness.
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Cain and Abel: The Posture of Worship
Genesis 4The offerings of the heart and God’s warning against bitterness.
Genesis 4, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “The offerings of the heart and God’s warning against bitterness”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
05 Walking with God: The Faith of Enoch
Genesis 5 Generations of faithfulness amidst an increasingly dark world.
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Walking with God: The Faith of Enoch
Genesis 5Generations of faithfulness amidst an increasingly dark world.
Genesis 5, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Generations of faithfulness amidst an increasingly dark world”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
06 Grief in Heaven & Grace to Noah
Genesis 6 Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and built an ark of safety.
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Grief in Heaven & Grace to Noah
Genesis 6Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and built an ark of safety.
Genesis 6, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and built an ark of safety”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
07 The Great Flood & Preservation of Life
Genesis 7 Divine judgment and sovereign preservation of the righteous remnant.
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The Great Flood & Preservation of Life
Genesis 7Divine judgment and sovereign preservation of the righteous remnant.
Genesis 7, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Divine judgment and sovereign preservation of the righteous remnant”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
08 God Remembered Noah & The Waters Recede
Genesis 8 The raven, the olive leaf dove, and the altar of thanksgiving.
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God Remembered Noah & The Waters Recede
Genesis 8The raven, the olive leaf dove, and the altar of thanksgiving.
Genesis 8, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “The raven, the olive leaf dove, and the altar of thanksgiving”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
09 The Rainbow of Everlasting Covenant
Genesis 9:1–17 God’s covenant bow in the clouds, promising mercy to every creature.
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The Rainbow of Everlasting Covenant
Genesis 9:1–17God’s covenant bow in the clouds, promising mercy to every creature.
Genesis 9:1–17, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “God’s covenant bow in the clouds, promising mercy to every creature”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
10 The Table of Nations & Scattering of Peoples
Genesis 10 The lineages spreading across the ancient Near East.
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The Table of Nations & Scattering of Peoples
Genesis 10The lineages spreading across the ancient Near East.
Genesis 10, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “The lineages spreading across the ancient Near East”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
11 The Tower of Babel: Pride and Dispersion
Genesis 11:1–9 Human striving to make a name vs surrender to the Creator.
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The Tower of Babel: Pride and Dispersion
Genesis 11:1–9Human striving to make a name vs surrender to the Creator.
Genesis 11:1–9, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Human striving to make a name vs surrender to the Creator”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
12 The Call of Abram: Leaving All for Promise
Genesis 12:1–9 Get thee out of thy country; in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
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The Call of Abram: Leaving All for Promise
Genesis 12:1–9Get thee out of thy country; in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 12:1–9, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Get thee out of thy country; in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
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