The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and opens with one of the most famous first sentences of any literary work: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” It’s where we find the famous stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But what do these ancient stories mean for us today in the 21st century? Join us as we explore these foundational stories in the book of Genesis.
All ancient cultures had some type of creation story. As Christians, we believe in the Hebrew creation story from the book of Genesis. But the creation story in Genesis raises many questions. Was the world created in 7 literal days? Were Adam and Eve real people? And how do we make sense of sin in this world? Join us in worship as we ask questions and explore the deeper meaning of the creation story.
From the simple children’s Bible story to the Hollywood movie, the story of Noah frequently raises questions. Did it really happen? Why are there flood stories in different cultures and religions around the world? Has Noah’s ark been found? Why would a loving God destroy the earth with a flood? Join us in worship as we ask questions and explore the deeper meaning of the story of Noah and its message for us today.
Abraham is the patriarch of the Abrahamic religions including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. While Abraham is highly esteemed, upon closer inspection we see that he is also human and imperfect. But God uses the imperfect, just like us.
Abraham’s son Isaac had two boys named Esau and Jacob. Jacob's name means "trickster" or "heel catcher," and he lived up to his name. Once again, while Jacob is highly esteemed, upon closer inspection we see that he is also human and imperfect. But God uses the imperfect, just like us.
We all love a good story where the protagonist finds themselves in a trying or difficult situation. Whether it is jealousy, sibling rivalry, betrayal, love interests, murder plots, suffering, or despair, we all leap out of our seats when a person experiences redemption or salvation from their situation. Luckily for us, the story of the life of Joseph contains all the above.