Genesis 1-11: God Makes a Start provides guidance for Bible-study participants to explore the historical, cultural, and theological contexts of the creation story, and to delve deeper into its meaning. Through this guided discovery of the Bible, readers can reflect on their relationship with God and gain a better understanding of His ongoing story with us today.

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The story of creation can be difficult to understand if we do not read it properly. Genesis 1–11: God Makes a Start helps Bible-study participants put the creation story in its proper historical, cultural, and theological contexts, and goes beyond the story of creation to discuss the first sin and God's starting over with the flood. In the end, we come to see the story of creation—and re-creation—as part of God's ongoing story with us today.A Guided Discovery of the BibleThe Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship• presents the insights of Church fathers and saints• includes questions for discussion and reflection• delivers information in a reader-friendly format• gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word• appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.

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