Discovering Genesis: Start from the Beginning

Authors: Richard Johnson; Tricia Johnson

Description:

A reminder that Genesis is not just a book about new beginnings; it is mainly a book about people and their relationship with God. It is also a book of stories, of deceit, drunkenness, incest and polygamy. The authors bring Genesis alive with fresh insight into the familiar, raising questions of how we can better serve our Creator.

Genesis is a book of beginnings, but it is also more than that ; It is a book of stories, about real human life, complete with deceit, drunkenness, incest and polygamy. It is a book of history, of the world and of the people of God, which is also our own . It is a book of theology, describing the character of God and his relationship to us. Most of all, it is a book about God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the one who is guiding, testing and wrestling with his people, the one who draws near and whispers words of blessing, and the one who at times is far away.
Richard and Tricia Johnson bring the stories of Genesis alive, giving new ways of looking at old favorites, raising questions at many levels and encouraging us to reflect deeply. They show us how to piece together the bigger story which will help us to know, serve and walk more closely with God.

Review:

I’ve been reading this Crossway Bible Guide in the mornings and it’s been really helpful for seeing how Genesis fits together and lays the foundations for the rest of the biblical story. It also includes some thought provoking questions to embed Genesis in our lives and Churches.