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In the beginning, God created an ordered world from the primordial chaos, and now God allows that chaos to flood the world, clearing away human evil. But in Noah, God’s love and promises endure, no matter what. About the Story … Continue reading
Earth Day is in the season of Easter and provides a ready connection between environmental care, renewal, and life. Celebrate creation through worship, education, and hands-on activities that embody Easter’s themes of renewal and life. Earth Day is an annual … Continue reading
Which direction will you go as you teach and preach Genesis 1? You can focus on who God is, who we are, God’s joy in creation, or our role as stewards. The Narrative Lectionary, Spirit & Truth, and Forming Faith … Continue reading
The Narrative Lectionary starts the year with the story of the creation and fall of humans in Genesis 2 and 3. An important first step as we study any Bible passage is to pay attention to details. In this case, … Continue reading
God created us to love. From the foundation of God’s unconditional love for us, God calls us to love and worship God and serve and pursue justice for the people around us. Created to Care As you may or may … Continue reading
The creation stories teach us some of the foundational truths of our faith, including the goodness of creation and God’s call to us to be good stewards—to care for all that God has created. In the Beginning… When we, as … Continue reading
The creation story in Genesis 2, like the rest of Scripture, has been used to justify the exclusion and mistreatment of women and LGBTQIA+ people. This is antithetical to God’s unconditional love. Beginnings Welcome to the beginning of the Narrative … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1–2:4a Free Resource: “God’s Good Creation” #4-1 (Sample lessons from 9 of our NL products!) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God declares that creation is good. In the beginning was a dark, … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 Free Resource: Home-Based, Family Lesson #3-1 (God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: God loves us, even when we do the wrong thing. Welcome to … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-25 The Point: We are created to be partners in God’s work. Free Resource: Knowing Your Neighbor (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (September 26—September 22): God Creates Family It’s All about Family This week’s reading starts us off … Continue reading