Genesis:
A Six-Week Journey from Creation to Joseph
Explore the foundational narratives of faith in this six-week study of Genesis. Journey from the dawn of Creation and the Fall to the calling of Abraham and the establishment of the Covenant. Trace the lineage of the patriarchs through the struggles of Isaac and Jacob, concluding with the powerful transformation of Joseph from an outcast to a savior in Egypt.
Spring 2026
UNDER DEVEDEVELOPMENT
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Genesis: A Six-Week Journey from Creation to Joseph is a six-week study of the Book of Genesis, the Bible’s first book and the foundation of the biblical story. Beginning with creation and continuing through the life of Joseph, it explores humanity’s beginnings, the origins of the Hebrew people, and the family line that becomes the twelve tribes of Israel.
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The reference material for each weekly lesson are grouped and listed below.
Besides the Scripture text itself, the primary study tools is a scripture Summary and other articles written by Rev. Spence which are available in the Documents and Links section below.
The maps used in Rev. Spence’s summary documents, lectures, and video presentations are used with permission and were created by Stephen M. Miller. Mr. Miller is an award-winning, bestselling Christian author known for accessible books on the Bible and Christianity, as well as the Casual English Bible® paraphrase. Click here for additional information about his publications, including maps covering the major cities, stories, and books of the Bible.
Many Bible translations are available, and students are encouraged to read and consult their preferred version. Each weekly lesson addresses selected chapters of Scripture. Online Scripture references are provided through BibleGateway, which offers numerous translations and an optional parallel view for side-by-side comparison. Students are encouraged to explore the available options.
For this study, Rev. Spence has selected the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE) as the default translation referenced on BibleGateway. Click here for information about the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.
An optional but valuable resource is the series of short overview videos on the books of the Bible provided by BibleProject. BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that offers free videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and other educational resources to make the biblical story more accessible.
For each week of the in-person class, Rev. Spence has recorded a video lecture covering that week’s material. Links to view or download each lecture are available by clicking on the desired week below.
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The following is a list of documents and links that are common across all weekly class sessions.
Rev. Spence Summary: TBD
(Once opened, the 'portable document' [pdf file] is presented for viewing, printing, or downloading.)
Click here to view the two short video overview of the Book of Genesis.
April 28
Creation and Fall - From Beginning to Eden
May 5
Sin Spreads, Judgment Falls, Grace Offered
May 12
Abram Called, Covenant Cut, A Child Born
May 19
Isaac and Jacob Struggle to Keep the Promise
May 26
Joseph
(Arrogant Outcast To Humble Savior)
June 2
From Promise to Egypt to Tribal Blessings
