Genesis. The book of Beginnings. The book of Origins. The first book of the Bible and of the Old Testament. Most people see this title whenever they first begin their journey reading and flipping through the pages of the Holy Bible. However, it is also a piece of literature shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. It’s easy to read and just take it at face value, which is fine, or it’s possible to even misinterpret it. But there is so much more behind the words written within the book of Genesis. Over four years ago, I had read each word of this book whenever I decided to read the Bible through in a year, yet I don’t believe I truly comprehended what I was reading at the time. Which is why I made the personal decision to dive deeper and read through slowly to hopefully reveal more of what God was wanting us to know. What He was wanting me to know individually.

“Genesis Session 1 of 41 (Chapter 1:1) - A Comprehensive Commentary by Ron  Matsen” YouTube, uploaded by Koinonia House, 2 December 2020, https://youtu.be/mttwYB_hs-U

“Genesis Session 2 of 41 (Chapter 1:2-25) - A Comprehensive Commentary by  Ron Matsen” YouTube, uploaded by Koinonia House, 9 December 2020, https://youtu.be/pBHmA12ZdnM

“Genesis Session 3 of 41 (Chapter 1:26-31) - A Comprehensive Commentary by Ron Matsen” YouTube, uploaded by Koinonia House, 16 December 2020, http:youtu.be/94SvuLI7F_g

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Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Genesis 1. New Revised Standard Version.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019

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“Growing Faith Part 2 - 2nd Svc” YouTube, uploaded by Madison Campus Seventh-day Adventist Church, 28 August 2021. https://youtu.be/LdHwO1wAutl

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Sabbath School & PM. Adventech. Genesis, The Creation, Vers. 4.9.1 (2115), 2022. Google Play Store, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryart.sabbathschool.

Doukhan, Jacques B. “The Creation: Heavens and Earth.” Genesis. Nampa: Pacific Press Publishing Association. 2021.

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Scoggins, Jeff. “Genesis 1.” A Simple Guide To The Book of Genesis. Skapto Publishing. 2022.

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