GENESIS

              Reading Plan

Week 1: In The Beginning: God's Sovereign Order in Creation

Day 1: God Brings Light into Darkness
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-16
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:1-5

  • Key Theme: God begins creation by speaking light into darkness, a powerful demonstration of His authority over chaos.
  • Personal Application: In your prayer time, reflect on areas of your life that feel dark or chaotic. Invite God’s light and peace to illuminate those places.
  • Missional Application: Reach out to someone experiencing difficulty or confusion, offering to pray with them or simply be a listening ear.
  • Journal Question: What areas of my life need God’s light and order today, and how can I surrender them to Him in prayer?

Day 2: Created for Purpose
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:17-31
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-28

  • Key Theme: Humanity is made in God’s image, uniquely designed to reflect His glory and steward His creation.
  • Personal Application: Meditate on your identity as an image-bearer of God. Ask Him to reveal how your gifts and abilities align with His purpose for you.
  • Missional Application: Encourage someone to discover their God-given purpose, perhaps by mentoring them or sharing how God is working through you.
  • Journal Question: How is God calling me to reflect His image in my work, relationships, and community?

Day 3: The Beauty of Divine Order
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:1-16
Focus Verse: Psalm 104:1-9

  • Key Theme: God’s creation reflects His wisdom, beauty, and sovereign order, sustaining life with intricate balance.
  • Personal Application: Take time today to appreciate the beauty of creation. Use Pete Greig’s practice of “prayer walking” to notice and thank God for His handiwork.
  • Missional Application: Advocate for or participate in a local initiative that cares for creation, reflecting God’s heart for stewardship.
  • Journal Question: What does the beauty and balance of God’s creation reveal to me about His character?

Day 4: Rest in God’s Sovereign Plan
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:17-3:6
Verse Focus: Genesis 2:1-3

  • Key Theme: God rests on the seventh day, modeling the rhythm of work and rest as part of His divine order.
  • Personal Application: Plan a sabbath rest, setting aside time to enjoy God’s presence and be refreshed in body, mind, and spirit.
  • Missional Application: Invite someone to join you in experiencing sabbath rest, sharing how this practice deepens your relationship with God.
  • Journal Question: How can I integrate regular rhythms of rest and reflection into my life to honor God’s design?

Day 5: Christ Holds All Things Together
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:7-24
Verse Focus: Colossians 1:15-17

  • Key Theme: Jesus, as the Creator and Sustainer, holds the universe in balance and reconciles all things through His power.
  • Personal Application: Spend time in contemplative prayer, focusing on Christ’s authority over all aspects of your life. Surrender your worries to Him.
  • Missional Application: Share the hope of Christ’s sustaining power with someone feeling overwhelmed, encouraging them to trust in His sovereignty.
  • Journal Question: What burdens or uncertainties do I need to entrust to Christ, knowing He holds all things together?


Week 2: Made in His Image: Humanity's Unique Creation & Purpose
Day 1: Created with Intention
Scripture Reading: Genesis 4
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16

  • Key Theme: God Intentionally designed us in His image, reflecting His creativity and character.
  • Personal Application: Recognize the fingerprints of God in your life. Celebrate the unique ways He has designed you—your gifts, personality, and passions.
  • Missional Application: See the divine craftsmanship in others. Treat every person with dignity and respect, knowing they also reflect God's image.
  • Journal Question: What is one aspect of yourself that you struggle to see as God's design? How might embracing your identity as His image-bearer shift your perspective?

Day 2: Reflection of God in a Broken World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 5
Verse Focus: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Although sin distorts God’s image in us, His love remains steadfast, offering restoration through Christ.
  • Personal Application: Spend time in God's presence today, asking Him to reveal areas where He is restoring His image in you.
  • Missional Application: Be a mirror of God’s love to those who feel unseen or unworthy. Engage with kindness and grace, showing them that they, too, are reflections of His goodness.
  • Journal Question: How is God currently shaping you to look more like Him?

Day 3: Called to Co-Create with God
Scripture Reading: Genesis 6
Verse Focus: Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 2:15

  • Key Theme: As image-bearers, we are invited to partner with God in His creative and redemptive work in the world.
  • Personal Application: Identify one area of your life where you feel called to create, whether through words, actions, or leadership. Invite God into that creative process.
  • Missional Application: Encourage someone else in their calling. Speak life into their gifts and remind them of their God-given purpose.
  • Journal Question: Where do you see evidence of God inviting you to partner with Him in His work?

Day 4: The Power of Our Words and Actions
Scripture Reading: Genesis 7
Verse Focus: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Our words and actions reflect God’s character. We are called to speak life and truth into the world
  • Personal Application: Be mindful today of your words. Speak life over yourself and others, resisting negativity and self-doubt.
  • Missional Application: Use your voice to uplift those who are marginalized or discouraged. Be an advocate for those in need.
  • Journal Question: How can you be more intentional with your words so that they align with your identity as an image-bearer?

Day 5: Living as Image-Bearers in the World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 8
Verse Focus: Matthew 5:14-16; Micah 6:8

  • Key Theme: We are called to be light, reflecting God’s justice, mercy, and love in our daily lives.
  • Personal Application: Commit to a daily rhythm of prayer and action that aligns your life with God’s purposes.
  • Missional Application: Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate God's love in your community this week.
  • Journal Question: What is one practical step you can take to live more fully as an image-bearer of God?
Week 3: The First Rest: The Principle of Sabbath
Day 1: Created with Intention
Scripture Reading: Genesis 9
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16

  • Key Theme: God Intentionally designed us in His image, reflecting His creativity and character.
  • Personal Application: Recognize the fingerprints of God in your life. Celebrate the unique ways He has designed you—your gifts, personality, and passions.
  • Missional Application: See the divine craftsmanship in others. Treat every person with dignity and respect, knowing they also reflect God's image.
  • Journal Question: What is one aspect of yourself that you struggle to see as God's design? How might embracing your identity as His image-bearer shift your perspective?

Day 2: Reflection of God in a Broken World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:1-16
Verse Focus: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Although sin distorts God’s image in us, His love remains steadfast, offering restoration through Christ.
  • Personal Application: Spend time in God's presence today, asking Him to reveal areas where He is restoring His image in you.
  • Missional Application: Be a mirror of God’s love to those who feel unseen or unworthy. Engage with kindness and grace, showing them that they too are reflections of His goodness.
  • Journal Question: How is God currently shaping you to look more like Him?

Day 3: Called to Co-Create with God
Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:17-32
Verse Focus: Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 2:15

  • Key Theme: As image-bearers, we are invited to partner with God in His creative and redemptive work in the world.
  • Personal Application: Identify one area of your life where you feel called to create, whether through words, actions, or leadership. Invite God into that creative process.
  • Missional Application: Encourage someone else in their calling. Speak life into their gifts and remind them of their God-given purpose.
  • Journal Question: Where do you see evidence of God inviting you to partner with Him in His work?

Day 4: The Power of Our Words and Actions
Scripture Reading: Genesis 11:1-16
Verse Focus: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Our words and actions reflect God’s character. We are called to speak life and truth into the world
  • Personal Application: Be mindful today of your words. Speak life over yourself and others, resisting negativity and self-doubt.
  • Missional Application: Use your voice to uplift those who are marginalized or discouraged. Be an advocate for those in need.
  • Journal Question: How can you be more intentional with your words so that they align with your identity as an image-bearer?

Day 5: Living as Image-Bearers in the World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 11:17-31
Verse Focus: Matthew 5:14-16; Micah 6:8

  • Key Theme: We are called to be light, reflecting God’s justice, mercy, and love in our daily lives.
  • Personal Application: Commit to a daily rhythm of prayer and action that aligns your life with God’s purposes.
  • Missional Application: Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate God's love in your community this week.
  • Journal Question: What is one practical step you can take to live more fully as an image-bearer of God?
Week 4: The Fall of Humanity: The Introduction of Sin and It's Consequences
Day 1: Created with Intention
Scripture Reading: Genesis 12
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16

  • Key Theme: God Intentionally designed us in His image, reflecting His creativity and character.
  • Personal Application: Recognize the fingerprints of God in your life. Celebrate the unique ways He has designed you—your gifts, personality, and passions.
  • Missional Application: See the divine craftsmanship in others. Treat every person with dignity and respect, knowing they also reflect God's image.
  • Journal Question: What is one aspect of yourself that you struggle to see as God's design? How might embracing your identity as His image-bearer shift your perspective?

Day 2: Reflection of God in a Broken World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 13
Verse Focus: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Although sin distorts God’s image in us, His love remains steadfast, offering restoration through Christ.
  • Personal Application: Spend time in God's presence today, asking Him to reveal areas where He is restoring His image in you.
  • Missional Application: Be a mirror of God’s love to those who feel unseen or unworthy. Engage with kindness and grace, showing them that they too are reflections of His goodness.
  • Journal Question: How is God currently shaping you to look more like Him?

Day 3: Called to Co-Create with God
Scripture Reading: Genesis 14
Verse Focus: Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 2:15

  • Key Theme: As image-bearers, we are invited to partner with God in His creative and redemptive work in the world.
  • Personal Application: Identify one area of your life where you feel called to create, whether through words, actions, or leadership. Invite God into that creative process.
  • Missional Application: Encourage someone else in their calling. Speak life into their gifts and remind them of their God-given purpose.
  • Journal Question: Where do you see evidence of God inviting you to partner with Him in His work?

Day 4: The Power of Our Words and Actions
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15
Verse Focus: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:9-10

  • Key Theme: Our words and actions reflect God’s character. We are called to speak life and truth into the world
  • Personal Application: Be mindful today of your words. Speak life over yourself and others, resisting negativity and self-doubt.
  • Missional Application: Use your voice to uplift those who are marginalized or discouraged. Be an advocate for those in need.
  • Journal Question: How can you be more intentional with your words so that they align with your identity as an image-bearer?

Day 5: Living as Image-Bearers in the World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 16
Verse Focus: Matthew 5:14-16; Micah 6:8

  • Key Theme: We are called to be light, reflecting God’s justice, mercy, and love in our daily lives.
  • Personal Application: Commit to a daily rhythm of prayer and action that aligns your life with God’s purposes.
  • Missional Application: Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate God's love in your community this week.
  • Journal Question: What is one practical step you can take to live more fully as an image-bearer of God?
Week 5: Brother's Keeper: Cain and Abel, Jealousy, and Accountability
Day 1: The Heart of Cain and Abel
Scripture Reading: Genesis 17
Verse Focus: Genesis 4:1-7; Proverbs 4:23

  • Key Theme: God looks at the heart, not just the actions
  • Personal Application: Examine your heart for areas of jealousy or comparison. Instead of resenting others' blessings, ask God to help you cultivate gratitude and contentment.
  • Missional Application: Encourage someone today. Rather than competing or comparing, speak life and celebrate their victories.
  • Journal Question: Where do you struggle with comparison or jealousy? How can you shift your focus to gratitude?

Day 2: The Consequence of Unchecked Sin
Scripture Reading: ​​Genesis 18:1-15
Verse Focus: ​​​Genesis 4:8-12; James 1:14-15

  • Key Theme: Bitterness and anger, when left unchecked, lead to destructive choices.
  • Personal Application: Small resentments can grow into destructive choices. Identify any bitterness in your heart and bring it before God in repentance.
  • Missional Application: Help someone who is struggling with anger or hurt. Listen, pray for them, and point them toward God’s grace and wisdom.
  • Journal Question: Is there any area of your life where sin is growing unchecked? How can you surrender it to God today?

Day 3: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:16-33
Verse Focus: Genesis 4:9-10; Galatians 6:1-2
  • Key Theme: We are responsible for one another in love and accountability.
  • Personal Application: Cain denied responsibility for his brother, but God calls us to care for one another. Ask yourself: Are you supporting and uplifting those around you?
  • Missional Application: Reach out to someone who might be struggling. Offer support, encouragement, or simply be present in their life.
  • Journal Question: Who in your life needs your accountability, encouragement, or care right now? How can you be a better “keeper” to them?

Day 4: The Mark of Cain and God’s Mercy
Scripture Reading: Genesis 19
Verse Focus: ​​Genesis 4:13-16; Psalm 103:8-12
  • Key Theme: Even after sin, God extends mercy and invites us to walk in redemption.
  • Personal Application: Even after Cain’s sin, God showed him mercy. Accept God’s grace over your past mistakes and walk in the freedom of His forgiveness.
  • Missional Application: Show mercy to someone who has wronged you. Instead of holding onto resentment, extend grace as God has extended it to you.
  • Journal Question: How has God shown you mercy in your life? How can you reflect that mercy to others?

Day 5: Restoring Right Relationships
Scripture Reading: Genesis 20
Verse Focus: ​​Matthew 5:23-24; 1 John 3:11-12

  • Key Theme: God calls us to reconciliation and unity, not division.
  • Personal Application: Reconciliation is a priority in God’s kingdom. Identify any strained relationships and take a step toward making peace.
  • Missional Application: Be a peacemaker in your community. Whether in your family, church, or workplace, seek to bring reconciliation where there is division.
  • Journal Question: Is there someone you need to reconcile with? What step can you take today to begin that process?