The Book of Genesis - a chapter by chapter study

Episodios

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  A study of Genesis Chapter 32 19.08.2026 9m

  Jacob wrestles all night and leaves with two things: a new name and a limp. Same is true today—no one walks without wounds. Behind every smile is a battle. Behind every victory, a bruise. Yet God loves using limping people to do lasting things. If He can use Jacob with a limp, Paul with a thorn, Moses with a stutter, and Peter with a temper, He can use you with whatever you carry.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 31 12.08.2026 6m

  Genesis 31 gives us two striking contrasts. Rachel steals Laban’s idols—likely securing Jacob’s inheritance rights, since household gods symbolized legal authority. Then we see Laban, who uses people to gain wealth, and Jacob, who uses wealth to bless people. One hoards. One shares. Scripture invites us to choose which kind of person we want to be.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 30 05.08.2026 7m

  Genesis 30 reads like reality TV—jealous wives, baby competitions, and a passive Jacob caught in the middle. But God enters the mess, opens Rachel’s womb, and brings Joseph into the world—setting the stage for a rescue that mirrors Jesus Himself.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 29 29.07.2026 11m

  Genesis 29 is a story of deception, disappointment, and hard-earned self-awareness. This week, Josh reflects on a deceiver being deceived—and how our greatest frustrations often reveal our own blind spots.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 28 22.07.2026 9m

  Genesis 28 introduces a desperate man and a divine solution. This episode connects Jacob’s ladder to Jesus’ claim in John 1, offering hope to anyone longing for a bridge between earth’s pain and heaven’s peace.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 27 15.07.2026 7m

  From Esau and Jacob to the long line of biblical “heroes,” Genesis 27 reveals a repeating pattern: God bypasses the obvious choice and works through messy, broken people. This episode explores deception, blessing, and why honesty ultimately matters more than image.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 26 08.07.2026 6m

  When the Bible repeats a story, it’s rarely accidental. In this episode, Josh explores Genesis 26’s parallels with Abraham’s failures, then turns it inward with one haunting question: based on your life, how would your kids describe the God you serve?
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 25 01.07.2026 9m

  Genesis 25 introduces Jacob and Esau—and a fateful trade of inheritance for soup. Josh reflects on impulsivity, why we so often trade what we want most for what we want now, and how Jesus finally breaks that cycle.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 24 24.06.2026 8m

  From camel-watering perseverance to quiet answered prayer, Genesis 24 shows God working in motion. Josh reflects on why faith isn’t just about waiting—it’s about praying while acting and trusting God to meet us there.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 23 17.06.2026 7m

  From Hebron’s deep biblical significance to Sarah’s burial, Genesis 23 reveals a powerful pattern: life in God’s promise begins with death. This episode explores how the Old Testament points us toward a peace that comes only after letting go.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 22 10.06.2026 9m

  Genesis 22 reaches into humanity’s instinctive need to make things right—and answers it. Josh unpacks how God illustrates the cost of redemption, showing that salvation requires a sacrifice pure enough to carry the weight of the world.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 21 03.06.2026 10m

  From Isaac’s birth to Hagar’s rescue, Genesis 21 is filled with unexpected grace. This episode explores how God consistently lifts the unlikely, protects the overlooked, and offers living water to those who feel far from the promise.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 20 27.05.2026 6m

  Abraham lies. Sarah is taken. God intervenes. This episode explores Genesis 20 and the comforting truth that God’s story isn’t derailed by human weakness—because it’s always been driven by His faithfulness, not ours.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 19 20.05.2026 15m

  Instead of dwelling on the grotesque events of Genesis 19, this post asks a quieter but deeper question: Why salt? By examining salt’s symbolic meaning throughout Scripture—covenant, preservation, judgment, and desolation—the fate of Lot’s wife becomes a sobering lesson about misplaced devotion. She didn’t just look back; she belonged back. The story warns that when we cling to former idols, they don’t merely follow us—they transform us.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 18 13.05.2026 10m

  What if the fate of an entire city—or the whole world—rested on one righteous person? Josh explores Genesis 18 and how Abraham’s questions lead straight to the heart of the gospel: salvation by grace, not merit.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 17 06.05.2026 12m

  Genesis 17 comes after 13 years of silence—and then God speaks. Josh reflects on waiting, suffering, and the hope that silence is not abandonment, pointing to a God who still breaks the quiet with promise, presence, and purpose.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 16 29.04.2026 8m

  From the garden to the tent, humanity keeps repeating the same mistake: trusting our timing over God’s. This episode connects Genesis 16 to modern hustle culture, reminding us that trying to rush God’s plans rarely leads to rest, peace, or blessing.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 15 22.04.2026 7m

  Under a sky filled with stars, God gives Abram a promise too vast to count. This episode connects science, wonder, and Scripture to show how Genesis 15 points to a God whose promises shine through generations—and whose grace carries the cost.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 14 15.04.2026 9m

  After rescuing Lot from the valley of death, Abram faces a defining choice: bread and wine from the king of righteousness—or riches from the king of Sodom. This episode explores how Genesis 14 points forward to Jesus and the temptation to trade people for power.
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  A study of Genesis Chapter 13 08.04.2026 6m

  Using Abram, Lot, and a real-life move back to Amarillo, Josh reflects on how much pressure we put on decisions. This episode suggests that God’s faithfulness isn’t limited by our options—and that grace should extend to others’ choices too.