The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Week 2: The Law — In the Beginning (Genesis–Exodus)
Read The Bible Recap daily entries covering Genesis 1 through Exodus 20. Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:1–3; Exodus 3:14; Exodus 20:1–17.
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The Bible's opening act introduces us to a God who creates, a world that rebels, and a plan of rescue that begins to unfold from the very first chapters — let these questions help you trace that story.
Discussion Questions
9 questions1.Cobble emphasizes that Genesis 1–2 is not primarily about the mechanics of creation but about the character of the Creator. What specific attributes of God do you notice in the creation account — and which one surprises or moves you most?
2.The fall in Genesis 3 is often read as a story about human failure, but Cobble points readers toward God's response — He comes looking for Adam and Eve, and He provides covering for them. What does God's behavior in Genesis 3 reveal about His character even in the moment of rebellion?
3.Genesis 3:15 — the "proto-evangel" or first gospel promise — is one of the most significant verses in the entire Bible. In your own words, what is God promising here, and how did it feel to see the gospel hinted at so early in the story?