Firstfruits.The book of Genesis shares the origin of all things, including the cosmic order of the universe and the covenant relationship between God and his people. It showcases God’s redemptive heart toward the world-a theme that can be traced throughout the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures.This 12-lesson study guide on the first eleven chapters of Genesis provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Genesis, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history.Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Genesis, experience God’s love for you, and share his heart with others.