Day 001 Genesis 1-3 | Daily One Year Bible Study | Audio Bible Reading with Commentary

Heart Dive with Kanoe Gibson & Holly Rigos2 minutes read

Heart Dive 365 is a daily Bible reading plan that encourages participation from all individuals, offering detailed instructions, recommendations, access to digital Bibles, prayer guides, and an overview of the Bible's origins and structure. The study delves into the Book of Genesis, exploring themes like creation, the fall of man, and the consequences of sin, ultimately emphasizing the importance of accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior for salvation and redemption.

Insights

  • Heart Dive 365 offers a daily Bible reading plan that is accessible to both beginners and seasoned readers, utilizing digital platforms like the YouVersion app for easy engagement.
  • Genesis 1 provides a detailed account of God's creation, establishing the order of the universe, the significance of humanity's creation in God's image, and the introduction of sin through Adam and Eve's disobedience, highlighting themes of responsibility, consequences of sin, and God's pursuit of mercy amidst human failings.

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Recent questions

  • What is Heart Dive 365?

    A daily Bible reading plan.

  • What is the significance of the Book of Genesis?

    Overview of the Bible's origins, authors, languages, and structure.

  • What does Genesis 1 focus on?

    Detailed exploration of God's creation, the Trinity, light, and darkness.

  • What is the significance of the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil?

    The tree of life offers eternal life, while the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil tests man's free will.

  • What are the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience?

    Introduction of pain, conflict, and decay due to sin.

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Summary

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"Daily Bible Study Plan for All"

  • Heart Dive 365 is a daily Bible reading plan starting with a chronological reading plan.
  • The Bible study encourages participation from all, whether new to the Bible or seasoned readers.
  • Instructions are given to share location in comments for tracking reach.
  • Recommendations for Bible choices, including the use of an interleaved Bible and the ESV translation.
  • Access to digital Bibles through the YouVersion app and a free downloadable reading plan on the website.
  • Encouragement to engage with the study consistently and use videos as supplements.
  • Detailed prayer guide provided for spiritual nourishment and guidance.
  • Overview of the Bible's origins, authors, languages, and structure, including the Old and New Testaments.
  • Information on the Book of Genesis, its themes, authorship, and structure.
  • Detailed exploration of Genesis 1, focusing on God's creation, the Trinity, and the significance of light and darkness.

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Creation Story: God's Work and Rest

  • God created the expanse, separating waters above and below, calling it heaven, establishing evening and morning on the second day.
  • The Bible mentions three heavens: the sky (where birds fly), the cosmos (sun, moon, stars), and Heaven (God's dwelling place).
  • On the third day, God gathered waters, creating seas and dry land, then commanded vegetation to sprout, emphasizing plants yielding seeds.
  • God created mature plants with seeds, establishing the reproductive system, emphasizing variations within kinds of plants and animals.
  • Lights were placed in the heavens for time measurement, not astrology, with the Sun, Moon, and stars set to rule day and night.
  • On the fourth day, God created sea creatures, birds, and land animals, blessing them to be fruitful and multiply.
  • Land animals were created, followed by the creation of man in God's image, male and female, to have dominion over all living beings.
  • God blessed mankind, commanding them to be fruitful, multiply, subdue the Earth, and have dominion over all living creatures.
  • Pre-fall, humans were meant to be vegetarian, with God declaring all creation as very good on the sixth day.
  • God rested on the seventh day, blessing it and making it holy, setting an example for rest and reflection, though Jesus later fulfilled the Sabbath law.

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"The Fall of Man in Eden"

  • The Breath of Life and the spirit of God distinguish humans from animals, making them living Souls.
  • Eden, meaning Delight, was where the Lord God placed man, with trees like the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil.
  • The tree of life offers eternal life, while the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil tests man's free will.
  • Rivers flowed from Eden, including the Tigris and Euphrates, but were wiped out by the flood.
  • Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden to work and keep it, with permission to eat from every tree except the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil.
  • God created woman from Adam's rib as a companion, not inferior but a suitable helper.
  • Marriage is a gift from God, requiring unity, leaving distractions, holding fast to one's spouse, and becoming one flesh.
  • Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed, innocent and comfortable in their own skin.
  • The serpent deceived Eve by questioning God's command, leading her to add to it and eventually sin by eating the forbidden fruit.
  • Eve's sin followed the pattern of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, leading to her downfall.

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The Fall of Man: Sin and Mercy

  • Sin is a gradual process, starting with a thought or observation, leading to full-blown sin.
  • Adam and Eve's disobedience led to their realization of their nakedness and the breaking of their relationship with God.
  • Despite their sin, God pursued Adam and Eve, calling out to them in mercy.
  • Adam and Eve shifted blame for their actions, playing the blame game instead of taking responsibility.
  • The serpent, symbolizing deceit, received the harshest judgment from God.
  • The mention of the Gospel, with the promise of Jesus defeating Satan, is seen in the Protoevangelium.
  • Curses were pronounced upon Adam and Eve, altering their reality and introducing pain and conflict.
  • Adam's responsibility for the fall of man is highlighted, as he knew better but still disobeyed.
  • The consequences of sin included pain in childbirth, conflict between genders, and decay of the earth.
  • God's mercy is shown in preventing Adam and Eve from eating from the Tree of Life, ensuring they do not live forever in a state of decay.

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"Believe, confess, accept: Salvation in Jesus"

  • Believe in your heart, speak with your mouth, and acknowledge the day of salvation.
  • Thank God for Jesus, confess sins, turn away from them, and live for Him.
  • Acknowledge forgiveness, accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, and belong to Him.
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