Learning to Live with God, Volume 1

Why does every human being carry a longing for something more? Why does guilt feel like more than a social construct, and why does forgiveness feel like oxygen? Learning to Live with God begins at the only place that can answer those questions-the very first chapter of Scripture-and traces the story of God's relentless pursuit of fellowship with humanity across the opening thirteen weeks of this 52-week curriculum.

This volume covers Genesis through the eve of the Exodus: the creation of humanity in God's image, the perfection of unbroken communion in Eden, the shattering of that communion through sin, and the first glimmers of God's rescue plan. Students will walk with Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses-discovering in each story a fresh dimension of what it means to live in relationship with a holy God.

Each of the thirteen lessons is designed for a 60-minute adult Bible class and includes: Hebrew word studies with transliterations and definitions, verse-by-verse text analysis, probing discussion questions, introspective reflection questions, a closing prayer, a memory verse, and teacher's notes. All scripture is from the English Standard Version (ESV).
Written from within the theological tradition of the church of Christ, this curriculum is grounded in the authority of Scripture, the restoration of New Testament Christianity, and the conviction that baptism by immersion is for the forgiveness of sins. It is equally suitable for use in Sunday morning Bible classes, small groups, Wednesday evening studies, or personal devotional reading.

Volume I stands alone as a complete study, and also serves as the foundation for Volumes II-IV, which continue the story through the sacrificial system of Leviticus, the conquest of Canaan, the Incarnation, the cross and resurrection, and the hope of eternity. Whether you are beginning the full 52-week journey or studying this volume on its own, you will finish with a clearer understanding of why the whole Bible exists: to bring human beings back into fellowship with the God who made them for Himself.

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