To start, we learn that God created man in His image and likeness, and that this means we are beloved sons and daughters of God. Our relationship with Him forms our deepest identity.

Now we see the descendants of Adam’s two sons, Cain and Seth. One is characterized by a pursuit of God (Seth’s righteous line), the other by a pursuit of one’s own selfish desires (Cain’s sinful line).

Abram teaches what it really means to walk with God and entrust our entire lives to His plan.

We have seen Abram’s great faith; now we must look at his great sin, as well as its long-term effects.

The story of Abraham’s family picks up when his son Isaac marries a woman named Rebekah, who conceives twin sons that are rivals from the start.

Just as Jacob’s favoritism toward Rachel caused turmoil in his marriages, his preference for her son, Joseph, causes tension among his many children.

The new pharaoh has the Israelites enslaved and attempts to destroy them. God responds to this crisis by sending His people Moses.

At every step of the way, we will see God testing the hearts of His people and the people coming up short.

After the golden calf idolatry, the Israelites finally depart and head to the Promised Land.

Next we encounter two key figures who represent different kinds of leaders who will either inspire the nation to godly living or drag the people down.

With David, Israel finally has an emerging spiritual leader who challenges the people to know the Lord once again.

David crowns Solomon as his successor in the dynastic kingdom. However, the kingdom he entrusts to Solomon has been wounded by David’s own sins.

As king, Jesus’ mission is to restore the kingdom of David. Everywhere He goes, He preaches “the gospel of the kingdom.”