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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Genesis 1-11: Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Genesis 1-11: Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Genesis 1-11: Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word
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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Genesis 1-11: Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

    By Warren W. Wiersbe

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    In a cluttered and confusing world, there’s value in getting back to basics. The first eleven chapters of Genesis offer foundational truths on faith, sin, and relationships—both with God and others. This study guide provides a panoramic view of the beginning of life, while exploring God’s basic values for His people.    Wiersbe Bible Studies deliver practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Wiersbe’s Be Basic commentary, this eight-week study features engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s word with your life.   
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateJul 1, 2012
    ISBN9780781408578
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Genesis 1-11: Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word
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    Warren W. Wiersbe

    Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as "the pastor’s pastor." He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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      The Wiersbe Bible Study Series - Warren W. Wiersbe

      THE WIERSBE BIBLE STUDY SERIES: GENESIS 1—11

      Published by David C Cook

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      Colorado Springs, CO 80918 U.S.A.

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      David C Cook U.K., Kingsway Communications

      Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NT, England

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      All rights reserved. No part of this ebook may be reproduced, scanned, resold, or distributed by or through any print or electronic medium without written permission from the publisher. This ebook is licensed solely for the personal and noncommercial use of the original authorized purchaser, subject to the terms of use under which it was purchased. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights.

      All Scripture quotations in this study are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com.

      In the Be Basic excerpts, unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. (Public Domain.) Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved; NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com; and NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org.)

      All excerpts taken from Be Basic, second edition, published by David C Cook in 2010 © 1998 Warren W. Wiersbe, ISBN 978-1-4347-6635-9.

      ISBN 978-1-4347-0378-1

      eISBN 978-0-7814-0857-8

      © 2012 Warren W. Wiersbe

      The Team: Steve Parolini, Karen Lee-Thorp, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Jack Campbell, Karen Athen

      Series Cover Design: John Hamilton Design

      Cover Photo: Veer

      First Edition 2012

      Contents

      Introduction to Genesis 1—11

      How to Use This Study

      Lesson 1

      God Speaks (Genesis 1)

      Lesson 2

      First Things (Genesis 2)

      Lesson 3

      Paradise Lost (Genesis 3)

      Lesson 4

      Cain (Genesis 4:1–24)

      Lesson 5

      Faith and Family (Genesis 4:25—7:24)

      Lesson 6

      Beginnings (Genesis 8)

      Lesson 7

      The Rest of the Story (Genesis 9—10)

      Lesson 8

      God at Work (Genesis 11)

      Bonus Lesson

      Summary and Review

      Introduction to Genesis 1—11

      Basics

      Whether you’re learning to use a computer, drive a car, or climb a mountain, you have to start with the basics. As gifted as he was, even Mozart had to master the musical scales, and Shakespeare had to learn the English alphabet before he could write his great plays.

      The book of Genesis is the book of basics because it’s the book of beginnings in the Bible. To know Genesis is to know the fundamental truths—the basics—about God, the world, yourself and other people, law, sin, salvation, marriage, faith, and spiritual fulfillment. Inspired by the Spirit of God, Moses wrote Genesis and told us where we came from, why we’re here, and what God expects us to do. Moses also explained how the Jewish nation began, the people through whom God would reveal Himself to the world, write the Bible, and ultimately give us our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

      God’s Invitation

      Genesis is the foundational book of the Bible, and the rest of Scripture is built on what Moses wrote. Genesis is quoted or referred to more than two hundred times in the New Testament, which means it’s important for the New Testament Christian to understand its message.

      As I read book catalogs and scan the shelves in bookstores, I’m fascinated to see the large number of books that have been published on Genesis, written by secular authors as well as by writers of the Judeo-Christian tradition. People are discovering in the ancient book of Genesis the basic truths we need to understand and apply in our fast-paced, social-networking world.

      Genesis is God’s invitation to you and me to be basic.

      —Warren W. Wiersbe

      How to Use This Study

      This study is designed for both individual and small-group use. We’ve divided it into eight lessons—each references one or more chapters in Warren W. Wiersbe’s commentary Be Basic (second edition, David C Cook, 2010). While reading Be Basic is not a prerequisite for going through this study, the additional insights and background Wiersbe offers can greatly enhance your study experience.

      The Getting Started questions at the beginning of each lesson offer you an opportunity to record your first thoughts and reactions to the study text. This is an important step in the study process as those first impressions often include clues about what it is your heart is longing to discover.

      The bulk of the study is found in the Going Deeper questions. These dive into the Bible text and, along with helpful excerpts from Wiersbe’s commentary, help you examine not only the original context and meaning of the verses but also modern application.

      Looking Inward narrows the focus down to your personal story. These intimate questions can be a bit uncomfortable at times, but don’t shy away from honesty here. This is where you are asked to stand before the mirror of God’s Word and look closely at what you see. It’s the place to take a good look at yourself in light of the lesson and search for ways in which you can grow in faith.

      Going Forward is the place where you can commit to paper those things you want or need to do in order to better live out the discoveries you made in the Looking Inward section. Don’t skip or skim through this. Take the time to really consider what practical steps you might take to move closer to Christ. Then share your thoughts with a trusted friend who can act as an encourager and accountability partner.

      Finally, there is a brief Seeking Help section to close the lesson. This is a reminder for you to invite God into your spiritual-growth process. If you choose to write out a prayer in this section, come back to it as you work through the lesson and continue to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you discover God’s will for your life.

      Tips for Small Groups

      A small group is a dynamic thing. One week it might seem like a group of close-knit

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