About the Study Guide

Genesis was written thousands of years ago to a people whose culture was very different from our own. When we read the Word of God, our contemporary sensibilities can unknowingly influence our interpretations. In order to discern what God would have us understand, we need to build a bridge from the twenty-first century back to the time of the ancient Israelites. In The Bigger Picture on Creation, theologian and educator Krista Kay Bontrager challenges participants to further investigate the Scriptures and how they connect with the record of nature.

This study guide is designed to encourage individuals, small groups, Sunday school classes, homeschool co-ops, and other discussion groups to explore Genesis 1-2 and other key passages. Its seven lessons are foundational to building a solid Christian worldview—one that stands the test of secularism and addresses life’s crucial questions: Why are we here and where did we come from? What does it meant to be human? How are humans different from animals? Can Christians trust the findings of secular science?

Each lesson includes a short video presentation from one of RTB’s research scholars connecting the Bible with the discoveries of modern science.