GENESIS A Framework for Understanding Genesis to Deuteronomy (from Eugene Peterson’s ‘Introduction’ to ‘The Message’) Genesis - Conception Exodus - Birth & Infancy Leviticus - Schooling Numbers - Adolescence Deuteronomy - Adulthood ________________________________ * Begin with God. The first verse of the Bible gives us the best starting-place for our life: "In the beginning, God" (Genesis 1:1). Let us "seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness" (Matthew 6:33). "In the beginning, God" - This is what gives our life its true meaning, purpose and direction. * Build on God's Word. We don't speak God's Word to ourselves. God's Word is spoken to us. In His written Word, He has given us a firm foundation for living to His glory (2 Timothy 3:14-17). Learning from the Scriptures, let us build our life on our Saviour. * Be Blessed in God's Spirit. Being "in the Spirit" is not just having a "hap...