Genesis: Wrestling With God

Genesis: Wrestling With God

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The Already But The Not Yet

You can take this to the bank: As a Christian, your future is brighter than you can imagine. But for now? For now, we face hardships and heartache. For now, we live in ‘this present darkness.’ That’s the tension of the Christian life, isn’t it? We live in the ‘already,’ but the ‘ ...  Show more

Why We Worship: The Gravity Of His Glory

Is worship difficult for you? For many people, it is. For many, it seems difficult or unnatural. Now, why would ‘worship’ be difficult? Well, we’re not used to glorifying someone other than ourselves. So, how do we fix this? It begins with the study of God himself. It begins with ...  Show more

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Did God really pick a fight with Jacob in the middle of the night? Are we reading this right? In this reflection, we explore a fascinating story from Genesis that shows us God’s relentless commitment to bless his people despite themselves.Interested in more? Watch a video and exp ...  Show more

Day 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes tha ...  Show more

Day 3: Noah's Ark (2025)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: ...  Show more

Why Genesis is THE FOUNDATION of Your Faith | Biblical Worldview Every Christian Needs | Paul Twiss and Jonny Ardavanis
Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

Discover why the book of Genesis is absolutely CRITICAL to understanding your identity, purpose, and the entire Bible!In this powerful conversation with Dr. Paul Twiss (Professor at The Master's Seminary), you'll learn:Why Genesis is the "backbone" of all Scripture What it truly ...  Show more