Family Worship: Genesis

Family Worship: Genesis helps you read Scripture, discuss biblical truth, and pray together at home. Do you want to lead your family spiritually but aren’t sure where to begin? This resource offers a simple starting point.

Designed for families with children of different ages, the 16 weekly lessons explore foundational stories in Genesis. Discover God’s power in creation, the consequences of sin, and His covenant promises. You’ll also follow His faithfulness through the lives of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph.

Each week offers opportunities for meaningful conversations as you explore God’s Word together. Whether you’re beginning family worship or strengthening an existing routine, make biblical discipleship part of everyday family life.

Each Week’s Family Worship Experience Includes:

• A fun & easy family activity
• Songs to sing
• A guided Bible reading
• Discussion questions (& answers!)
• Prayer time
• Follow up questions to use during the week
• Suggested Scripture memory verse
• Catechism questions
• “Digging Deeper” section for teenagers
• Extra activities for preschoolers

Inside Family Worship: Genesis

Rob & Amy Rienow, Jonathan & Kari Ziman · 16 weekly lessons

Week 1: God Creates the Heavens and the Earth

Explore Genesis 1 and discover God’s unlimited power as Creator of the universe and everything in it.

Week 2: God Creates Man and Woman

Discover how God uniquely created men and women in His image and established His design for marriage and family.

Week 3: Adam and Eve Sin Against God

Learn how sin entered the world and why every person needs God’s grace and salvation.

Week 4: Cain Rebels Against God

Explore the consequences of jealousy, anger, and disobedience through the story of Cain and Abel.

Week 5: God Floods the Earth

Discover God’s holiness and judgment as Noah faithfully obeys His instructions in a world filled with wickedness.

Week 6: God Saves Noah

Learn how God faithfully preserves Noah’s family and establishes His covenant after the flood.

Week 7: The Tower of Babel

Explore the dangers of human pride and discover why honoring God matters more than making a name for ourselves.

Week 8: God Calls Abraham

Discover how Abraham responded to God’s call with faith and obedience, trusting His promises for the future.

Week 9: Abraham and Sarah Doubt God

Learn how God remains faithful to His promises even when His people struggle with doubt and impatience.

Week 10: God Destroys Sodom and Gomorrah

Explore God’s judgment against sin and His mercy in rescuing Lot and his family.

Week 11: God Keeps His Promise

Celebrate God’s faithfulness as Abraham and Sarah welcome Isaac, the son God had promised them.

Week 12: God Tests Abraham

Discover what Abraham’s willingness to obey God teaches us about faith, trust, and surrender.

Week 13: God Chooses Jacob Over Esau

Explore God’s sovereign purposes through the lives of Jacob and Esau and learn about the consequences of family conflict and deception.

Week 14: Jacob Returns Home and Wrestles with God

Discover how God transforms Jacob’s life as he faces his past and learns to depend on the Lord.

Week 15: God Saves Joseph

Explore how God remains at work in Joseph’s life even through betrayal, hardship, and unexpected circumstances.

Week 16: God Saves Joseph and His Family

Discover how God uses Joseph to preserve his family and bring forgiveness, reconciliation, and hope for future generations.

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