The book of Genesis tells a story. It tells of the beginnings of the world, mankind and God’s faithfulness to man even in the face of rebellion. Being both theological history and an ancient literary work, the text of Genesis is packed with meaning, symbolism and ultimately points us to Jesus Christ. This study of Genesis 1-11 unpacks some of the historical, cultural and literary features of the text so that we might hear God’s promise of forgiveness and life in Jesus Christ. NOTE: This class was cut short due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Spring of 2020.