In this first set of seven devotional readings, we will learn how the eternal Creator-God, Yahweh, creates the universe and all that is in it. He establishes His design and purpose for mankind, but the first two humans, Adam and Eve, rebel and break the loving relationship with God. The devastating effects of sin then spreads to all of creation. But in His mercy, God immediately sets in motion a rescue plan and He asks mankind to trust Him for the solution to restore their broken relationship.

As history moves forward, Yahweh allows mankind to make choices but the people have to live with the consequences of their choices. God demonstrates His mercy by being patient with evil mankind. He also demonstrates His righteous character when He judges the world with a global flood because mankind sins beyond the limits of His grace. Only eight people, Noah and his family, trust God and are saved by Him.

After the flood, Noah’s family repopulates the earth and the later generations rebel once more at the tower of Babel. Yahweh’s judgment on them is to scatter them through the creation of multiple languages.