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In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we dive into the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis 1.
We explore the narrative structure of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the beginning of a story. 1. The Structure of Genesis 1: We discuss the unique narrative structure of the creation story, highlighting how it sets the stage for the rest of the Bible. 2. God as the Main Character: We delve into the portrayal of God as the main character, whose actions throughout the creation story reveal His divine nature. 3. The Setting: We explore the setting of Genesis 1 - the formless void at the beginning of creation. 4. The Plot: We follow the plot of Genesis 1, which details God's transformation of chaos into order and culminates in the creation of humanity.
Highlights: - The themes of goodness, purpose, and relationship with God present in Genesis 1. - A hint at our upcoming exploration of trust in Genesis 2, symbolized by a tree. Conclusion: We wrap up our discussion on Genesis 1, leaving you with some thoughts to ponder about the narrative structure of the Bible and the themes present in the creation story.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activation, join me for the 5-Day Challenge: Gospel Clarity Through Story.
I’ll guide you through a transformative process to:
âś… Awaken the ache that stories stir
âś… Decode narrative structure and worldview shaping
✅ Read Scripture as story—not just doctrine
âś… Engage film with grace, not fear
âś… Disciple through story with gospel clarity
Join now:Â 5 Days to Gospel Clarity Through Story challenge
By Cyle HarlessIn this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we dive into the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis 1.
We explore the narrative structure of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the beginning of a story. 1. The Structure of Genesis 1: We discuss the unique narrative structure of the creation story, highlighting how it sets the stage for the rest of the Bible. 2. God as the Main Character: We delve into the portrayal of God as the main character, whose actions throughout the creation story reveal His divine nature. 3. The Setting: We explore the setting of Genesis 1 - the formless void at the beginning of creation. 4. The Plot: We follow the plot of Genesis 1, which details God's transformation of chaos into order and culminates in the creation of humanity.
Highlights: - The themes of goodness, purpose, and relationship with God present in Genesis 1. - A hint at our upcoming exploration of trust in Genesis 2, symbolized by a tree. Conclusion: We wrap up our discussion on Genesis 1, leaving you with some thoughts to ponder about the narrative structure of the Bible and the themes present in the creation story.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activation, join me for the 5-Day Challenge: Gospel Clarity Through Story.
I’ll guide you through a transformative process to:
âś… Awaken the ache that stories stir
âś… Decode narrative structure and worldview shaping
✅ Read Scripture as story—not just doctrine
âś… Engage film with grace, not fear
âś… Disciple through story with gospel clarity
Join now:Â 5 Days to Gospel Clarity Through Story challenge