This guide accompanies the series Alpha and will help you to dig deeper and spend time in Scripture throughout the week. Reading Scripture helps us to learn about God and stay close to Him.
If Scripture reading isn’t a regular rhythm we encourage you to reorder your daily routine to make it a priority. We strongly encourage you to use a notebook or journal and use the SOAP method for Bible Study detailed down at the end of this page.
Eight weeks through Genesis
The word Genesis literally means beginning, and that’s what this book is all about. The foundational stories in Genesis help answer our questions, point to Jesus and help know more of who God is and how He relates to us.
Each week you’ll have reading and videos which help you get the most out of your time in Scripture.
WEEK 1
Day 1: Read Genesis 1 + Watch Visual Commentary
Day 2: Read Genesis 2
Day 3: Read Genesis 3 + Watch Genesis 1-11
Day 4: Read Genesis 4
Day 5: Read Genesis 5
WEEK 2
Day 1: Read Genesis 6 + Watch Genesis Part 1
Day 2: Read Genesis 7
Day 3: Read Genesis 8
Day 4: Read Genesis 9
Day 5: Read Genesis 10
Day 6: Read Genesis 11
WEEK 3
Day 1: Read Genesis 12 + Watch Genesis 12-50
Day 2: Read Genesis 13 + Watch Covenants
Day 3: Read Genesis 14
Day 4: Read Genesis 15
Day 5: Read Genesis 16
WEEK 4
Day 1: Read Genesis 17 + Article on Sacrifice
Day 2: Read Genesis 18
Day 3: Read Genesis 19
Day 4: Read Genesis 20
Day 5: Read Genesis 21
Day 6: Read Genesis 22-23
WEEK 5
Day 1: Read Genesis 24 + Watch Genesis Part 2
Day 2: Read Genesis 25
Day 3: Read Genesis 26
Day 4: Read Genesis 27-28
Day 5: Read Genesis 29
WEEK 6
Day 1: Read Genesis 30 + Watch Biblical Plot
Day 2: Read Genesis 31-32
Day 3: Read Genesis 33
Day 4: Read Genesis 34
Day 5: Read Genesis 35-36
WEEK 7
Day 1: Read Genesis 37
Day 2: Read Genesis 38
Day 3: Read Genesis 39
Day 4: Read Genesis 40-41
Day 5: Genesis 42
Day 1: Read Genesis 43-44
Day 2: Read Genesis 45-46
Day 3: Read Genesis 47-48
Day 4: Read Genesis 49
Day 5: Read Genesis 50
WEEK 8
BRIDGEPOINTE’S APPROACH TO SCRIPTURE READING
This guide uses the SOAP method for Bible study. SOAP is an acronym for Scripture, observation, application and prayer. It’s a powerful tool that moves you from the text into the reality of your life. Using this method consistently will make it a habit and something you are familiar with. We suggest using a journal or notebook and using this method to work through any passage of Scripture.
Scripture
Write the scripture reference and read through the passage slowly.
Observation
Write down what you notice from the reading. For example...
• What’s the main point the author is trying to get across? • What’s something challenging or new?
• Is there anything in the passage you want to study more?
Application
Write down how this applies to your life today.
• How does this challenge you to live as a disciple?
• How does it intersect with your current life circumstances?
• Is God speaking a word of encouragement or challenge to you directly?
Prayer
Write your prayer to God in response to what you’ve read.