Thanksgiving is God’s command and God’s will for us, but what is it? How can we cultivate heartfelt thankfulness? Join us as we study what God’s Word says about thanksgiving, for his glory and our good.

There comes a time when we all have to ask: What’s the meaning of life? Why are we here? There are many answers that man has given, but the Bible gives answers to these questions that really satisfy the heart and the mind–even in its very first pages. Our study in Genesis 2:4-25 will show us this as we learn about the creation of mankind. This passage will help us understand more of who we are and how to live in light of him.

When we throw parties and give gifts, we tend to save the best for last. That tendency actually reflects God’s work in creation. Each day built on the previous, and his final work of creation on the sixth day–before his rest on the seventh–was the creation of mankind. The time and way God created mankind shows he saved the best for last. Our study in Genesis 1:26-2:3 shows more of the goodness of God in the way he created man and it shows us how to live in light of his goodness.

People are deeply fascinated with the earth and the creatures that live in it, as evidenced by the never-ending stream of nature documentaries and our care for animals, including our pets. Our study of Genesis 1:20-25 shows us how God brought life to the creatures of land, sea and sky, revealing the goodness of God in creation. It also gives us a further view into how God continues to work in the world he made today.

The uniqueness of the earth makes it stand out over all other planets in the universe. Countless factors work together in perfect harmony to make life on earth possible, which all reveals the goodness of the One who made it. Our study in Genesis 1:9-19, which covers days three and four of creation, shows us more of the goodness of God in creation. This will help us see God more clearly and understand how to live in light of him.