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In Genesis 45–47, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, offering forgiveness instead of revenge and recognizing God's sovereign hand in every part of his story. Emily and Anna dive in to how these chapters remind us that even when we can't see the full picture, God is always at work—inviting us to trust Him in the moment.

Mary Crosby takes us through Ephesians 2 today! In this part of his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul reminds us that we were spiritually dead because of our sin, but God, in His great mercy, made us alive with Christ. We are saved by grace through faith—not by our own works—and created for good works. Because every one of us is equally in need of God's grace, no one deserves it more than anot...

The story is getting good! Joseph is finally reunited with his brothers, but they don’t recognize him. He goes through a series of tests with them to see if they have changed since they left him for dead.

Today Mary Crosby breaks down Chapter 1 of Ephesians for us. What does it mean to be a saint? What is a spiritual blessing vs an earthly blessing? What does it mean to be chosen and adopted by God before we do a single thing?

We’re studying the book of Ephesians this summer! It’s a short book - just 6 chapters - but there is so much to unpack and apply to our lives. Our new staff member Mary Crosby Swinney is taking out leader Bible study through Ephesians this summer so we’re bringing you along for the ride!

Joseph has been through a lot of betrayal at this point in his story, but today we finally reach the moment where he is remembered by the cupbearer, and meets Pharaoh to interpret his dreams. God’s plan comes to fruition in the most perfect way, and we realize not one thing could have gone differently in order for this plan to succeed. Tim Keller Sermon: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/discipline/

Joseph’s story is such a clear picture of how God can move through both fortunate and hopeless-seeming situations. It’s a wild ride, but we’ll see that each step of the way is a part of God’s bigger plan. We talk a little bit about what it looks like to trust and obey God in all situations. Extra Resources: Tim Keller Sermon: https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/lust-the-case-of-joseph/ Bible Projec...

This story is SO wild. Today Emily and Anna focus in on the story of Tamar, the daughter in law who single handedly saved a family line. The way she accomplished it may surprise you, but at the end of it all, she ended up in the genealogy of Jesus. Bible Project class: https://bibleproject.com/classroom/joseph/sessions/8

Today we’re looking at Genesis 34-37. We meet Joseph (Jacob’s son) and see the sin bubbling up in their family, but we also see how God is moving in a powerful way behind the scenes to ultimately refine them and save them. Tim Keller Sermon: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/the-hiddenness-of-god/

Today Emily and Anna are looking at Genesis chapters 31-33. Jacob is fleeing yet again - everywhere he goes he seems to be wrestling and running. But today we see him meet with his most important opponent yet - God.

Today we’re looking at Genesis 28-30. Jacob is on the run for his life! His older brother Esau is furious after Jacob stole his birthright, and he has vowed to kill him. On his way out of town, Jacob has an encounter with God that begins a change in his heart. But in the meantime, he makes it to his uncle’s land, falls in love, and gets caught in a scheme that will keep him there for quite awhile.

Today we meet Jacob & Esau and begin talking through their complicated story. We see through this mess that God truly sees something in people when we don’t, and that He can use anyone for His purposes. Resources: Tim Keller Sermon: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/the-problem-of-blessing/ BEMA: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/13

Today we spend some time just enjoying the story! God has fulfilled His promise to Abraham and Sarah. In this episode Abraham sends his servant to find Isaac a wife. This is also Abraham and Sarah’s last episode, because they both…spoiler alert…die. But don’t worry, it was after very long faithful lives (RIP). So we are launching into the story of next man in the line of patriarchs - Isaac. Hope y...

Today, Emily and Anna unpack the test God places before Abraham, exploring what it means to trust without clarity, choose faithfulness over control, and keep our idols in their rightful place. Resources: Tim Keller Sermon: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/real-faith-and-the-only-son/

Today Emily and Anna read and discuss the story of Isaac’s birth. God’s promise is finally fulfilled and it’s not about Abraham and Sarah or the “goodness” or “badness” of their faith. This story and this miracle is about God’s greatness and His faithfulness. God transforms Sarah’s laughter from cynical and self-critical to a joyful laugh, full of faith in God. Are we allowing God to transform our...

Today we’re discussing Genesis 18-19. This is the story of Sodom & Gommorah and of Lot’s wife looking back. We will see God’s definition of Sodom’s sin, Abraham’s priestly intervention, and a reminder to allow God to lead us forward rather than looking back.

Today we talk about Abram and Sarai’s decision to take matters into their own hands to have an heir. Our ability to look at their story from a 10,000 foot view helps us look at the important questions - are we really trusting God or are we trying to take control? Must listen sermon from Tim Keller: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/real-freedom-and-the-listening-lord/

We’re looking at Genesis 12-15 today, examining the life of Abraham as he follows God’s call. God told Abraham that he would be a father to many and that God would bless all the people in the world through his descendants. The problem was that Abraham was very old and didn’t have any kids. PLUS his wife wasn’t able to get pregnant. But Abraham believed God’s promise. We see Abraham struggle to fin...

(Genesis 12). Today we’re reading Genesis 12 and taking a closer look at the moment when God calls Abraham to leave his family and their land and follow Him. Where you might ask? “To a land I will show you,” says God. So basically God has called Abraham to leave everything he knows to go somewhere he will find out about later. Could you do it? Well, Abraham DID. And his faith in God blessed him an...

We’re sharing Anna’s talk from the spring worship nights (2026). This talk is so insightful - she leans into the story of Joseph (which you can read in Genesis 37-50), and how God can use every single thing - good or bad - for His purposes. Waiting is not wasting when you trust and serve God. Hope you enjoy!

AYA alumni Bible study leader Kate Lalley shares her story and an encouragement to pursue the Lord in all things. This is such a real and encouraging talk, hope you enjoy!

Today Emily and Anna dive into Genesis 10-12. They’re mainly focusing on chapter 11, which is the story of the Tower of Babel. You may have heard about this moment in Genesis before, but we want to talk less about the actual event, and more about what it shows us about the human heart, about God, and about our path forward. Resources we referenced while studying Genesis 10-12: Sermon from Bridgeto...

Today we are looking at the story of Noah! It’s the ark, God’s commitment to keeping His beloved creation on the right path, the flood, and God’s covenant with Noah (and all living creatures). This week challenges our Sunday school knowledge of a scary and vengeful God and reveals a side of our creator that is tender, and even chooses to be vulnerable in His love for us. Great Tim Keller Sermon: h...

Today Emily and Anna dive into Genesis 4 - the story of Cain & Abel. This is the first murder in the Bible (yikes), and the story really demonstrates how sin can take hold of us before we even realize it and take us way off course. Resources: Tim Keller Sermon: https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/cain-and-abel/

We’re back in the book of Genesis, this time chapters 2 & 3. These chapters talk about the Adam & Eve, God’s original plan, the serpent, the first sin, and the fall of man resulting in the consequences of pain and death in this world. These are all things you’ve probably heard about before, but we want to invite you to engage with these chapters with fresh eyes today. These words are about...