Find it. Read it. Notice it.
Read the surrounding paragraph when a verse raises a question. Younger students may listen to an adult read.
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BERESHIT · In the beginning
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How can careful observation help us appreciate God’s creation and care for it?
Sunday · 10–15 MINUTES
Notice the beginning
Genesis begins with God, not with us. Read the sequence carefully before adding ideas from pictures or videos. Our biblical foundation is that creation belongs to its Creator. Curiosity can become an expression of gratitude.
What does the passage actually say about light, land, and plants?
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Read in context. What does the passage actually say?
Examine closely
What do I observe? What is a claim or interpretation?
Navigate the evidence
What supports my answer? What is still uncertain?
Shape and share
How can I create, serve, or share what I learned?
Turn discovery into action
Draw three things you can observe outside. Label observations separately from explanations.
Explore
Write two observations and one supported conclusion. Use a passage reference to explain your thinking.
Quick thinking check: observation or interpretation?
“The passage mentions a rainbow” is an observation of the text. Which sentence is an interpretation?
Your questions can be the beginning of a good discovery.
Psalm 19:1 — the psalm portrays the heavens as declaring God’s glory; it is poetic testimony, not a measurement formula.
A prayer to make your own: Lord, help me notice what is true, ask honest questions, and take one kind and faithful step today. Amen.
Completion is your choice. There are no grades, streak penalties, or Sabbath assignments.
WayPath LENS · Bereshit
Family · Made with purpose · October 10, 2026
Full Torah: Genesis 1:1–6:8 · Prophets: 1 Samuel 20:18–42 · New Testament: John 1:1–5; Colossians 1:15–17
The October 10, 2026 Sabbath uses 1 Samuel 20:18–42 for Machar Chodesh (the Sabbath before the new month). Isaiah 42:5–43:10 is a customary Ashkenazi reading for Bereshit in other years; here it is an additional thematic reading.
Open your own ESV Bible or app. L: Scripture in context. E: Observe and research. N: Weigh evidence. S: Apply and share.
Sunday · Notice the beginning
Read: Genesis 1:1–13
Genesis begins with God, not with us. Read the sequence carefully before adding ideas from pictures or videos. Our biblical foundation is that creation belongs to its Creator. Curiosity can become an expression of gratitude.
Wonder: What does the passage actually say about light, land, and plants?
Try: Draw three things you can observe outside. Label observations separately from explanations.
Carry this: Your questions can be the beginning of a good discovery.
Psalm 19:1 — the psalm portrays the heavens as declaring God’s glory; it is poetic testimony, not a measurement formula.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Monday · Made to care
Read: Genesis 1:14–31
The passage places human beings within creation and gives them responsibility. Bearing God’s image gives people dignity; our worth does not depend on artistic talent, grades, or comparison.
Wonder: What responsibilities appear alongside the description of humanity?
Try: Design a small sign reminding your family to care for a plant, animal, or shared space.
Carry this: You matter before you produce anything.
Genesis 1:27 — the text grounds human dignity in being made in God’s image; this is a biblical assurance, not a promise of easy circumstances.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Tuesday · Friendship that shows up
Read: 1 Samuel 20:18–42
This special Sabbath’s Prophets reading describes Jonathan and David. Friendship involves choices and faithfulness, not just feelings. Read the surrounding chapter with an adult if the situation is unfamiliar.
Wonder: How do the actions in this passage show loyalty?
Try: Make a two-column chart: what the text reports / what I infer about the friendship.
Carry this: A small faithful action can make someone feel less alone.
Proverbs 17:17 — a wisdom saying about faithful friendship, not a guarantee that every friend will act perfectly.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Wednesday · The Word and the world
Read: John 1:1–5; John 1:14; Colossians 1:15–17
John deliberately opens with language that recalls Genesis. Christian teaching connects the Word with Jesus and creation with him. Support that connection from John’s own wording rather than from a resemblance alone.
Wonder: What does John say about the Word, creation, and becoming flesh?
Try: Create a comparison page with a Genesis reference and a John reference; explain their connection in your own words.
Carry this: You can bring your hard questions into the light.
John 1:5 — John describes light overcoming darkness in his presentation of the Word. Read this as hope in Christ, not a promise that you will never feel sad.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Thursday · Look closely, draw honestly
Read: Genesis 2:4–17; Isaiah 42:5–9
The garden invites attention to place and responsibility. Isaiah speaks of God as Creator within a prophetic message. A nature sketch records what we see; it does not prove every interpretation of a biblical passage.
Wonder: Which details are visible in your specimen, and which claims would need another kind of evidence?
Try: Study a fallen leaf without picking protected plants. Sketch its edges and veins; compare two leaves. Record differences without guessing their causes.
Carry this: You do not have to know everything to learn something true.
James 1:5 — believers who lack wisdom are invited to ask God generously; asking is compatible with careful study.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Friday · Rest belongs in the picture
Read: Genesis 2:1–3; Exodus 20:8–11; Mark 2:27–28
Rest is part of the biblical rhythm. Prepare a quiet space and put unfinished work aside. Families practice Sabbath in different ways; talk with your parent about your household’s Friday-to-Saturday observance.
Wonder: How does rest change the way we approach our work?
Try: Finish your journal cover and help put away the art supplies before Sabbath.
Carry this: You are allowed to pause. Your worth is not your workload.
Matthew 11:28–30 — Jesus invites the weary to come to him and learn from him; this is deeper than a guarantee of a stress-free day.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Sabbath · Wonder together
Read: Psalm 104:24; Genesis 1:31
Share one discovery and one unanswered question. A Sabbath conversation can be short, joyful, and honest. Gratitude does not require pretending that the week was perfect.
Wonder: What will you notice differently after this week?
Try: Optional: share your seven-panel journal or take a gentle family observation walk. No written work is required today.
Carry this: There is room for you, your gratitude, and your questions at the table.
Psalm 136:1 — this worship refrain celebrates God’s enduring steadfast love.
My notes: ____________________________________________________________
Weekly project: Make a seven-panel creation journal. Label each panel with its Genesis reference, an observation, and an original drawing. Finish with a page about rest.
Supplies: Paper, pencil, colored pencils, scissors, glue stick. Use folded paper instead of special supplies.
Reading schedule: https://www.hebcal.com/sedrot/bereshit-20261010