January | Where Did It All Begin? Discovering God, Our Creator

365-Day Bible Reading Plan for Seekers

365 Days to Explore God, Faith, and Life

🌱 Welcome to January | Every Journey Begins with a Question

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered where everything came from?

Why does the universe exist? Where did life begin? Is there a God behind it all? And if God really exists, what does that mean for your life?

You don't have to be a Christian to ask these questions. You don't need to know anything about the Bible, and you don't have to have all the answers.

This month, we're beginning at the very first sentence of the Bible:

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

It's a simple sentence, but it opens the door to some of life's biggest questions.

Over the next 31 days, we'll explore what the Bible says about God, creation, human life, and why our world is not always the way we wish it could be.

Come with an open mind, bring your questions, and explore at your own pace.

🔎 What Will We Explore This Month?

Does God really exist?

Can we learn anything about God from the world around us?

Where did everything come from?

What does the Bible say about the beginning of the universe and life itself?

What is God really like?

Is God distant and unknowable, or does He care about us?

Why is there so much wrong with the world?

If God created a good world, what happened? And is there still hope?

📖 Just a Few Minutes Each Day

You don't need to read long chapters or understand complicated religious language.

Each day's reading will help you explore one question through a short Bible passage, with:

• A question from everyday life — something you may have wondered about yourself.

• A short Bible reading — with helpful background and a simple explanation.

• A verse to remember — one meaningful thought to take with you.

• A personal reflection — connecting the Bible to real-life experiences.

• A small step to try — a question or simple action for the day.

• An optional prayer and worship song — if you'd like to explore further.

There is no pressure to believe everything immediately. Questions and doubts are welcome here.

Read a little, reflect a little, and discover something new each day.

🗓️ January Daily Bible Reading Plan

From the beginning of the universe and all creation, to discovering who God is, and then to humanity's earliest choices and the entrance of sin into the world, this month we will explore 31 Bible passages together, one day at a time.

Along the way, we'll consider four important questions: Who is God? How is He connected to the world we live in? Why does knowing Him matter? And if God created a good world, why is there so much brokenness and suffering today?

Theme #1 | Does God Really Exist? Getting to Know Our Creator

Discovering Our Creator | Where Did the World and Life Come From?

• 1/1 | In the Beginning, God | Genesis 1:1–5

• 1/2 | The Heavens Declare the Glory of God | Psalm 19:1–6

• 1/3 | Can We Know a God We Cannot See? | Romans 1:19–20

• 1/4 | God Created the Heavens and the Earth | Genesis 1:6–19

• 1/5 | Where Did Life Come From? | Genesis 1:20–25

• 1/6 | What Makes Human Beings Special? | Genesis 1:26–31

• 1/7 | The Breath of Life | Genesis 2:4–7

• 1/8 | Why Do We Need Relationships? | Genesis 2:18–25

• 1/9 | God Saw That Everything He Made Was Very Good | Genesis 1:31; 2:1–3

 What Is God Really Like?

• 1/10 | God Is Eternal | Psalm 90:1–4

• 1/11 | God Knows Everything About Us | Psalm 139:1–6

• 1/12 | Can We Hide from God? | Psalm 139:7–12

• 1/13 | God Knew Me Before I Was Born | Psalm 139:13–18

• 1/14 | God Is Holy | Isaiah 6:1–5

• 1/15 | God Is Just and Righteous | Psalm 89:14–16

• 1/16 | God Is Also Loving and Merciful | Exodus 34:5–7

• 1/17 | God Is Not an Idol Made by Human Hands | Acts 17:24–29

• 1/18 | God Is Not Far from Us | Acts 17:26–28

• 1/19 | God Invites Us to Seek Him | Jeremiah 29:11–14

• 1/20 | Knowing God Is Just the Beginning | Hebrews 11:1–6

Theme #2 | Why Is the World So Broken? Understanding Sin

Why Did Humanity Turn Away from God?

• 1/21 | The First Question: Did God Really Say That? | Genesis 3:1–5

• 1/22 | When Humans Choose Their Own Way | Genesis 3:6–7

• 1/23 | Why Do We Hide from God? | Genesis 3:8–10

• 1/24 | Blaming Others | Genesis 3:11–13

• 1/25 | The Consequences of Sin | Genesis 3:16–19

• 1/26 | Hope in the Midst of Judgment | Genesis 3:14–15

• 1/27 | Cain: Sin Is Crouching at the Door | Genesis 4:3–8

• 1/28 | When Human Wickedness Grows | Genesis 6:5–8

• 1/29 | Noah: Judgment and Rescue | Genesis 6:17–22

• 1/30 | The Rainbow: God Remembers His Covenant | Genesis 9:8–17

• 1/31 | The Tower of Babel: Making a Name for Ourselves | Genesis 11:1–9

💭 Three Things to Remember as You Read

It's okay to ask questions. The Bible raises many questions worth thinking deeply about. Don't be afraid if you don't understand everything right away.

It's okay to take your time. If you miss a day or get too busy to read, there's no need to feel guilty or pressured. Simply pick up where you left off whenever you're ready.

It's okay to have doubts. Exploring faith doesn't mean you have to stop thinking or accept everything without question. It's an invitation to keep asking, reflecting, and searching for answers.

🌿 A Journey Worth Beginning

This month, we've explored the Bible's account of creation, discovered what it says about God's character, and begun to understand why human beings struggle with sin, broken relationships, and a world that often feels far from perfect.

But the story doesn't end with human failure.

Even in the earliest chapters of the Bible, we find glimpses of God's mercy, His promises, and His plan to bring hope into a broken world.

In February, we'll explore a new question: If humanity turned away from God, how does God reach out to us?

Every journey begins with a first step. Yours can begin today.

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