Genesis: The Covenant Comes to Life

Bringing the Bible to Life

by John H. Walton, Janet Nygren

A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 6, 2009

About the author

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament; Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context; Covenant: God’s Purpose, God’s Plan; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; and A Survey of the Old Testament.

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Reviews

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a mashup between Walton's scholarly commentary and a modern lay-persons take on the Genesis sagas. Ask the title suggests, this work traces the covenant from it's origins to the consummation, to man's rejection, and to God's promises of a new and better covenant. There are twelve segments that work through about 3-4 chapters of Genesis per segment with concluding questions that summarize and help the reader think through what they just read in scripture.

My wife and I started going through this series and have been very impressed. There are challenging questions for both the novice and the experienced Bible reader and give good insight into the biblical topics.

[Laura Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great study for use on your own or as a small group. The book is set-up in a workbook format with questions for each of the 12 sessions. I look forward more of the series!