Protected: TEST: Genesis to Revelation: A Bible Overview
Quickly build a solid biblical foundation for effective ministry.
About this Course
Have you been called to step into a leadership role in your church or ministry, but feel underprepared when it comes to biblical knowledge?
Genesis to Revelation (Gen to Rev) is tailor-made for emerging leaders like you who need a solid foundation in Scripture to serve effectively.
This comprehensive 12-module journey is designed to quickly introduce you to the Bible's content, structure, and interpretation.
Whether you’re leading Bible studies, delivering sermons, or providing spiritual guidance, this course will equip you with the confidence and insight you need to handle God's Word responsibly and inspirationally.
From the creation story in Genesis to the apocalyptic visions of Revelation, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the Bible's diverse genres and overarching narrative. Led by Kristofer Phan Coffman, a Luther Seminary professor and Bible scholar, each interactive session will guide you through challenging texts, helping you uncover their relevance for today's world and apply them in your leadership role.
Not only will you deepen your personal faith, but you'll also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead others with wisdom and clarity. Let Gen to Rev be your first step towards becoming the confident, biblically grounded leader your community needs!
What you’ll learn:
Modules
Welcome
Get oriented to the course, meet your instructor, download the interactive handbook, and more.
Threads, Tapestries, Whispers, Choruses
In this module you will:
- Explore the book of Genesis.
- Consider the challenges and opportunities for reading the Bible as a whole.
- Explore metaphors that have been used to express the unity of the Bible.
Laws, Ceremonies, and Censuses
In this module you will:
- Explore the books of the law.
- Consider how books that have been considered irrelevant by many have value today.
- Practice reading strategies for this type of Biblical text.
History, Allegory, Typology
In this module you will:
- Explore three ways that Christians have typically read the Bible.
- Develop a sense of gratitude and wonder for God's gift of the Bible.
- Consider your own reading approaches.
Singing the Bible
In this module you will:
- Learn about the song genres of the Bible.
- Practice using this genre for worship.
- Consider how these songs represent a wide array of human emotion.
What if God is Mad?
In this module you will:
- Become familiar with the value of the prophetic books.
- Learn theological approaches for understanding God's anger.
- Add to your Bible reading skills.
Compassionate Interpretation
In this module you will:
- Develop a compassionate understanding of the traumatic history of the people of Israel.
- Gain additional appreciation for God's faithfulness.
- Practice applying context as you read.
Humor in the Bible
In this module you will:
- Learn how humor is an important part of the Biblical narrative.
- Consider the ways in which God leads people.
- Review the concept of genre and its importance in reading.
What's a Gospel For?
In this module you will:
- Explore the multiple stories of Jesus.
- Consider how Jesus modeled godly humanity.
- Practice using resources for comparative reading.
The Paradox of Paul
In this module you will:
- Understand the enormous influence of the apostle Paul.
- Become more sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading.
- Practice contextual reading skills.
The End is the Beginning
In this module you will:
- Explore the end of the biblical narrative and how it ties to the beginning.
- Consider the power of God throughout time.
- Understand the possibilities and limitations of reading future-oriented biblical books.
Completing the Course
Find out your next steps as you complete the course. You'll also be encouraged to submit feedback about your course.
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- Time
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Get to Know Your Instructor
Dr. Dwight Zscheile
Vice President of Innovation and Associate Professor of Congregational Mission and Leadership at Luther Seminary
Dwight Zscheile is vice president of innovation and professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He is the author of Embracing the Mixed Ecology (with Blair Pogue, Seabury Books, 2025), Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future (with Michael Binder and Tessa Pinkstaff, Fortress 2023), Participating in God’s Mission: A Theological Missiology for the U.S. (with Craig Van Gelder, Eerdmans 2018), The Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age (Morehouse Publishing, 2014), People of the Way: Renewing Episcopal Identity (Morehouse Publishing, 2012) and The Missional Church in Perspective: Mapping Trends and Shaping the Conversation (with Craig Van Gelder, Baker Academic 2011) and editor of Cultivating Sent Communities: Missional Spiritual Formation (Eerdmans, 2012).
A graduate of Stanford University (BA), Yale University (MDiv) and Luther Seminary (PhD, Congregational Mission and Leadership), Dwight previously served congregations in Minnesota, Virginia and Connecticut. Dwight’s experience growing up in a secular home in California has shaped his commitment to helping the church cultivate Christian community with neighbors in today’s changing world.
Tessa Pinkstaff
Spiritual Practices Facilitator
Tessa Pinkstaff is the founder of Practices for Life, a ministry that invites people to explore Christian spiritual practices as a way to experience God’s presence. She currently leads the weekly Dwelling in the Word online gathering and serves as a project consultant for Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead. Tessa is the co-author of Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future (Fortress Press, 2023). She has a Master of Arts in Ministry from Bethel Seminary and is in the process of becoming certified as a spiritual director.
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