"Thomas Keiser and Phillip Hall invite us to view Genesis 1 as a narrative depicting a God who specializes in creating life out of death. Their original translation work, informed exegesis, attentiveness to biblical-theological connections, and spiritual insight will illuminate readers' understanding not only of the Creation Story, but of the whole drama of Christian Scripture. At a time when many people talk about the importance of theological interpretation, this devotional embodies the practice." --Wesley Thomas Davey, assistant professor of religious studies, Forman Christian College "Thomas Keiser and Phillip Hall take us on a patient, illuminating journey through a text that many are used to bustling through. Skillfully weaving keen scholarly insights with warm pastoral encouragement, this book engages the mind and heart in ways that deepen our awe of God and his redemptive mission in all of creation." --Daniel Amotsuka, community life pastor, Mission Church.