10-14-17 We Only Look Forward

We begin the new Torah cycle this Shabbat with Beresheet! How did it all start? Who was God talking to when He said, "Let there be?” Did God take a risk in creating humanity? This week's readings: Genesis 1:1-2,26; 2:1,7; Isaiah 40:25-26,28-29; Psalm 8:4-7; Romans 5:12,15,19; 1 Corinthians 15:22; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 21:1,3,5