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Bible Essentials

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Creation

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • What is your favorite part of nature? Why?

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Genesis 1:1-2:3

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • This passage tells us about the creation of the universe, in particular, Earth and everything in it. It is the start of time as we know it, although not the start of time for God. This passage tells us how God created everything and the order in which he created things.

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Genesis 1:1-2:3

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God is the Creator.
  • God is all-powerful.
  • God is creative.
  • God is orderly.
  • God is a designer.
  • God is a provider.
  • God is judge.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • People are made in God’s image.
  • People are made to rule over creation.
  • People were created male and female.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God will provide for his creation.
  • God is in control of his creation.
  • God delegated authority to humans.
  • God created a day for rest.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • It shows God’s relationship with humans.
    • It gives us a glimpse of the Trinity.
    • We are called to reflect the nature of God.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?