Point One: Genesis tells the story of the relationship between God and His creation

Point Two: Genesis establishes a pattern for the story of God’s blessing

Point Three: Genesis tells the cyclical story of the human experience

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.
Read Genesis 1:1-31. How does the structured and orderly process of creation reflect God's nature?
What does it mean to be created in the "image" and "likeness" of God? What rights come from being made in God's image? What responsibilities come with it?
Read Genesis 1. How does the notion of God's blessing and provision in this chapter guide your view on gratitude and contentment?
How can we exercise our God-given mandate to "be fruitful and multiply" beyond physical procreation?
Read Genesis 1:28-30. God blessed the man and woman with the ability to work and govern. What were they given dominion over? What has God entrusted to you? How are you managing these responsibilities?
If our identity is to be image bearers of God and our activity is to reflect his character, in what ways are you growing in God-likeness?
What characteristics of God are revealed in this story of creation?
Where can you acknowledge God’s creative work in your life?

God's Creative Work in the World