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Session .02
God’s Good People
Read Scripture
Genesis 1:26-31
Genesis 2:16-18,21-25
Prior to the session, attach a large sheet of paper to a focal wall and label it Relationships. As students arrive, provide markers and direct them to write out or illustrate various relationships that impact their lives.
After students have had a chance to record their responses, review the relationships listed. Call for clarification if needed. Follow up by asking the following questions:
How would you describe the importance of these relationships in your life? Of the relationships listed, which are the most important to you? Why?
After students have had time to answer, attach another large, blank sheet of paper over the first. Then, ask the following question:
What impact would it have on your life if these relationships did not exist? Explain.
In the previous session, we traced the first five-and-a-half days of creation, seeing that God created everything good for His Son. Our story picks up where we left off, moving toward the climactic scene where God created something in a new and unique way: humanity. Mankind was created in God’s image, a characteristic unique from all other parts of creation.
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “created in God’s image”?
When we talk about being created in God’s image, most people assume this means God must look like us in a physical sense—He must have two arms, two legs, and be slightly taller than average. However, the Bible teaches that God is Spirit, so it must mean something beyond human physical features.
Through the story of the creation of man and woman, we begin to see what being created in God’s image entails. God called Adam and Eve to rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth. His command for humans to fill and subdue the earth is an invitation to bear His image—to reflect Him by doing what He did in creating the heavens and the earth. Just as He filled the world with stars, vegetation, and living creatures, we are called to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth with life. And just as He brought order from chaos in separating the land from the seas, we are called to subdue the world in such a way that brings harmony and accord.
Genesis 1:26-31.
we might think that we know what it means to be a human. i mean we are human right? but thats the problem just because we are humans doesn’t mean we understand . only God can do that and we find out in these verses.
part of what it means to be created in God’s image is that God created us to join Him and help take care of creation. its our job to take care of it. God doesn’t need our help to take care of anything but He created Humans and made us help over all creation.
When was the last time you thought of fish, birds, or even worms as living creatures that God has entrusted to you to care for?
When we talk about being created in God’s image, most people assume this means God must look like us in a physical sense—He must have two arms, two legs, and be slightly taller than average. However, the Bible teaches that God is Spirit, so it must mean something beyond human physical features.
Through the story of the creation of man and woman, we begin to see what being created in God’s image entails. God called Adam and Eve to rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth. His command for humans to fill and take care of the earth is an invitation to bear His image—to reflect Him by doing what He did in creating the heavens and the earth. Just as He filled the world with stars, vegetation, and living creatures, we are called to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth with life. And just as He brought order from chaos in separating the land from the seas, we are called to subdue the world in such a way that brings harmony and accord.
Genesis 2:16-18,21-25
What stands out to you in these verses? Are there any patterns?
Being created in God’s image sets us apart from the rest of the creation . we alone have the opportunity to have a personal relationship with God. God did not create people because He lonely and needed us. He created us so that we can enjoy the overflow ofGod’s love.
Only people - not dogs, eagles, or whales were created with the ability to have a relationship with God. what does this show us about the value God gives us?
In what ways should your life demonstrate your relationship with God?
God’s image doesn’t point only to the relationship we have with God; we have a relationship with one another. God created us “Male and Female”. He created us to live in community too. “God’s plan for our life is for us to give Him glory by how we relate with one another. we reflect God best when we are in community with each other relating to others in love and grace.
How should the belief of humans being created in God’s image influence the way we think about others?
Adam and Eve were to obey God’s instruction concerning the tree of knowledge, for no other reason than that. They were to trust the One who was completely trust worthy. Love the one who is Love. obey the One who gave them breath in their lungs. but they failed and sin entered the world. we still have the image of God, but because of sin, we are unable to carry it out.
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