Break the Ice.
- If you could share a pizza with anyone in the world today, besides your family, who would it be?
Bring the Word.
Read Genesis 1:24-2:25.
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How is mankind different from other animals and the rest of creation?
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What does it mean to be made in the Image of God?
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What are some of the qualities/characteristics of God we should reflect on earth?
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Why can we never fully reflect those qualities/characteristics?
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Adam was placed in a perfect garden, with perfect resources, yet God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Why wasn’t it good?
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What does this teach us about the value of personal relationships?
- Who has authority over the animals? Who has authority over mankind?
- People who reject God are essentially rejecting His authority. Why do people want to reject God’s authority?
- What instructions does God give mankind?
- Be fruitful multiply.
- Replenish the earth.
- Subdue the earth.
- Dominion over animals.
Bring it Home.
- What’s the one thing that stands out to you most from this discussion?
- Anything going on in your life you’d like to share with us?
- How can we pray for one another?