Community Group Study Notes
Discussion Questions
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Have someone in your group give a brief recap of Sunday’s message, highlighting the primary Scripture points and the main idea of the message.
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How did this message strengthen and/or correct your previous ideas about creation, and specifically, God’s creation of man? Was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you? Did you learn anything new about God or yourself this week?
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Read Genesis 1:1-2:3. What phrases or patterns do you notice about how God created the world?
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John 1:1-3 reveals that Jesus was present at creation. How does this deepen your understanding of Genesis 1:1-2:3?
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How does the fact that "all things were made through Him" (John 1:3) change the way you view Jesus' role in creation?
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What does it mean that humans were created in God’s image? How does this distinguish humanity from the rest of creation?
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God commissioned mankind to fill the earth with His glory by multiplying His image and exercising dominion over creation. What does it look like to live out this commission in your daily life?
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What action step do you need to take in response to this week’s message? How can your group hold you accountable to this step?
Action Step
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be walking studying the gospel story from creation through Revelation. This is a great opportunity to begin - or recommit to - studying the Bible. Take time this week to find or develop a reading plan, and practice reading and studying God’s word. Fro more resources, visit thechapel.com/habitsofgrace and review week 1 resources, or visit https://thechapel.com/reading-the-bible/.