Humanity
Humanity
This Spring we are tracing the movements of the Biblical Story, seeking to be formed by God and His Word. From the creative glories of Genesis 1-2 to the final restoration of all things in Revelation 21-22, the Bible tells the story of the faithfulness of God as he works to rescue a world in rebellion to his sovereign love. At each stage of the Story he is fashioning a people for himself, a people who can receive his love, carry his presence, and be his means of restoring the world to its former glory. All of this culminates in Jesus, of course, who is the True Hero of the Story, and who invites sinners and sufferers to join his world-restoring mission, until he returns to make all things new. In the creation of HUMANITY, we learn that a relational God makes a people with whom He can share his glory, include in His work, and enjoy in communion!
Community Discussion
Skim thru Genesis 1:26-31 and 2:15-25. Imagine being an Israelite at Mt. Sinai, hearing this for the first time. What would you learn?
What is God doing in making humanity? What does he give to them? What does he ask of them?
Read Genesis 2:25. Imagine a world like that - God, people creation in perfect harmony, without shame. What does it stir in you?
February 16, 2025