Revisionist Ruling (March 22 - Chapters 20 thru 22)

Below are the questions that you'll use for your small group discussion. Additionally, we'll be taking some time out of this session to have a "white board" group discussion. I'm looking forward to seeing you!!

• Read Genesis 1. What is the singular "stand out" point of this chapter? Why? (Hint: in some translations it is repeated up to seven times.)
• As a group, create a list of "worldly" things and "earthly" things. Using scripture, how would you describe the difference between them?
• Discuss why "land" is so important in God's creation … read Genesis 12:1-7 as the basis of your discussion.
• Based on Genesis 1:28, describe the role that humanity was created to be. Be flamboyant in your description and discussion.
• How do the words "take charge", "rule", "subdue", "govern", and "authority" play in your imagination about the original creation and the re-creation?
• Where Isaiah 9:7 talks about the "increase of His government", what are your thoughts about an "ever-expanding" universe with new worlds being created?
• The author states (page 218, or page 226 revised) that "we would exercise the creativity, imagination, intellect, and skills" that would manifest God's attributes. Contrasting your current state (sinful, yet being redeemed) and your fully redeemed state, how does what the author states work in your thinking?

Blessings!!