Bang!

Bang!

Discussion Guide

9-16-2012

Text:  Ge 1:1

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Summary

Today we start a  31 week series on the Bible. Remember to re-enforce that "The Story"  book is not a Bible Replacement.  It a tool designed to help us understand the bible better. Today we are going to glance at the first nine chapters of Genesis.  God created the world and everything in it.  He gave man everything he needed and the ability to make choices.  Man struck out,  by making bad choices from the beginning.

Discussion Questions

1.  What kind of action by God set everything into motion?

2.  What is the difference between the first three days of creation and the second three days of          creation?

3. What is God's crowning achievement in the creation story?

4.  What are two things that show God's love for mankind?

5.  Describe the two trees of prominence in the Garden.

6.  Do you think it is unusual that Adam and Eve choose to "see things like  God"?

7.  Why did God destroy the world and start over?

8.  Despite being a do-over what came off of the ark with Noah and his family?

Scripture

Gen 1:1                        Gen 6:5-6                    Gen 8:1-2

Gen 2:9                        Gen 6:9-10                  Gen 9:20-23

Gen. 2:17                     Gen 6:13-14