Session 1

The First Week

Genesis 1:1-5,26-2:3

ENGAGE

Prepare:

On the board, write:

Describe something you built recently,
including the process you went through to build it.

Introduce:

Discuss what supplies were needed for each project.
Talk about the feeling we get from having “created” something from scratch.

Ask:

• Where have you seen God’s creative wonder in nature?

Discuss:

share some of the natural wonders or places they’ve seen and experienced.

Ask:

• What should be our response to the Creator? (p. 13)

Overview:

this session begins a study of Genesis.

set the context for the book of Genesis.

Two major divisions. Chapters 1 through 19, primeval history. Chapters 12 through 50, patriarchal history.

Creation, sin, judgment and grace. Covenants with Adam, Noah and Abram.

Faith and obedience.

Transfer:

We’re going to start at the beginning.
This lesson will explore the truth that God created all that is, including humans who bear His image.
As we move through this study, look for God’s intentional activity.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

Context:

highlight the importance of recognizing God as Creator.
as Creator, everything belongs to God and He is sovereign over all creation.

Ask:

• What does it mean for God to be sovereign?