Be Fruitful & Multiply

Genesis 1:28-31 | Sermon Resources | 14 May 2023

Summary

Pastor Billy continues our study of Genesis coming this week to Genesis 1:28-31 where we will explore more of what it means for humanity to be made in the image of God. We will pay particular attention to the position or place of humanity in the world, our participation with God in the work of creation, and finally the posture we should have as a result.

Discussion Questions

  1. In what ways can the world have too low a view of humanity’s place in the world?  Are there any ways you have fallen into this kind of thinking?
  2. In what ways can the world have too high a view of humanity’s place in the world? Are there any ways you have fallen into this kind of thinking?
  3. How does this passage correct both too low a view and too high a view of humanity’s place in the world?
  4. What do you find most encouraging about the vision of humanity presented in this passage?
  5. What do you find most challenging about the vision of humanity presented in this passage?
  6. Pastor Billy made the case in the sermon that the summary of this passage (the cultural mandate) is for us as image bearers to fill the earth with the reflected glory of God. 
    • What does this mean? 
    • Do you agree?
    • What practically speaking would this look like for you in your life?
  7. What obstacles might be keeping you from fully living out the call in this passage that God has placed on your life? 
  8. Read the Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20. 
    • What is the connection between these words of Jesus and the “Cultural Mandate” found in Genesis 1:28? 
    • What are the similarities? 
    • What are the differences?
  9. What is one thing you will do as a result of studying this passage?

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