Genesis 2:4-17 | Sermon Resources | 4 June 2023
Sermon Summary
Pastor Billy continues in our Genesis sermon series coming to Genesis 2:4-17 and the creation of man from the dust of the ground. We will examine this important passage seeing what it has to say about a “theology” of humanity.
Discussion Questions
The discussion questions this week are broken down by the 4 points of Pastor Billy’s sermon. You might find it helpful to select only 2 or 3 points of the sermon to discuss as there are lots of questions here!
A God-Formed Body
- Do you tend to make too much or too little of your body? How so?
- What are the implications of God forming the body of man from the dust of the ground? How might this passage “re-enchant” our view of humanity?
- How does this passage push against the current worldly views of the body?
- How can we as Christians engage this topic with those outside the church with truth and love?
A God-Breathed Soul
- Do you tend to overemphasize or underemphasize the care of your soul? How so?
- What is different about the “breath of life” man receives versus the breath of life an animal might have?
A God-Designed Home
- Looking at all this passage has to say about the Garden of Eden, what do you find most encouraging? How so?
- What might people find surprising about this passage’s teaching on the Garden?
- What is the significance of the two trees in the garden?
- How does this passage explain the desire we have for a “home”?
A God-Shaped Hole
- What evidence do you see in this passage that man was created to be dependent on (i.e. in a relationship with) God?
- What is the significance of the command given in verses 16 & 17?
- How might you use this idea of a God-shaped hole to share the gospel with someone?
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