Last week the students were given the assignment of finding out who wrote the book of Genesis and what the theme of Genesis is in preparation for our lesson on "Creation". Moses is believed to have written Genesis and the theme of this book is beginnings, creation of the world and introduction to sin. It is a book that describes who God is to us through creation.
Creation story-- God created everything in 6 days and on the 7th He rested. So without looking at Genesis 1, the students were asked to order what was created in those 6 days.
1st day - night and day
2nd day - sky
3rd day - land, water, plants
4th day - sun, moon and stars
5th day - sea life and birds
6th day - animals and humankind
7th day - He rested or otherwise referred to as the Sabbath (day set apart for us to appreciate and honor God and what He created)
The students were then asked to give words that describe God. These are some that they came up with: unthinkable, awesome, creative, amazing, loving, caring, Trinity, forgiving, cool, trusting, incredible, one true King, King of the universe, nice.
Trinity -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- we will learn about who God is in these three forms. In the creation story we are talking about God the Father, creator of all.
In the United Methodist Book of Discipline, God is defined as the following:
Article 1 - God: We believe in the one true, holy, and living God. Eternal Spirit, who is Creator, Sovereign and Preserver of all things visible and invisible. He is infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness and love, and rules with gracious regard for the well-being and salvation of men, to the glory of his name. We believe the one God reveals himself as the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, distinct but inseparable, eternally one in essence and power.
Students divided into 4 table groups and looked at the following scripture passages to see who God is described to be in each scripture passage:
Matthew 20: 1-16 -- God is like a generous boss
Luke 15: 8-10 -- God is like a rejoicing woman
Luke 15: 11-32 -- God is like a forgiving father
John 10: 1-18 -- God is like a shepherd
John 13: 3-5, 12-16 -- God is like a servant
Each group then acted out a skit that demonstrated that description of who God is.
This Sunday we will continue to talk about the first 2 chapters of Genesis and creation.
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