September 8, 2023
Is the “Habits” Class for Someone in Your Group?
If there are folks in your LG or ministry who have a hard time with personal spiritual disciplines, please recommend the class that starts Sunday: Life-Changing Habits: Developing Godly Habits To Increase Kingdom Productivity.
It’s Time To Start Pushing the Men’s Retreat
We are only seven weeks away from the Men’s Retreat! Please encourage the men in your Life Groups to register and attend this year’s retreat. We also have special add-ons - a windbreaker, a camping mug, and a hoodie - that must be ordered by September 17th, next Sunday. Orders for these limited items will close then, and we will only purchase the items that are ordered, so get registered and get those add-ons ordered before next Sunday! You can register here. As it gets closer to the retreat, we’ll send rosters out so that you can see who has (and has not) registered from your Life Group.
Application Questions:
The Beginning
The Beginning of the World
Genesis 1:2-25
Application Questions
The fact that God created everything should drive us away from idolatry. What idols will tempt you the most? What will you be tempted to trust or desire more than God?
As you consider what we’ve seen in Genesis 1:1-25, why should the reality of a good and glorious creator make these temptations look foolish? What are some specific things about the creation account that stand out to you as you consider this?
Read John 1:1-13. Consider the significance of light in Genesis and also in this important account in John’s Gospel. How should this imagery of light practically affect your life this week?
Read Psalm 148 and note how the Psalmist connects things in creation with praising the Lord. Be more intentional in observing God’s creation with wonder this week. What do you observe in the world that calls you to praise and worship God?
Read Romans 1:21. Considering the context of this passage, why should we view a lack of thanksgiving as a serious problem? What are some things you experience in God’s creation that you should be more grateful for?
