The Image of God (Study Guide)
“The Image of God”
Sermon Study Guide for January 21, 2018
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28
The world we live in…
- Creation
What does it mean to be created in God’s image?
Exodus 20:4
How do we reflect God?
John 4:24
2. An Example
Deuteronomy 22:28-29
Deborah, Esther
Tamar, Rehab, Ruth, Bathsheba
God as “Father”
Isaiah 66:13; 49:15; 42:14
Hosea 11:3-4
Matthew 23:37
Galatians 3:28
3. So What?
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What have you heard others say about the current culture of sexual harassment allegations? How have you responded?
- What images tend to come to mind when you think of the first woman in Genesis?
- What does it mean for men and women to be in “mutual submission” to one another?
- What does it mean to you that God is called “Father”?
- What difference does it make to see every person as a reflection of the image of God? What does that truth have to say to our culture of abuse?
- What is one step you can take to better reflect God the Creator in our world this week?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Genesis 2:15-25
Tuesday - Isaiah 66:12-16
Wednesday - Isaiah 49:8-21
Thursday - Isaiah 42:10-17
Friday - Ephesians 5:21-33
Saturday - Galatians 3:23-29
Resources for Understanding God
Hamilton, Adam. Revival. Abingdon, 2014.
Lamb, David T. God Behaving Badly. InterVarsity, 2011.
Packer, J. I. Knowing God. InterVarsity Press, 1973.
Clouse, ed. Women in Ministry: Four Views, IVP, 2010.
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