The creation story models a healthy perspective for ourselves and for our relationships. It reminds of the wonder of creation, and the need for rest.
Worship this week:
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Modified traditional worship in Chapel
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Devotions for this week:
Creation by the Word, Genesis 1:1—2:4a September 10, 2017
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Sunday, Genesis 1:1—2:4a, Creation by the Word
Monday, Genesis 2:4b-25, A Second Account of Creation
Tuesday, Genesis 3:1-13, The First Sin
Wednesday, Genesis 3:14-24, Punishment
Thursday, Genesis 4:1-16, Cain Murders Abel
Friday, Genesis 4:1-26, Beginnings of Civilization
Saturday, Genesis 18:1-15, A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah
TALK: Consider some of these ideas:
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. (Genesis 1:1-2)
God is hard at work crafting each aspect of the universe, sparing no detail. But even the Almighty Creator takes time to rest. What does it mean for God to be the beginning and the end?
- What does it mean that you are created in God’s image?
- What about yourself reminds you of God?
- Wonder: What is God’s favorite thing that God created?
PRAY: Beloved Creator, everything in heaven and earth bears your signature. May we ever rejoice that you have made us, and that you have made us your own, through the loving-kindness of Jesus our Savior. Amen.
BLESS: May God continue to create and re-create you each day. Amen.
