Review: Define Stewardship...
1. We are IMAGE BEARERS…
2. We exercise RULE or DOMINION...
What makes us CONNECTED to the earth…
Read 2 Peter 3:1-13
Feel free to discuss this passage. Then focus on this section:
8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.
Why does eschatology (future times) matter?
What are some of the competing/conflicting views of future events among Christians?
What is the difference between the earth being destroyed, and the earth being exposed?
Does the promise of a new heaven and a new earth mean that “anything goes” on this earth? Why or why not?
Read Romans 8:19-22
What makes the creation “groan?”
Why is it significant that creation is being born?
Why does the creation long for the children of God?
Read Revelation 21:1-5
Discuss what this clearly teaches regarding the future of heaven and earth.
Discuss what is promised in the future and how each of these promises relates to a “green” God and the Stewardship mandate:
1. Jesus will __________.
2. The church should be __________.
3. Those who have turned from Jesus will be __________ by their works.
4. Those who have turned to Jesus will be __________ for their works.
5. We will be free from __________ and __________.
6. Heaven and Earth will be ____________________.
7. God’s dwelling will be __________________.
What questions would you like to hear addressed in our final message of the “God is Green” series?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
You're Green Too
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Review: The reason for this series...
Remember:
God __________ creation;
God __________ creation;
God __________ creation.
You need to __________ in order to __________ in order to _________.
Read Genesis 1:26-2:7
Define Stewardship...
Discuss that which makes us UNIQUE:
1. We are IMAGE BEARERS…
2. We exercise RULE or DOMINION...
This is often called our “Cultural Mandate.” Discuss what it really means to live as stewards of the earth…
Discuss what makes us CONNECTED:
1. We were made on the sixth day.
2. We were made from the dust of the ground (“Adam” from the “Adamah.”)
3. We were made to live on the earth.
What are some of the implications of these connections?
Look at Genesis 2:15. What light does this shed on the earth care mandate and the cultural mandate?
Discuss the significance of naming. Naming infers this idea of knowing, caring and acting on behalf of something or someone.
Spend some time “naming” some of the current issues in earth care:
• Population Increase:
• Hunger:
• Species Extinction:
• Water Conservation/Contamination:
• Deforestation:
• Desertification:
• Waste Management:
• Energy Consumption:
• Air Quality:
• Climate Change:
Don’t forget to review church news, discuss any questions group members have about Connections, and share prayer requests.
Consider making plans to organize an “Earth Day” project of your own, or plan a movie night to watch a current documentary like “Food Inc.” or the BBC series, “Planet Earth” or “Blue Earth.” Consider tuning in to the blessedearth.org online simulcast on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30pm. Register in advance online.
Review: The reason for this series...
Remember:
God __________ creation;
God __________ creation;
God __________ creation.
You need to __________ in order to __________ in order to _________.
Read Genesis 1:26-2:7
Define Stewardship...
Discuss that which makes us UNIQUE:
1. We are IMAGE BEARERS…
2. We exercise RULE or DOMINION...
This is often called our “Cultural Mandate.” Discuss what it really means to live as stewards of the earth…
Discuss what makes us CONNECTED:
1. We were made on the sixth day.
2. We were made from the dust of the ground (“Adam” from the “Adamah.”)
3. We were made to live on the earth.
What are some of the implications of these connections?
Look at Genesis 2:15. What light does this shed on the earth care mandate and the cultural mandate?
Discuss the significance of naming. Naming infers this idea of knowing, caring and acting on behalf of something or someone.
Spend some time “naming” some of the current issues in earth care:
• Population Increase:
• Hunger:
• Species Extinction:
• Water Conservation/Contamination:
• Deforestation:
• Desertification:
• Waste Management:
• Energy Consumption:
• Air Quality:
• Climate Change:
Don’t forget to review church news, discuss any questions group members have about Connections, and share prayer requests.
Consider making plans to organize an “Earth Day” project of your own, or plan a movie night to watch a current documentary like “Food Inc.” or the BBC series, “Planet Earth” or “Blue Earth.” Consider tuning in to the blessedearth.org online simulcast on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30pm. Register in advance online.
Monday, April 12, 2010
God was Green before Green was
Series: God is Green
MESSAGE: “God was Green before Green was”
April 11, 2010
What was the # 2 reason for this series?
The #1 reason for this series?
Do you think we have to potential to make a tremendous impact in our culture through embracing a "green" theology?
In your own words discuss what you think to be the predicament and the potential of our current status in culture.
___
The Predicament: Misinterpretations of the bible occur primarily in three areas:
• Why God created (Genesis 1)…
• What role we play (Genesis 2)…
• Where all this is going (Revelation 21-22)...
Have encountered any churches or teachings that state the world is 'going to hell" and Christians shouldn't care?
Is there any merit to this view?
Why does this view seem attractive to some people?
Read Genesis 1:1-3
God is the cause of creation. God orders the creation. God affirms the creation.
Review each day (Genesis 1:4-31) and how God causes, orders and affirms the creation…
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
The creation story raises a lot of questions. Feel free to discuss some of those…
The creation story also answers a lot of questions. What does this story tell us clearly about God (who is God, how does God work, why did God create...)?
Come up with a definition for “green” as a group...
Next Week: “Going Green”
MESSAGE: “God was Green before Green was”
April 11, 2010
What was the # 2 reason for this series?
The #1 reason for this series?
Do you think we have to potential to make a tremendous impact in our culture through embracing a "green" theology?
In your own words discuss what you think to be the predicament and the potential of our current status in culture.
___
The Predicament: Misinterpretations of the bible occur primarily in three areas:
• Why God created (Genesis 1)…
• What role we play (Genesis 2)…
• Where all this is going (Revelation 21-22)...
Have encountered any churches or teachings that state the world is 'going to hell" and Christians shouldn't care?
Is there any merit to this view?
Why does this view seem attractive to some people?
Read Genesis 1:1-3
God is the cause of creation. God orders the creation. God affirms the creation.
Review each day (Genesis 1:4-31) and how God causes, orders and affirms the creation…
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
The creation story raises a lot of questions. Feel free to discuss some of those…
The creation story also answers a lot of questions. What does this story tell us clearly about God (who is God, how does God work, why did God create...)?
Come up with a definition for “green” as a group...
Next Week: “Going Green”
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