Monday, March 2, 2009

Was it good for you?

Message: It's not good to be alone...
March 1, 2009


Opening:
Have you ever experienced a profound loneliness? Not just a lonely moment, but a season of feeling deeply alone? What was that like, or what do you image that is like? Why do you think solitary confinement is so feared?

Digging Deeper:
We were made for relationships- a common theme here at Connections.
Read Genesis 1:26-31. Discuss the implications, and ramifications, of being God’s image bearers. What does this say about our purpose, our design, our relationships in/to the world?

Read Genesis 2:1-22. After the general account of creation God reveals more about his image-bearers, men and women. What is unique in our creation? How does this expand what began in chapter 1? What is the role of the man? What is the relationship between man and God?

Why is it not good to be alone? What are some GREAT ways that we seek relationship?
What are some NOT GREAT ways that we’ve sought connection?

Why must we seek what is different, yet “like” us? What is the balance between “like” and “different?”

Reflect on the creation of the woman. DON’T get in verses 23-25- we’re saving that for later!

Closing:
This isn’t about marriage- this is about seeking GOOD relationships with fellow image bearers. How can we pursue greater connection and deeper relationships with our fellow image bearers? Discuss and pray.

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