Creation & Purpose
What was different about the way God created people compared with the rest of creation?
God created people in His image.
True or false: Your value depends on your grades, talents, or popularity.
False.
Who were the first people God created?
Adam and Eve.
Who shows us perfectly what God is like?
Jesus.
Which Bible verse says, “How You made me is amazing and wonderful”?
Psalm 139:14.
Name two things God created before He created people.
light, sky, oceans, land, plants, stars, animals, birds, or fish
According to the lesson, who has the right to tell you who you are?
God
What choice did Adam and Eve make that brought sin into the world?
They chose their own way instead of obeying God.
Name two qualities of God that Jesus showed through His life.
Accept love, compassion, forgiveness, truth, kindness, or mercy.
Was David saying he was perfect when he said he was wonderfully made?
No. He was praising God’s wonderful design.
What did God tell Adam and Eve to do after He created them?
Have children, multiply, fill the earth, and care for or rule over creation
What does it mean to say our identity is something God designed, not something we earn?
We are made in God’s image because God created us that way, not because of our achievements or behavior.
In the mirror illustration, what do the smudges represent?
Sin and choices that do not reflect God clearly.
What did Jesus do so people could be close to God again?
He gave His life to pay for sin and broke the power of sin and death.
Colossians 1:15 says Jesus is the exact likeness of whom?
God, who cannot be seen.
Why does God giving Adam and Eve responsibilities show that people were created with purpose?
God gave them meaningful work to do and a role in caring for His creation.
Why should we treat every person with value and respect?
Because every person is made in God’s image.
Does sin erase God’s image from a person? Explain.
No. God’s image is still there, but sin distorts or clouds the reflection.
Why is Jesus different from every other person who reflects God?
Jesus reflects God perfectly because He is God.
A new student is sitting alone. What choice would reflect God, and why?
Invite them to join because kindness and love reflect God.
Explain two ways people were different from the animals God created.
People were made in God’s image and were given responsibility to care for or rule over creation.
Someone says, “I’m not good at anything, so I’m not important.” How would you answer using this lesson?
Their value comes from God, not from talent. God created them in His image and with purpose.
Give three examples of choices that can make our reflection of God cloudy.
selfishness, lying, hurting others, refusing to forgive, disobeying God, pride, or unkind words.
What is the Holy Spirit’s role in helping Jesus’ followers?
The Holy Spirit lives in believers and helps them become more like Jesus and reflect God through their choices.
Your friend hurts your feelings. Name two ways you could respond and identify which one reflects God more clearly.
hurting them back or choosing forgiveness. Forgiveness reflects God more clearly.