Foundation of Wisdom
What biblical truth says that "Everything God says is right and true?"
God is Truth
What does the Wall of Fellowship represent?
Our relationship to God
Give me 2 examples of how has sin broken the image we were made in?
We die, we get sick, we have diseases, we toil at work, pain in childbirth…
HOW has God restored unity to us and others? (More than just saying "he died for us").
Jesus died for us to restore peace with him. Now that we have peace with God we can have peace with others.
What are 2 specific examples of how sin impacts our relationship to the earth?
Overconsumption of natural resources, pollution, waste, destroying resources…
What word means that God is almighty?
Omnipotent
Biblical Truth #6 says “God created people to need him for everything (Acts 17:25).” What 1 Word did we talk about that describes this?
Dependence
Why is being made in God’s Image so unique and special?
Nothing else in all of the world relates to God like we do as humans
What are 3 examples of real life disharmony between us and others?
War, fighting, abuse, anger, bitterness, bullying…
What is stewardship?
Someone who takes care of something that belongs to someone else.
Biblical truth #3 says "God is triune". How would you explain the trinity to someone (Muslim, Mormon, Jehovah Witness) who says you believe in 3 gods, not 1?
God exists as 1 being but 3 distinct persons (Father, Son and Spirit). All have the same divine nature but are distinct.
Give me 1 specific example of how sin caused disharmony or separation from us and God?
We no longer have a relationship with God (enemies, separated, alienated)
We are dead
We are in darkness...
What is Biblical truth #9?
We are made in God’s Image
What was the biggest reason you could not complete candy bar activity or the human knot?
Pride/ Selfishness
How does Jesus’ death restore what we were made for in Genesis?
We were made to rule and have dominion now we do this as exercising authority in the kingdom of God.
Biblical Truth 4 says, "God is creator of all things". Why is that foundational to our Christian worldview?
God being the Creator speaks of him beginning all life, with us being creatures and him being the Creator.
We are creatures, we are NOT God.
*What does biblical truth 5 state?
God created people to be his children and to praise his glory (Ephesians 1:12).
We were made to GLORIFY God.
We have Purpose!
What is Biblical Truth #10?
Biblical Truth 10: God placed a crown of glory and honor on each of his image-bearers (Psalm 8:5).
Unique
What needs to change to start thinking of others beside yourselves?
New heart/ new life/ new love
What does Biblical truth #18 say? (Genesis 1:28)
God created his image-bearers to rule over his earth.
Dominion/ Authority/ Rule/ Reign
What illustration did we use to symbolize worldview, what did it show about worldviews.
Jenga.
Jenga showed that EVERYTHING in life falls into our worldview. (God, morality, humans, money, music, art, clothing...) all show how we see the world.
HOW did Jesus’ death restore our relationship with God?
He took our sin (guilt/ shame) and he gave us his righteousness/ right standing with God
Why should we not make fun of ourselves or others? (Example “I am dumb, I am stupid, he is not cool…)
Because we are precious and God made us. So any fault or mistake is a mistake from God. And God does not make mistakes.
What is Biblical truth #13?
Biblical Truth 13: God created his image-bearers to love and serve one another (Mark 10:43).
How does stewardship relate to growing up and becoming an adult?
We all have responsibility. As good stewards we are to us the resources God has given us for good and his glory.