Recap
God is the Author of the Story. He is the central character, and each of us has a place within His Story. Because God is good, He desires good things for His children. Out of His overflowing love, He created the world, and like an artist delighting in a masterpiece, He looked at everything He had made and declared that it was very good.
By creating us in His own image, God established our inherent worth and revealed His desire for a close, personal relationship with us.
At this point in the Story, God had provided everything humanity needed to flourish: a home in the garden, abundant food, meaningful work, loving companionship, and, most importantly, His presence.
By creating us in His own image, God established our inherent worth and revealed His desire for a close, personal relationship with us.
At this point in the Story, God had provided everything humanity needed to flourish: a home in the garden, abundant food, meaningful work, loving companionship, and, most importantly, His presence.
Reflection & Training
Try to avoid just getting the right answers and see this as a time to explore what you believe and how you can grow in your belief in the story. Also, don’t feel like you have to complete all the questions. Discuss these with a friend or your spouse.
This is God's Story
How do you view the story of the Bible as it relates to you?
In your own life, what would it look like if you more deeply believed that you are living in God's Story and he is the main character?
How would your personal story feel or look different if you claimed Creation ("In the beginning...") as its beginning... instead of the day you were born?
This week, train yourself to think of God as the main character instead of yourself. Share what you experience.
In your own life, what would it look like if you more deeply believed that you are living in God's Story and he is the main character?
How would your personal story feel or look different if you claimed Creation ("In the beginning...") as its beginning... instead of the day you were born?
This week, train yourself to think of God as the main character instead of yourself. Share what you experience.
God's Goodness
Reflect on the theme of God's goodness in the passages.
How deeply do you believe that God is good?
In what ways do you struggle to believe it? Why?
How deeply do you believe that God is good?
In what ways do you struggle to believe it? Why?
Trusting God
Why is trusting God so important, right in the beginning of the story?
On a scale of 1 -10 how much do you trust God?
What would look different if you really believed that you could trust God?
On a scale of 1 -10 how much do you trust God?
What would look different if you really believed that you could trust God?
God's Authority
How did you view God's authority before SFL? What are you believing differently now?
How could fearing God be good for the foundation of your relationship with Him?
How could fearing God be good for the foundation of your relationship with Him?
Share your Thoughts
Take a moment to share your reflections with your group in your group chat. Sharing how God is working in your heart will encourage others in your group.