Lesson 3 of 17 · Genesis 1:1-2:3

Creation and the Worship of God

Study Genesis 1:1-2:3 to see God as Creator, creation as purposeful, humanity as His image-bearers, and worship as our proper response.

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Required course reading

Genesis 1:1-31 - The Worship of God the Creator

Read: Complete chapter

PDF pages: 25-40 · About 25 minutes

Read the full creation study, focusing on God as Maker, Designer, Provider, Purpose, and Deliverer.

Optional deeper reading: Genesis 1 - Reflections on World’s Religions (PDF pages 41-46 · about 8 minutes).

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Introduction

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Genesis 1 presents a world made by God's power, wisdom, goodness, and purpose. Because God is Maker, Designer, Provider, and King, creation calls every person to trust, worship, and obey Him.

Learning objectives

  • Summarize what Genesis teaches about the Creator and His work.
  • Explain why creation establishes human responsibility to worship God.
  • Describe humanity's dignity and purpose as God's image-bearers.
  • Apply creation truths to trust, obedience, and daily dependence on God.

Lesson outline

Follow the main teaching

  1. The worship of the Creator

    God's works reveal His power, wisdom, goodness, order, and purpose.

  2. The meaning of creation

    The universe is not random; it is ordered, purposeful, and dependent on God.

  3. Humanity in God's image

    Men and women receive dignity, responsibility, relationship, and stewardship.

  4. God as Maker, Designer, and Provider

    Our existence, calling, and genuine needs all depend on Him.

  5. Worship and obedience

    The fitting response to creation is wholehearted trust, gratitude, worship, and submission.

Class discussion

Reflect and apply

  1. What attributes of God are displayed in creation?
  2. Why does creation make every person responsible to worship God?
  3. What does being made in God's image imply?
  4. How does creation shape our understanding of purpose?
  5. Where do you need to depend more consciously on God as Provider?