"The Debt of Love"

THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN CREATION

part 2

Genesis 1:20-31

I. God’s Goodness in Preparing the Earth to Sustain Life 3-19

    A. Light 3-5

    B. Atmosphere 6-8

    C. Dry Land and Sea 9-10

    D. Plants 11-13

    E. Sun, Moon and Stars 14-19

II. God’s Goodness in Creating a Great Variety of

Creatures 20-25

A. Sea Creatures 20-23

    B. Birds 20-23

    C. Animal life 24-25

III. God’s Goodness in Creating Man 26-31

    A. In God’s Image 26; 2:7

    B. Male and Female 27; 2:18-20

    C. Marriage 28; 2:21-24

    D. Dominion 26,28

    E. Abundant Provision 29-30

    F. God’s Goodness Displayed 31

THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN CREATION

part 2

Genesis 1:20-31

1. Explain the parallel that exists between the first 3 days of creation and the last three days. [Introduction]

2. How have sea creatures and birds displayed God’s goodness, especially toward man? 1:20-23

3. How does God display His goodness in creating land animals? 1:24-25

4. Explain the uniqueness of God’s actions in creating man. 1:26-31; 2:18-24

5. How is God’s goodness displayed in the way He created man?