Genesis 1-11 - Response

1)    Briefly describe how you have experienced God taking the initiative both in your life and the world in general.

2)    When God gives mankind agency, how does this not take away from His sovereignty? What is the comfort in this?

3)    Parents understand the importance of boundaries for their children. What might be parallels between parenting and God giving mankind limits/boundaries?

4)    “The core sin under every sin is unbelief- the refusal to rest in the promises, assurances, and truths of the gospel.” – Robert Thune. How does this quote relate to our main question: Will I live a life of faith or the faithless life?

5)    “Whatever we desire is a good gift from God.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

6)    God does not force Cain’s obedience. Instead, He calls him to “do well” and to rule over sin. When Cain chose otherwise, there were consequences, but there was also God’s continued grace. How can this pattern be applied in your life?

7)    Read Genesis 6:5-6. What is revealed about the heart of God?

8)    Read Hebrews 11:1-7. Why is faith needed in order to please God?

9)    Read Romans 7:15-20. If we are all a mix of good and bad decisions, how is faith to inform our actions?

10) “Being a man or woman of faith is a commitment from the heart, spoken, and seen in our life.” How can you affirm this in each other and encourage one another to continue in this in light of the situations you face?