Genesis 1:1-2 | In the Beginning

Reflection Questions

1. What stuck out to you about either the context of Genesis or the opening two verses? Why? 
2. How does understanding the wilderness (Exodus) context of when Genesis was written help us to read Genesis with fresh eyes?  
3. Why is it significant that “God” (Elohim) is plural in verse 1, while “created” is singular? 
4. How does knowing your origin story in Genesis shape your identity as a follower of Jesus? Aka, how does Genesis prepare us to “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called?” (Eph 4:1)
5. How does Genesis 1:1-2 motivate us to share the gospel with others? How does it help you engage friends who believe in naturalism, materialism, or secular origin stories of creation?