"The Image of God, Part II" - Genesis 1:26-31 - Nathan Edwards

What is our purpose?

Questions for Personal Reflection

1. What are some ways you see our present culture struggle with a sense of purpose?

2. Consider the work that you do: How does it keep the world functioning and flourishing? How should this awareness affect the way we view our work?

3. Why do you think creation care has not been as much of a priority politically among evangelicals?

4. The US birthrate has recently fallen from 2.2 to 1.7, which is below replacement level (i.e. the population will decrease if this continues). Do you think Christian marriages should seek to push against this trend? Why or why not?

5. Read Genesis 1:28 and Matthew 28:18-20. How are these mandates complementary? How is disciple-making a part of fulfilling Genesis 1:28?

6. “As sin separates us from God, it also separates us from our purpose-filled life.” How have you experienced the truth of this statement in your life? How has believing in Jesus restored your purpose?

7. How might you lead a person feeling purposeless to consider the gospel?