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Sermons aren't just for Sunday. The resources below are intended to help you get MORE out of the Sunday message: watch (or rewatch) the sermon, read scripture, answer questions in your personal quiet time or with family or small group, and dive deeper with additional resources group There is so much MORE to following Jesus.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH (WEEK 6)

READ SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:1; 26-28; Psalm 100:3; Hebrews 1:3

KNOW THE BIG IDEA: God is standard for your value and worth

DISCUSS

"Who am I? Why am I here? What's my purpose?"
- How important are these questions in your life? How do you answer these questions for yourself?

Genesis 1:1 How does the belief in God as your creator influence your sense of identity?

Psalm 100:3 How do you think the idea of being self-ruled and self-authoritative relates to the concept of stealing glory and authority due to God? Have you ever thought about it as stealing from God?

Genesis 1:26–27 suggests that when God created us, He declared over us that we are "like God." How does this declaration affect your understanding of your value? intrinsic value as a human being?
- What are some ways we try to determine our worth through success or accomplishments?
- What other things do we do to feel valuable and worthy? What are the dangers?

Genesis 1:26–28 says our sole purpose is to be an extension of the glory of God. What does it mean to "represent God" today and how can we do that in our daily lives?
- How does the concept of bearing the image of God relate to the idea of ordering what is disordered? What practical examples can you think of where you can act as an image bearer?
- How does all this influence your understanding of your own purpose and calling?
- How does the idea of being an image bearer of God inspire you to live out your purpose in a practical way?

Consider the statement, "You are not worthless, you have been bought with a price." What does this mean to you, and how does it affect your view of yourself and your value?
- How does it impact how you treat others?

PRAY

Close with a prayer time for your faith journey and the journies of people in your family, small group, or friend circles.

Consider writing down prayer requests.
Pray specifically for...
- areas where God is calling you, or your family or group, to be obedient to Jesus and for opportunities to share your freedom in Christ with others.
- strength to be the church, to be urgent about the kingdom, and to follow Jesus without hesitation.
- for God to reveal the next steps for His Kingdom and how to live in a way that pleases God.

DIG DEEPER

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY TOOLS:

RESOURCES FOR THIS SERIES:

Books:
- Bible Doctrine (Grudem);
- Do You Believe (Tripp);
- You Are a Theologian (Wilkin/English);
- Biblical Doctrine (MacArthur/Mayhue)