The Generosity of God

1. God had a plan in creation - Gen 1

Day 1 - God created day & night

Day 2 - God created the sky & sea

Day 3 - God created the land

Day 4 - God filled the day & night with sun, moon, and stars

Day 5 - God filled the sky & sea with fish & birds

Day 6 - God filled the land with animals and mankind

2. God created mankind in His image

Genesis 1:26–27 CSB

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, the whole earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.

Note that both men & women are created in God’s image.

What is God’s image?

God’s image includes, but is not limited to:

His life, and ability to recreate it - Genesis 2:7, Gen 1:28

His authority - Gen 1:28-30, Gen 2:15, 19

His work ethic - Gen 2:15

His care - Gen 2:23-24

Who has this image?

Genesis 1:26-27 - Man = adam = humanity

What does that mean for us?

Colossians 1:15, 20, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Ambassador analogy - John 13:16

Application

Let’s live the life God has given us for His glory.

Let’s represent God’s authority rightly over His creation.

Let’s work according to the Lord

Colossians 3:23–24 CSB

Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.

Let’s care for those around us and truly reflect the image and character of God.