Captivated by the King: Delegated Authority

Genesis 1

Introduction:

New Mission Statement:

We are captivated by the King, so our mission is to make disciples who discover the joy of belonging to Jesus with resurrection life.

Theme of Kingdom throughout Scripture and tying it into the mission statement

Where is the Author standing as he records these words?

Throne Room! Throne room language

King speaks and it happens

Structure of Genesis 1

I will create this.

Then I will fill it with that.

Image= Idol

Crown Jewel of Creation: Humanity

GOOD, GOOD, GOOD...

NOT good for man to be alone

Men and Women

Numbers 33:51-52:

When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan, then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you and destroy all their figured stones and destroy all their metal images and demolish all their high places.

Delegated Authority

Genesis 1:26-29

Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,

so that they may rule…

So God created mankind in his own image,

in the image of God he created them;

male and female he created them…

Rule over the fish… birds… every living creature.

I give you every… plant… tree… They will be yours…

Psalm 8:5-6

You have made them a little lower than the angels

and crowned them with glory and honor.

You made them rulers over the works of your hands;

you put everything under their feet.

Psalm 115:16

“The earth He has given to humankind.”