Opening Discussion

• Where is the most beautiful place you have visited? What makes it so special?

Shortened Version

Read and Discuss

Mark 10:2-9

2 Some Pharisees came to test him, asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

3 He replied to them, “What did Moses command you?”

4 They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.”

5 But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts. 6 But from the beginning of creation God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother 8 and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

• What does this passage show us about how Jesus viewed creation?
• Why does it matter what Jesus thinks about how this world started and the nature of humans?
• How does what you believe about creation influence the way you live your life and treat others?

Colossians 1:16

For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him.

• What does this tell us about creation?
• What does this teach us about the Creator?
• How can you learn more about the Lord this week by spending time in His creation?

Discipleship Questions

• How can you share the love of Jesus with others this week?
• What is one way you can spend time in God’s creation this week?

Extended Edition

Read and Discuss

Mark 10:2-9

2 Some Pharisees came to test him, asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

3 He replied to them, “What did Moses command you?”

4 They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.”

5 But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts. 6 But from the beginning of creation God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother 8 and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

• What does this passage show us about how Jesus viewed creation?
• Why does it matter what Jesus thinks about how this world started and the nature of humans?
• How does what you believe about creation influence the way you live your life and treat others?
• Why does Jesus emphasize the male and female part of God’s creation?
• If someone believes that there is no creator, how might they view people and the world around them?
• How do we make sure that we view people the way Jesus viewed people?

Colossians 1:16

For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him.

• What does this tell us about creation?
• What does this teach us about the Creator?
• How can you learn more about the Lord this week by spending time in His creation?
• How did Jesus treat people while He was on this earth?
• What are some ways you treat people like Jesus treated people?
• What are some ways you could improve on how you treat others?

Genesis 1:1

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

• Why do some people call this the most controversial verse in the Bible?
• If God is the creator, what does that mean about His authority over our lives?
• What are some ways you can remind yourself of Jesus’ authority over your life each day?
• What are some arguments people come up with for not believing God is the Creator?
• Are there any areas of creation you struggle with?
  • Who can you talk to this week about those things?

Discipleship Questions

• How can you share the love of Jesus with others this week?
• What is one way you can spend time in God’s creation this week?

Memorize it!

Colossians 1:16

For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him.

Prayer TACOS

Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for showing us His power through the created world around us

Adoration- Worship the Lord for being the Creator

Confess to the times you’ve not treated His creation (including people) the way that Jesus taught us to treat them

Others- Pray for an opportunity to talk with someone that doubts that God is the Creator. Ask for wisdom in how to speak with them.

Self- Pray that God would show you different aspects of His character this week through creation.