CELL
NOTES
ICE BREAKER
At what time of day are you at your
most creative and energetic? Do projects
wait for a “rainy day” or when you have more time, or do you get on with them
now?
THEME
Harvest
SERMON
OUTLINE
1. The world can be an awesome
place. As the reading says, it is good.
2. The Bible assumes the eternal
existence of God (Gen.1: 1) and that He designs and created the natural
order. It is not a scientific text book,
but asserts the principle of God as creator – reflected in the idea of
“intelligent design” gaining currency today.
3. We gain satisfaction from
creativity, because we are made in the image of a creator God.
4. vs 28 – 29 assert that humans are specifically
charged with responsibility for the care of the rest of creation, which is also
provided for our sustenance.
5. When humanity fell (Gen
6. As
history has unfolded, so man’s care for creation has been very patchy, and
frequently selfish.
7. The global village of 100.
8. What can we do? A lot!
The video from
9. Commit to generosity and
responsible behaviour. Undertake daily
acts of generosity and random kindness.
QUESTIONS
OF APPLICATION
1. What aspect of the created world
is most inspiring to you? How does it
affect your understanding of God?
2. How do you practice the
responsibility given in v.28? Is there
any way you can take this more seriously?
How much of a priority should it be in your life?
3. When were you last on the
receiving (or giving) end of a spontaneous act of generosity?
4. The harvest gifts will go to the
Archer Project. How do you react to the
homeless, beggars, sellers of “The Big Issue”?