This week's lessons: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20

Adult Student Pew-work

Focus Statement: "Let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years ..."

  1. Who do the people of your church say they are?

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  1. What is the difference between caretaking and consuming?

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  1. How does the concept of “ownership” set us against one another, and how does this story of origin call us to reflect on that particular cultural value?

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  1. What is the difference between "abundance" and "excess"?

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  1. How does this story influence our sense of gratitude and of generosity?

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Next week: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 and Psalm 46 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 and Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24, Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31), Matthew 7:21-29


This week's lessons: Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11, John 17:1-11

Sermon Summary

What Scripture is the Sermon is based on?

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What is the main point of the Sermon?

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Write down any figures of speech used by the preacher (Metaphors, Similes, hyperbole)

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Write down any new, unusual or particularly interesting words the preacher uses

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Next week: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 and Psalm 46 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 and Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24, Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31), Matthew 7:21-29