Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:

Read Genesis 1: 1-3.

1. Read the Apostles’ Creed together as a group... I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

2. What is the purpose of a creed? Why do we have creeds? Why are they important? What do you think might happen if we didn’t have creeds?

3. The Apostles’ Creed begins with the phrase, “I believe.” What does it mean to truly “believe”? What does this creed encourage us to believe?

4. What does the term “Father Almighty” mean to you? In what ways is God a “Good, Good Father,” as the song goes? How have you experienced God as both “Almighty” and “Father”?

5. What does it mean for God to be the “Creator of heaven and earth”? How do you see the “fingerprints of God” in the world around you?

6. Pastor Mick said that faith and science fit together perfectly. Do you agree? Why/why not?

7. Discuss how the 747 and chocolate cake analogies confirm God as Creator?

8. What did you think about the turtle image and the Louie Giglio video clip? Do they help you “believe” what the Apostles’ Creed is saying?

9. How does humanity interact with God’s creation? What are our roles in it as humans? Do you think God is still creating?

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and loving God, we believe you are God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. All of creation sings of your glory. You have brought order out of chaos. You knit the universe together with your intelligent, caring and compassionate design. We know we have only seen a glimpse of your good creation, thus we can scarcely comprehend the magnitude of your goodness. Continue to reveal yourself to us, we pray. Reveal yourself to us through your Word. Reveal yourself to us through nature. Reveal yourself to us through the beautiful mosaic of people all around the world and throughout time. Remind us of your great love for each and every one of us, so we might love others as you do. Help us to be the faithful stewards of your good creation that you have created us to be. We love you and we submit our lives to you. May all that we say and all that we do, always and everywhere, bring you honor and glory, Almighty God. Amen.