The Pinnacle of God's Creation

How did the Christian understanding of human worth and the image of God transform the world? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from the Bible.

Sermon Discussion

1. How would you respond to someone who sees Christianity as a negative influence in the world today? How would you make sure you respond lovingly? What evidence would you point to?
2. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read Genesis 1:26–28. In these verses, we see God creates humanity with a distinct task and distinct identity. What are they? How does this separate humanity from the rest of creation?
4. Read Genesis 9:6; James 3:9. Does the image of God still exist after sin? In what way does the Bible describe the image of God as the source of all human dignity?
5. Read John 1:1–5, 9–14. What does John’s version of the Christmas story tell us about the value God places on humanity?
6. Our sermon looked at three areas where Christian understanding of the image of God transformed the world: children, women, and slavery. What is something you learned? Discuss how the image of God transformed each of these areas.
7. What is one way that you can apply the sermon this week?