God in the Beginning
January 5, 2020
Genesis 1:1–4 (ESV)
1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.
Central Idea:
The sermon “God in the Beginning” emphasizes that God is the sovereign Creator of the universe, bringing everything into existence by His will, word, Spirit, hand, and wisdom. It underscores that creation was perfect and purposeful, intended for His glory and for humanity to worship and revere Him.
Keywords:
• Creation
• Beginning
• God
• Heavens
• Earth
• Light
Outline Objectives:
1. Affirm that God created the heavens and the earth.
2. Highlight the creation methods: by God’s will, word, Spirit, hand, and wisdom.
3. Emphasize the perfection of God’s creation.
4. Discuss the purposes of creation: for God’s glory, human worship, and His possession and use.
Bible References:
1. Genesis 1:1–4
2. John 1:1–3
3. Hebrews 1:10
4. Psalm 136:5
5. Genesis 1:31
6. Psalm 19:1–2
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. God created the heavens and the earth by His word.
2. Creation was imperfect and lacked purpose.
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, for what purpose did God create the world?
• A) For human entertainment
• B) For His glory
• C) For scientific exploration
• D) For economic gain
2. Which scripture states, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”?
• A) John 1:1
• B) Genesis 1:1
• C) Psalm 19:1
• D) Hebrews 1:10
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” This verse is found in __________.
2. According to the sermon, God created the world by His will, word, Spirit, hand, and __________.
Short Essay:
• Discuss the significance of God creating the world for His glory and how this purpose influences human responsibility towards creation.
January 5, 2020
Genesis 1:1–4 (ESV)
1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.
Central Idea:
The sermon “God in the Beginning” emphasizes that God is the sovereign Creator of the universe, bringing everything into existence by His will, word, Spirit, hand, and wisdom. It underscores that creation was perfect and purposeful, intended for His glory and for humanity to worship and revere Him.
Keywords:
• Creation
• Beginning
• God
• Heavens
• Earth
• Light
Outline Objectives:
1. Affirm that God created the heavens and the earth.
2. Highlight the creation methods: by God’s will, word, Spirit, hand, and wisdom.
3. Emphasize the perfection of God’s creation.
4. Discuss the purposes of creation: for God’s glory, human worship, and His possession and use.
Bible References:
1. Genesis 1:1–4
2. John 1:1–3
3. Hebrews 1:10
4. Psalm 136:5
5. Genesis 1:31
6. Psalm 19:1–2
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. God created the heavens and the earth by His word.
2. Creation was imperfect and lacked purpose.
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, for what purpose did God create the world?
• A) For human entertainment
• B) For His glory
• C) For scientific exploration
• D) For economic gain
2. Which scripture states, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”?
• A) John 1:1
• B) Genesis 1:1
• C) Psalm 19:1
• D) Hebrews 1:10
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” This verse is found in __________.
2. According to the sermon, God created the world by His will, word, Spirit, hand, and __________.
Short Essay:
• Discuss the significance of God creating the world for His glory and how this purpose influences human responsibility towards creation.

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