Welcome to the 2022 Key Chapters of the Bible Podcast! Starting today, we're back in Genesis 1 for another run through God's Word together! Genesis 1 is one of the most important passages in the entire Bible. Here, we learn about God, His work in creation, His design for us, and we'll begin to answer the questions of "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" and "What does God want me to do with my life?" The answers are powerful and life-changing. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Read through Genesis 1 and underline the verses that are particularly meaningful to you. Why did you underline them? Draw a circle around every occurrence of the word "said." Who is speaking? What does this say about how creation came about? Is this truth a struggle for you to accept? Why or why not? Draw a box around every occurrence of the word "good." What does this tell us about the condition of God's original design? Why is that important for us to know as we now live in a world that is not perfect? Genesis 1 describes trillions upon trillions of actions in simplified terminology that anyone can understand. What does this tell us about God's intent to clearly communicate His message to mankind? According to the study, who "made God"? In reading Genesis 1, what is God like? How is this similar or different from what people typically think about Him? Throughout this passage, God's creation takes place over 6 days. How should these days be understood? What impact does this have on your understanding of how the universe came into existence? When did you first realize God created the light before He created the Sun and Moon? Did that surprise you? Did it cause you to question God's Word? How does our understanding of God's glory relate to the order in which He created light? Revelation 22:5 tells us that the New Heaven and the New Earth will have no darkness. Why do you think God allowed darkness here? Why won't there be darkness in the New Heaven and New Earth? What are some possible reasons God refers to Himself in the plural in verse 26? How does John 1:1-3 fit in with Genesis 1? Likewise, how was Jesus involved in creation? What does Genesis 1:27 mean when it says mankind was created in God's image? What does this not mean? What kinds of conclusions should we not draw from this statement? In Genesis 1:28, the Lord commands mankind to "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth." What reasons are given in the study for mankind to "fill the earth"? How does this relate to verse 27? As you reflect upon the God who created you, what do you think are some reasons for why you are "here"? If a person is struggling to answer this question, what advice would you give them to help them find their purpose(s) in life? When you go throughout your day and look at the world God has created, what should your response be? How might this guide you to develop a habit of worship and praise to God throughout your day? According to Romans 1:20-23, how is this different from how people of the world typically respond to creation? The Key Chapters Bible Podcast is a daily, 15ish minute podcast that goes over the key chapters of the Bible, one per day, explaining how it fits into the overall message of God and how it relates to our lives now. Jump in today or start back in Genesis 1! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Available on all major podcast platforms, and now on The YouVersion Bible App Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.