Opening Question: How are humans like God?

Introduction to Lesson 1

It seems each quarterly that takes a theological topic begins with Genesis. While this is often appropriate, the lessons often feel like nearly an exact repeat of previous quarters. From a covenant perspective, it becomes important to frame human existence by its similarity to the Creator. We are beings who live in interdependence with each other. This was intended by the Creator who also wishes to live in association with us; in fact, He would rather die than live without us!

Created in God’s Image: Genesis 1-2

Genesis 1:27-29 is the center ...