Tonight introduces the idea that our lives unfold within the grand story of God’s Kingdom. We can’t truly understand ourselves, our identities, or our purpose if we don’t understand what God is doing in the world. God created men and women out of love - we are His prized creation! We were made to know, love, and enjoy Him, and to partner with His children on a mission to multiply disciples of Jesus and expand the dominion of God’s Kingdom.

Here are some discussion questions to further guide your conversation:

• Read Genesis 1:26-27. What do you think it means to be made “in the image of God”? How is humankind similar to God? How are humans dissimilar?

• Read Gen. 1:28. Why do you think God wanted humans to fill the earth? God commands Adam and Eve to “subdue the earth”. What does that tell us about the earth God made? What does it tell us about God? About ourselves? 

• What did God mean when He told Adam to “have dominion” over the earth? What do you think it looked like for Adam to have dominion over Eden? 

• What do you think it means for you to have dominion today? Do you think you exercise any dominion right now? In what areas could you begin to exercise dominion?

• Adam partnered with Eve to fulfill his calling. What do you think your “calling” from God is today? What does “partnership” look like now? What partnerships are necessary for you to fulfill your calling?

• Practically, how can you partner with other believers or grow in discipleship or dominion?

• Pray together, asking God to help us become people He can trust with His Kingdom.