Joy of All Nations
9.17.2023 - Creation as a display of God's Glory - Genesis 1:1-26
Locations & Times
Sharon Elementary School
3595 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Introduction
1. God's relationship to creation: God is independent of creation [1-2]
Implication: God is a fountain that gives, not a vacuum that creates
2. God's purpose for creation: For the display of His glory and our enjoyment of His glory [3-6]
Spectrum of creation views:
1.6 “Literal Days” View (Young Earth)
2.6 “Day-Age” View (Old Earth)
3.6 “Work-Days” View (Literary Framework)
1.6 “Literal Days” View (Young Earth)
2.6 “Day-Age” View (Old Earth)
3.6 “Work-Days” View (Literary Framework)
Implication: See and savor more of God as you consider creation
1. See pointers to God's nature
2. See pointers to God's wisdom, care, and creativity
3. See pointers to God's salvation in Christ
Day 1 - God creates light
Day 2 - God creates the waters
Day 3 - God creates fruit bearing trees
Day 4 - God creates the sun
Day 5 - God creates the birds
Day 6 - God creates animals
Conclusion