Lesson 1: Before All

Only One: The God Beyond Belief

Doctrinal Truth - God the Father
Students will recognize that God is the self-existent Creator Who gives purpose for life and will be challenged to worship Him.

Your design is a sign of the Divine.

Psalm 90:2

Teaching Outline

I. God, Our Self-Existent Creator, .

a. God's self-existence makes Him . (Genesis 1:1, 2:4; Exodus 3:14)

I AM: "Jehovah, the self-existent one"

b. God's self-existence doesn't negate His for us. (Isaiah 46:9; Psalm 113:4-6)

c. God's self-existence helps us to appreciate our in life. (Psalm 139:13-16)

II. God, Our Self-Existent Creator, . (Psalm 19:1, 7-8; 84:11)

III. God, Our Self-Existent Creator, . (Romans 1:18-21)

Small Group Discussion Questions

What parts of our world demonstrate complexity or design?
When you hear that God is eternal and self-existing, what thoughts come to mind?
When considering God as the Creator, why should we obey Him?
In which of these areas do you think you could improve: being more involved in worship or being more obedient to God?

October Bible Review

Bible Books - Books of History

These books trace Israel's story from entering the Promised Land through the judges and kings, exile, and eventual return.

Joshua • Judges • Ruth • 1 Samuel • 2 Samuel • 1 Kings • 2 Kings • 1 Chronicles • 2 Chronicles • Ezra • Nehemiah • Esther

Bible Memory - New Creation

2 Corinthians 5:17

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

2 Corinthians 5:17