A God who Creates

In session 1, we give descriptions of God, a God who acts and a God who creates. We also talk about the Pentateuch or the first five books.

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Descriptions of God
- The Pentateuch = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
Gods who Act
A God who “creates”
Genesis 1
- Days of Creation
Genesis 2 and on…

Questions for Discussion and Reflection

Look up the following texts, all of which use the Hebrew word bara’, "to create": Exod 34:10; Num 16:30; Deut 4:32; Isa 4:5; 40:26, 28; 41:20; 43:1, 7, 15; 45:7-8; 48:7; 54:16; 57:19; 65:17-18; Ps 51:12; 102:19; 104:30; 148:5; Eccl 12:1. What types of things does God bara’ in the Old Testament?
Why is it significant for us to understand God as Creator?
What do you think about God creating in light of humanity's choice to sin? What do you think about God creating again out of man’s chaos?
Spend some time praying, thanking God for the various things he has created.