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Lesson Focus<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Brief introduction: Genesis 1\u20132:3 shows God\u2019s creative power and care.<\/li> <li>Big question: How does believing in a good creation shape our lives?<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Key Vocabulary<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Stewardship<\/li> <li>Imago Dei<\/li> <li>Sabbath<\/li> <li>Ecology<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Opening Prayer (Optional)<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Prayer Requests &amp; Praise Reports (Optional)<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Scripture Study<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Passage:<\/strong> Genesis 1\u20132:3<\/li> <li>Read and annotate the text<\/li> <li><strong>Guiding Questions:<\/strong> <ul> <li>What is the pattern of creation?<\/li> <li>Why did God call it \u201cvery good\u201d?<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li><strong>Memory Verse:<\/strong> Genesis 1:31<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Additional Scripture References (Optional)<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Psalm 104<\/li> <li>Romans 1:20<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Scholarship &amp; Worldview<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Background: Ancient Near Eastern creation stories vs. Genesis<\/li> <li>Major interpretations: literal, poetic, theological<\/li> <li>Modern issues: Environmental care, technology, human dignity<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Action Steps \/ Challenge for the Week<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Identify one way to live as a steward of creation<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Research or Debate Prompt<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>\u201cWhat does Genesis 1 teach us about our responsibility to the earth?\u201d<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Reflection &amp; Application<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>How does this passage impact your worldview or daily life?<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Accessibility\/Adaptation Notes<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Use visuals, group work, or tech tools to include everyone<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Creative or Leadership Project<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Create a presentation or digital project on \u201cCaring for God\u2019s World\u201d<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Self-Check Quiz<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Why did God call creation \u201cgood\u201d?<\/li> <li>What is \u201cImago Dei\u201d?<\/li> <li>Name one way you can care for creation<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Feedback Section <\/strong><\/p> <p>Reflect on the lesson and offer suggestions or personal insights about what worked, what could be improved, or general thoughts after completing the activities.<\/p> <p><strong>Portfolio Prompt<\/strong><\/p> <p>Add your creative response (artwork, poem, reflection, or project) about creation to your portfolio. 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