1. Skits Group #1 : Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a Group #2 : Genesis 2:4b – 2:25

2. Announcements St. Francis table –Saturday 5:30am –Bring money for lunch –Headcount? Go to Confession – Friday, March 12 th Mission Trip payments due today! Passion play

3. T-Shirts Black Shamrock Green Pick a gray And pick 2 more colors

4. In the beginning….. February 28 th, 2010

5. Question Which skit was more accurate? Both are right!! There are 2 creation stories in the Bible

6. What the Bible is NOT The Bible is not a science or a history textbook

7. What the Bible IS The revealed truth of God

8. Genesis Not a moment by moment description. Its SYMBOLIC ! CCC 337

9. Genesis How God tells us about His world –The value of creation –Creation praises its Creator CCC 337

10. Creation Beauty that reflects its Creator’s infinite Beauty

11. Us We are made in the image of the Creator We are the summit of creation!

12. DINOSAURS!?!?!?!?!?!??

13. Evolution? What if evolution and God work just fine together? Evolved = created over time

14. What you need to believe about Creation God planned and created the World –how? -- we aren’t sure God gave human beings eternal souls We are made to be loved by God and love Him back

15. Discuss Get in your groups Read the story of the Fall –Genesis 3:1-21

16. Discuss How does God react to Adam and Eve’s sin? –Is it what you would expect? How do Adam and Eve feel when God confronts them? –Can you relate to this feeling? When was the last time you blamed someone else for something you did? –Why did you try to pass the blame? Why does God want us to obey Him? How is your relationship with God affected when you disobey Him? What practical things can you do when faced with temptations?

17. Challenge Read the Gospels !