Religion 7: Chapters 1 & 2

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Class # First & Last Name:

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What was it like at the first moment of creation?

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How did we get here, and why are we here?

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Write one thing that you have learned about God through Sacred Scripture. Please tell me what account or passage helped you to know it.

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Take a few minutes to reflect on the past couple of weeks. Choose two days and identify a simple "creation connection" for each. Write about one way you experienced God's presence. Where or when did you experience a connection with God's creation? For example, perhaps you saw evidence of the "works of God"
when you saw the sun rise or went for a walk. Be sure to explain how you gave praise to God.

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How do we come to know who God is?

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What aspects of nature help you see God as the creator?

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How do you experience God's presence in the world?

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List some ways we come to know God. What are some questions you have about God and creation?

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How do you humans fit into God's plan?

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What do you think God's plan has to do with you?

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What signs of God's plan exist in the world?

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What are some of the things that we know about God?

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When have you counted on someone to tell you the truth -and they did? When has someone counted on you to tell them the truth -and you did?

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What does all this tell you about the power of truth?

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When have you noticed and acknowledged God's greatness? What was it like to do so?

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List the names of three friends or family who, through their actions, reflect attributes of God.

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Choose one and write a concrete example of what he or she has done, or does, to live in God's image.

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How is the Word of God living?

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How can you learn more about God?

Look up the following Scripture passages and use these questions to guide your reflection.
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Hebrews 4:12 How is God's Word alive in the things I do?

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Psalm 118:6 How is the passage meaningful to me now?

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Ephesians 5:8 In what ways has God's Word helped me live as a disciple of Jesus?

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What are some of the ways that God speaks to us?

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How do the senses of Scripture help us understand its message?

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Think of a time when you heard a single story told by more than one person. Why do you think there can be differences in the way two people tell

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In your table groups, read a passage from one of the Gospels. Write about what it means to you. Then, as a group, discuss the meanings each member found in the passage.

What do you learn about God's Word when you see the way different people respond to it?

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How does God speak to us today?

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What wisdom can you learn from Scripture?

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Choose one of your favorite Scripture passages. Write what the Scripture is about, or what is means to you. (Some examples are relating to a new person, choosing values you want to live by, or dealing with conflicts.)

What does it mean?

How does it affect my life?