Lesson Title

Date: [Month Day, Year] • Scripture: [Book Chapter:Verses]

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Come, Follow Me Reading

This week's Come, Follow Me assignment:

CFM Manual: Read this week's Come, Follow Me

Lesson Overview

Main Theme

Describe the main theme or focus of this lesson.

Key Questions

  • What does this passage teach us about [topic]?
  • How can we apply this principle in our lives?
  • What patterns do we see in these chapters?

Learning Objectives

  • Understand [concept or principle]
  • Recognize [pattern or connection]
  • Apply [teaching] to daily life
Scripture Analysis
Genesis 1:1-5 Creation Day 1 – Light and Darkness

Key Verses

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)

Discussion Points

  • What does "In the beginning" tell us about God's nature?
  • The first act of creation is separating light from darkness
  • Pattern: God creates through organization and separation

Cross-References

Genesis 1:6-19 Creation Days 2-4 – Order and Purpose

Key Concepts

  • Firmament divides waters (Day 2)
  • Dry land appears, plants created (Day 3)
  • Lights in firmament for signs and seasons (Day 4)

Insights

Each day builds upon the previous, showing deliberate planning and purpose. God creates environments before He creates the beings that will inhabit them.

Moses 2:26-28 Creation of Mankind – Image of God

Key Verses

"And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness..." (Moses 2:26)

Discussion Points

  • What does it mean to be created in God's image?
  • The plural "us" – evidence of the Godhead working together
  • Mankind given dominion and stewardship

Modern Application

Understanding our divine nature helps us see ourselves and others as God sees us. We have divine potential and sacred responsibility as stewards of creation.

Discussion Topics

For Class Discussion

1. The Pattern of Creation

How does the account of Creation teach us about God's character? What patterns do you notice?

  • Organization over chaos
  • Progressive development
  • Purpose and intentionality

2. Our Divine Nature

What does it mean that we are created in God's image? How should this influence how we view ourselves and others?

3. Stewardship Responsibilities

What responsibilities come with dominion over the earth? How do we balance use with reverence?

Additional Resources

Talks and Articles

Study Aids

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Teacher Notes

Preparation Tips:

  • Read all three creation accounts (Genesis, Moses, Abraham) and note differences
  • Consider bringing visual aids or creating a timeline
  • Prepare questions that encourage class participation

Time Management:

  • Opening (5 min): Review Come, Follow Me reading
  • Scripture Analysis (25 min): Walk through key passages
  • Discussion (15 min): Class shares insights and applications
  • Closing (5 min): Testimony and invitation to act

Personal Preparation:

Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have this class learn. Be prepared to adapt based on the Spirit's promptings.