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NL401

Creation by the Word

Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a

Graphics Options

The Narrative Alive graphics are designed with careful thought about how they relate to the text. We've provided possible sermon themes for each graphic to help you choose the direction that best fits your sermon.
In the Beginning
Option A
In the Beginning
Sermon themes:
God creates out of nothing. God speaks and it is so.
In the beginning there was complete chaos and darkness. God brings light and order.
Creation is good but not perfect.
Graphic description:
The background of the image suggests the chaos of a vast universe. But the central circle represents God bringing light and focus to earth's creation.
CREATION: A Model for Relationship & Rest
Option B
Creation: A Model for Relationship & Rest
Sermon themes:
From the very beginning, God makes a statement for rest and sabbath.
God chooses an interdependent relationship with and among creatures in creation.
Rather than work unilaterally, God’s approach to creation is communal.
Graphic description:
The overlapping circles suggest a Venn diagram of the intersection between our need for relationship and our need for quiet rest.
Dynamic Creation - Powerful Possibilities
Option C
Dynamic Creation, Powerful Possibilities
Sermon themes:
Creation isn’t a one-time event. God creates it to be ongoing.
There is beauty in the fact that creation is unfinished and always becoming.
Humanity will forever play a role in the unfolding of God’s creation.
Graphic description:
The "waves" in the image represent not only the dynamic energy of God's creation but also the vast potential for ongoing movement and change.
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