God the Father and Creator (The Creed: Part 1)

The Creed

Part One: “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.”

There are a few places in the Bible where these twin aspects of God’s nature, both as Father and as Creator, are expressed.

• Someone in the group read aloud Isaiah 64:1-9.
• Someone else read out Psalm 139:13-16.
• And (finally), take a look at Deuteronomy 32:3-18 (it’s a bit longer, so skim read if you need to.)

What are some of the things that these passages teach us about God?

Can you think of any places in the Gospels where you see Jesus acting like a Father and Creator?

This belief is important not just because it defines one of the ways that Christians think about God. It can and should be demonstrated in our actions.

• How can you live as a mirror of God’s Fatherly (or Motherly) and Creative nature in the world?
• How might this impact how you work?
• Are there people close to you who you feel called to empower, inspire, and (with their consent) develop?

How can you explore and uncover more of the beauty of God’s creation?

• In your work?
• In your own creative pursuits?
• In nature?

What spaces help you worship our Father-Creator God?

• Music?
• Art?
• The natural environment?
• Somewhere peaceful and meditative?

How can you create some time this week to go to a space where you can easily worship?