Big Idea: God created us to be like Him, in perfect togetherness forever.

Bible Passage: Genesis 2

This week we talked about how God created people. He made the man from dust, and created Eve from Adam's side. God made His children to be like Him, "in His image". He loves His children more than all of the rest of creation. God is our loving Creator and King. He made us to be in perfect togetherness, without shame or guilt or sin – with Himself, with each other and with creation – forever and ever. How wonderful to be called His beloved children!

We know that our world now is not perfect, and is broken because of our sin. It is only because of Jesus and His sacrifice for our sin that we can be called God's children. We can now look forward to perfect togetherness forever in eternity with Him.

Family Activity

Hold a 'funny face' contest. Take turns with your family around the table making the silliest faces you can. Then  see who can match each silly face. Discuss ways we can 'match' or 'be like' God. What are ways we cannot be like Him?

Ask children, "How are we like God?" "How are we different to God?" "What does it mean to be "made in the image" of God?" "If everyone is made in God's image, how should we treat them?"

Pray together and thank God for making a way for us to be in perfect togetherness forever with Him because of Jesus.