Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Yana Jenay Conner to discuss Genesis 1 & 2. In these two chapters we learn about God and the identity and purpose he gave humans.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Genesis 1 & 2 gives us a vision for how the world was in the very beginning. One word that is used to describe this dynamic is shalom. How would you describe shalom and how/where do we see it show up in these first two chapters of Genesis?
What is the vision of the life that God designed for us?
What is one way you see people fighting to find identity outside of who God is?
What kinds of things do you do to cultivate shalom/work towards the flourishing of those in your immediate community?
How does Genesis 1 & 2 and the theme of shalom point us toward the gospel?
Guest Bio:
Yana Jenay Conner is a writer and Bible teacher who seeks to help others think well about faith and culture. By God’s grace, she has served in full-time ministry for the past fifteen years in both the church and parachurch context and earned a Master in Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves at Vertical Church as the Discipleship Director and hosts a podcast called Living Single. You can find more of her writing and teaching at yanajenay.com.
Helpful Definitions:
Shalom: Wholeness
Reflection Question:
Where are you finding identity outside of God?
Continue Learning:
If you want to learn more about the entire story of the Bible check out Elizabeth’s new study, From Beginning To Forever.
Scripture Passage: Genesis 1 & 2
Video: Bible Project Shalom Video
Book: God of Creation by Jen Wilkin
Article: What Perfect Shalom Looks Like