A divine perspective on human beings

Read the following verses and reflect on what the Spirit of God is saying through His written Word.

Bible text(s)

Genesis 1

₂₆God said, “Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures.”

₂₇So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women.

Genesis 1:26-27CEVOpen in Bible reader

1 Samuel 16

₇But the LORD told him, “Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.”

1 Samuel 16:7CEVOpen in Bible reader

Romans 2

₁₁God doesn't have any favourites!

Romans 2:11CEVOpen in Bible reader

Acts 10

₃₄Peter then said:

Now I am certain that God treats all people alike. ₃₅God is pleased with everyone who worships him and does right, no matter what nation they come from.

Acts 10:34-35CEVOpen in Bible reader

When you read/study the text

WHAT DOES IT SAY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

When determining the meaning behind each verse, there are a number of rules for Bible interpretation:

Christ is the rule – All Scripture speaks of Christ, so seeing Him is the key to understanding the passage. Don’t read too much into it – If the plain sense makes common sense, seek no other sense.

Definitions – Carefully uncover the meaning of words as used in their context.

Application – The entire Bible is written for us. It is inspired and profitable, and we’re supposed to read all of it, listen to it, and apply it in our lives. However, not all of the Bible was written directly to us.

Context – A text without context is a pretext. Sometimes we presume the meaning. How does the text fit within the verses preceding and following?

HOW DOES IT APPLY? Write down any thoughts, insights, or questions that you may want to think about and study further.