To inspire the congregation to see and respect the sacred worth of every individual as a reflection of God's image
Scripture Verses to Support the Sermon Topic:
1. Psalm 139:14 - 'I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.'
2. Ephesians 2:10 - 'For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.'
3. Matthew 25:40 - 'The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.''
Language Suggestions:
1. In Genesis 1:27, the phrase 'in the image of God' can be explored further. The Hebrew word for 'image' is 'tselem,' which can also mean 'likeness' or 'representation.'
2. The Hebrew word for 'God' in Genesis 1:27 is 'Elohim,' which is a plural form.
Additional Ideas:
1. Explore the concept of sacred worth by discussing how Jesus treated people from all walks of life during his ministry.
2. Discuss the implications of recognizing the image of God in others, such as promoting justice, equality, and inclusivity in society.
3. Address common barriers that hinder people from seeing others as God sees them, such as prejudice, stereotypes, or personal biases.