What is Man that God Is Mindful of Us?
First Reading
Genesis 2:18-24 • Job 1:1, 2:1-10 • Psalm 8 • Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 • Mark 10:2-16
Today’s object is a work in progress. You’ll be talking to your people while you are creating something. Consider having them create something along with you.
Suggestions:
- Cut out a string of paper dolls
- Craft a simple figure out of play dough or modeling clay.
- Start a stick figure on a flip board or felt board and ask each person to add something to the creation.
- Or leave an empty spot in the bulletin for them to draw their “man”
This week’s lessons, together, discuss humankind in relationship with one another. Eve is created for Adam. Job suffers in isolation as his family and friends watch. Jesus answers the nagging question of divorce and ends with Jesus gathering the little children around him. The Psalm? Well, the Psalm rejoices in creation and so can we!
Relationships are a blessing and sometimes seem to be a curse. We long for them — to be truly in love. But the road to bliss can turn rocky oh, so quickly! But even when relationships break our hearts, we are often eager to find new ones.
What is man that God is mindful of us? Mankind is God’s creation. Every artist feels a bond with his or her creation. God is no different.
As you are creating something — or as your people create something — ask them to think about how the act of creation feels. Tie that to their ability to create the relationships that go with God’s prime creation—humankind.