Tuesday 9th June

Genesis 1:1-2:4 & Matthew 28:16-20

1. THE TRINITY IS TRUTH

In Genesis 1 and Matthew 28 we get some deep insights into the Trinity. In Genesis we see all three persons of the Trinity involved in creation, and that they make humans in their image.

In Matthew 28 we see that the name of God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

“There is only one living and true God, who is eternal and without body, indivisible and invulnerable. He is of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness. He is the maker and preserver of all things both visible and invisible. Within the unity of the Godhead there are three persons who are of one substance, power and eternity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” - Article 1 from the 39 Articles.

How does understanding that The Trinity is the most fundamental truth in the universe change the way we view the world?

How does the Trinity make sense of love and creation?

2. THE TRINITY IS BEAUTIFUL

In Matthew 28 we see that as believers we are baptised into the name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We are in relationship with God who has these beautiful relationships within himself. The Father who loves the Son, who loves the Spirit, who loves the Father etc. They all point to the other.

If we are baptised in the name of this God, how should that change the way we view relationships?

What does it mean for marriages, friendships, relationships with children etc.?

3. THE TRINITY IS LIFE-CHANGING

The prototype for our baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is Jesus' baptism. In Jesus' baptism we see all three persons of the Trinity at work, with the Spirit hovering like a dove. This is supposed to remind us of Genesis 1, where we also see the three persons of the Trinity. Baptism is about new creation.

How have you been made new?

How can you share this life with others?

Pray together.