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Series: Origin | What does the Bible say about? | Mark’s Gospel | Alpha Course Online

Why You Matter More Than Kings (Genesis Part 6)
In a world obsessed with status, Genesis drops a revolutionary bombshell on humanity: you're made in God's image. Not just kings, not just the special few – everyone. Dave Connolly unpacked what this means for us today, moving beyond surface-level selfies to something far deeper. Through stories of starlit skies and pottery wheels, we discovered how bearing God's image isn't about looking like Him, but carrying His essence. The evening sparked rich discussions about human worth, grace versus perfection, and how seeing God's image in everyone could revolutionise our Monday mornings. Because turns out, you matter more than kings – and that changes everything.

When Everything Looks Good But God Says No (Genesis Part 5)
Ever felt torn between what looks good and what God says is good? This week, Jenny Mariner tackled one of the most challenging aspects of faith - those moments when God says no to something that seems perfectly right. Through a fresh look at Genesis, Jenny explored how our culture's "follow your desires" narrative contrasts with God's invitation to deeper trust. From chocolate cake cravings to life-changing decisions, she revealed how God isn't restricting our joy but inviting us into something better. The following discussion got refreshingly real about relationships, power, and what it means to trust God when everything in us wants to say yes.

Can Science And Faith Tell The Same Story? (Genesis Part 4)
Ever wondered if your faith can survive a physics degree? This Sunday, theoretical physicist Josh Edmundson shared his journey from defending young-earth creationism to discovering a richer understanding of both science and scripture. Through university studies and deepening faith, Josh found that Genesis isn't trying to be a scientific textbook - it's answering much deeper questions about who God is and who we are. Joined by molecular biologist Will Sopwith, the conversation explored how both science and faith require humility, and how bringing your questions to God often leads to deeper understanding rather than doubt. A fresh perspective on the age-old debate of whether science and faith can truly coexist.

Why Genesis Changed Everything We Know About God (Genesis Part 3)
What if everything you thought you knew about God came from centuries of tradition rather than what Genesis actually says? This week, Steve Connolly helped us discover how these ancient texts present a radically different picture of God - one that challenged the beliefs of its time and still challenges ours today. From tackling big questions about science and faith to exploring what it means to trust a God we can't fully understand, we discovered why Genesis isn't just another creation story - it's a revolutionary declaration about who God is and what that means for us today.

What Does The Bible Say About The Environment?
With COP26 in the news where world leaders are supposed to talk about climate change with many of us sceptical that politicians are not the answer to the environmental issues that we face, it seems a reasonably good time to look at what the Bible has to say about the environment? Does God care about climate change? Does it tell us how to be good stewards for our world today?