Serving God, Saving the Planet Guidebook

by Sleeth, J. Matthew, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780310688709
• ISBN10: 0310688701
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-23
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Serving God Saving the Planet is a video-based learning experience that will broaden the conversation with a focus on the dangers of materialism, workaholism, and spiritual bankruptcy---as well as God's endless invitations for us to enjoy what He has created. This twelve-session video-based study provides simple, everyday ways to focus on stewardship and sustainability according to Scripture.In the first six sessions, Dr. Matthew Sleeth explores his personal salvation experience and desire to follow Jesus in the context of the love story God tells in Genesis. Dr. Sleeth guides readers through each of the created elements, reminding them of the God-given commission to 'tend and protect the planet.'In the final six sessions, Dr. Sleeth examines how God's original command to 'tend and protect the planet' extends into the actions and activities of every Christian's everyday lives.Use thisand Guidebook in conjunction with the Serving God Saving the Planet DVD to maximize your study.

Author Biography

Matthew Sleeth, Md, is the executive directed of Blessed Earth, an education nonprofit that inspires and equips Christians to become better stewards of the earth. Together with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, he helps leads the growing creation care movement.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Study	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
Light	p. 9
Water	p. 19
Soil	p. 31
Heavens	p. 43
Animals	p. 55
Humanity	p. 67
Rest	p. 79
Work	p. 91
Give	p. 103
Share	p. 117
Teach	p. 129
Hope	p. 143
Acknowledgments	p. 155
About Blessed Earth	p. 156
Additional Resources	p. 158
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