Who Am I? Finding Your Identity in Scripture

We live in a world that constantly tells us to find our identity in our accomplishments, relationships, appearance, careers, or what others think about us. But Scripture gives us a different starting point. Our identity begins with God. In Genesis 1, we discover that we are created by God, made in His image, given purpose, and called “very good.” Before we accomplish anything, God gives us dignity, value, and purpose. This week, take time to consider what God says about who you are and allow His Word, not the opinions of others, to shape your identity.

Genesis 1:24-31

24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.

26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.

31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

For Adult Homes and Groups

Read Genesis 1:24-31, then reflect on these questions:

1. When someone asks, “Who are you?” how do you typically answer?

2. What people, accomplishments, roles, or circumstances most influence how you see yourself?

3. What stands out to you about how God created humanity in these verses?

4. What does it mean to you personally to be created in the image of God?

For Families with Kids

1. Read Genesis 1 together. Main point: We do not have to guess who we are or earn our value. God already decided our identity: we are made in His image to reflect His love to the world.

2. What does it mean to be a “reflection” of someone? How can we reflect God’s kindness and love to our friends or siblings this week?

3. God gave humans the job of taking care of His creation (v. 28). How can we, as a family, better reflect God’s care and responsibility in our home and neighborhood?

4. Look at the person next to you. What is one specific way you see God’s creativity or goodness reflected in them?

5. Pray the Lord’s Prayer together.