Garden City by John Mark Comer
Week 3: Chapter 2 — The Image
Read Chapter 2 of Garden City. Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:26–28.
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What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Comer argues this is one of the most important and most misunderstood ideas in all of Scripture — and that recovering it is essential to recovering a vision for human work.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Comer explains that in the ancient Near East, a king would erect an 'image' (a statue) in a territory to represent his rule and presence there. How does this historical background reshape how you understand the phrase 'made in the image of God' in Genesis 1:26–28?
2.If being an 'image-bearer' means representing God's rule and care over creation, what does that imply about what you do with your time, your work, and your creativity? Does this feel like an elevation of ordinary life or a burden — or both?
3.Comer emphasizes that the image of God is not primarily about intellectual capacity or moral ability — it's about function and calling. How does that shift affect how you think about human dignity, especially for people who are marginalized or unable to perform at a high level?
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