Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
(What form of literature is the author using?)(What form of literature is the author using?)
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
God designed, purposed and created the world God designed, purposed and created the world
Nature was goodNature was good
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
6 Days of work 1 day of rest6 Days of work 1 day of rest
Who made the world?Who made the world?
What was the world like morally/spiritually?What was the world like morally/spiritually?
What is man’s place in creation?What is man’s place in creation?
How then should we live?How then should we live?
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
God designed, purposed and created the world God designed, purposed and created the world
Nature was goodNature was good
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
6 Days of work 1 day of rest6 Days of work 1 day of rest
Who made the world?Who made the world?
What was the world like morally/spiritually?What was the world like morally/spiritually?
What is man’s place in creation?What is man’s place in creation?
How then should we live?How then should we live?
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
God designed, purposed and created the world God designed, purposed and created the world
Challenge to the philosophy of Evolution not the science of EvolutionChallenge to the philosophy of Evolution not the science of Evolution
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Us =Us = Other gods? Other gods?
- inconsistent with rest of Genesis - inconsistent with rest of Genesis
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Us =Us =
Heavenly court - angels?Heavenly court - angels?
Other gods? Other gods?
Genesis 3:21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever
Genesis 3:21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Us =Us =
Heavenly court - angels?Heavenly court - angels?
Other gods? Other gods?
Trinity / Jesus?Trinity / Jesus?
“Royal we” - “Royal we” -
Colossians 1 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether
thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and
for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Trinity / Jesus?Trinity / Jesus?
Us =Us =
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he
created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s imageDifferent to animalsDifferent to animals
Yet same in ...Yet same in ...
Eating - plants (1:29-30)Eating - plants (1:29-30)
Blessing to reproduce (1:22,28)Blessing to reproduce (1:22,28)
Formed from dust (2:7,19)Formed from dust (2:7,19)
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he
created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s imageDifferent to animalsDifferent to animals
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Not appearanceNot appearance
Not PowersNot Powers
Different to animalsDifferent to animals
Genesis 3:21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever
Genesis 3:21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
RepresentativeRepresentative
Different to animalsDifferent to animals
RationalRational
CaringCaring
FreeFree
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Free to ...Free to ...
Different to animalsDifferent to animals
LoveLove
EmpathiseEmpathise
SacrificeSacrifice
CreateCreate
LaughLaugh
WorshipWorship
Feel guiltFeel guilt
Feel wonderFeel wonder
RepresentativeRepresentative
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Different to animalsDifferent to animals
RepresentativeRepresentative
Continues after fall
Continues after fall
Genesis 96 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.
Genesis 96 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,
over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the
ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them.
Man in God’s imageMan in God’s image
Different to animalsDifferent to animals
RepresentativeRepresentative
Continues after fall
Continues after fall
James 39 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.
James 39 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
Responsibility Responsibility
“The real problem is not that God is dead,but that we are supposed to reflect God and stand as symbols of God especially for the young, and that he is dead in us because we have never understood him.”John Powell
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
Responsibility Responsibility
Colossians 39... since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Man is uniquely in God's imageMan is uniquely in God's image
Responsibility Responsibility
ValueValue
Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.
Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
6 Days of work 1 day of rest6 Days of work 1 day of rest
The importance of restExodus 20
8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
Exodus 208 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
The importance of restMark 2
27 Then Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man,
not man for the Sabbath.
Mark 227 Then Jesus said to them,
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
Rest ...Rest ...
For usFor us
More important than ...More important than ...
MoneyMoney
Job securityJob security
Identity Identity
The importance of rest
When we rest we acknowledge that all our striving will, of itself, do nothing…Genuine rest requires acknowledgement that God, and our brothers and sisters can survive without us. It requires a recognition of our own insufficiency and a handling over of responsibility… That is why it requires faith.Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33
When we rest we acknowledge that all our striving will, of itself, do nothing…Genuine rest requires acknowledgement that God, and our brothers and sisters can survive without us. It requires a recognition of our own insufficiency and a handling over of responsibility… That is why it requires faith.Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33
The importance of restExodus 34
21"Six days you shall labour, but on the seventh day you shall rest;
even during the ploughing season and harvest you must
rest.
Exodus 3421"Six days you shall labour, but
on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the ploughing
season and harvest you must rest.
Rest ...Rest ...
A priorityA priority
Sign of ...Sign of ...
RelationshipRelationship
TrustTrust
Faith Faith
The importance of rest
When we rest we accept God’s grace: we do not seek to earn, we receive; we do not justify, we are justified. This is why salvation can be pictured as rest.
Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33
When we rest we accept God’s grace: we do not seek to earn, we receive; we do not justify, we are justified. This is why salvation can be pictured as rest.
Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Nature was goodNature was good
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Nature was goodNature was good
Given to mankind to look afterGiven to mankind to look after
Important that we understand nature’s preciousness to GodImportant that we understand nature’s preciousness to God
Important we look after the worldImportant we look after the world
Genesis 2
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens--
New storyNew story
New account of creation of manNew account of creation of man
New description of GodNew description of God
To contradict?To contradict?
To teach different truthsTo teach different truths
Genesis 2
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens--5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground,
Genesis 2
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens--5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground,
Man’s role to look after the planetMan’s role to look after the planet
Genesis 2
6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground-- 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Life of man from GodLife of man from God
Genesis 2
6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground-- 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Life of man from GodLife of man from God
Adam = ground = ManAdam = ground = Man
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Eden = delightEden = delight
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Where the sun rises?Where the sun rises?
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Nature pleasing to the eyeNature pleasing to the eye
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Eternal lifeEternal life
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Eternal lifeEternal life
Awareness of EvilAwareness of Evil
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Metaphors/parables?Metaphors/parables?
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Metaphors/parables?Metaphors/parables?
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Tree of lifeTree of life
Genesis 2
Tree of lifeTree of life
Revelation 222 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations...14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city...19 And if any one of you takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from you your share in the tree of life
Revelation 222 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations...14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city...19 And if any one of you takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from you your share in the tree of life
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Metaphors/parables?Metaphors/parables?
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Does eternal life come from God or a tree?Does eternal life come from God or a tree?
Genesis 2
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Two treesTwo trees
Metaphors/parables?Metaphors/parables?
EdenEden
Man lives in EdenMan lives in Eden
Experience of sin/disobedienceExperience of sin/disobedience
Genesis 29 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
The tree of the knowledge of good and evilThe tree of the knowledge of good and evil
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
“Knowledge of good and evil”“Knowledge of good and evil”
Awareness of temptation and evilAwareness of temptation and evil
The ability to decide what is good and evil, (like God) or to declare evil is good
The ability to decide what is good and evil, (like God) or to declare evil is good
Considering self wiser than GodConsidering self wiser than God
Genesis 29 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
The tree of the knowledge of good and evilThe tree of the knowledge of good and evil
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
“Eating”“Eating” ConsumingConsuming
DisobeyingDisobeying
Genesis 29 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Eating the fruit brings knowledge of evil? (literal)Eating the fruit brings knowledge of evil? (literal)
The tree of the knowledge of good and evilThe tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Disobeying the command creates experience of evil (Metaphor)Disobeying the command creates experience of evil (Metaphor)
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Experience of sin/disobedienceExperience of sin/disobedience
Deciding what is good and evil, (like God)Deciding what is good and evil, (like God) Considering self
wiser than GodConsidering self wiser than God
Genesis 2
10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.
Four rivers - 2 known - 2 unknown
Four rivers - 2 known - 2 unknown
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Jordan
EdenEden
Genesis 2
10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.
11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.)
11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.)
Unknown riverUnknown river
Pishon = LeapPishon = Leap
Havilah - Arabia?Havilah - Arabia?
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Jordan
Genesis 2
10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.
Unknown river - but same name as spring in JerusalemUnknown river - but same name as spring in Jerusalem
Cush not Ethiopia but northern Iran c.f. Gen 10:8Cush not Ethiopia but northern Iran c.f. Gen 10:8
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Jordan
13 The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush.
13 The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush.
Genesis 2
10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Jordan
14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates
14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates
Genesis 2
10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Jordan
Location;Location;
Real but unknowableReal but unknowable
Genesis 2
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Role of man to work and take care of earthRole of man to work and take care of earth
Genesis 2:4 When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens--5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground,
Genesis 2
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Role of man to work and take care of earthRole of man to work and take care of earth
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our
likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures
that move along the ground.”
Genesis 2
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Role of man to work and take care of earthRole of man to work and take care of earth
Genesis 128 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air
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.
Genesis 2
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Role of man to work and take care of earthRole of man to work and take care of earth
Rule -Rule -
Genesis 2
15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Role of man to work and take care of earthRole of man to work and take care of earth
EffortEffort
Rule -Rule -
CareCare
Not harm or destroyNot harm or destroy
Genesis 2
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Freedom with responsibilityFreedom with responsibility
Genesis 2
18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
Concern for man not to be aloneConcern for man not to be alone
Genesis 2
19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. 20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field.
Animals named - part of rule - responsibility given by God
Animals named - part of rule - responsibility given by God
Genesis 2
20 ... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Woman createdWoman created
Genesis 2
20 ... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Woman createdWoman created
Helper - same word/idea as Holy Spirit in JohnHelper - same word/idea as Holy Spirit in John
John 14: 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth
John 14: 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth
One who comes alongside to helpOne who comes alongside to help
Not inferior but partner and companionNot inferior but partner and companion
Genesis 2
20 ... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Woman createdWoman created
Created out of manCreated out of man
Rib not ...Rib not ...
Genesis 2
23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Woman createdWoman created
Partnership of unityPartnership of unity
Loyal commitmentLoyal commitment
Genesis 2
23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Woman createdWoman created
Partnership of unityPartnership of unity
Loyal commitmentLoyal commitment
Sexual unionSexual union
Genesis 2
23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Woman createdWoman created
Partnership of unityPartnership of unity
Loyal commitmentLoyal commitment
Sexual unionSexual union
Sexuality pure and goodSexuality pure and good
Understanding Genesis Understanding Genesis
1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
(What form of literature is the author using?)(What form of literature is the author using?)
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth5... there was no man to work the ground... 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being....15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it...19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field.
5... there was no man to work the ground... 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being....15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it...19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field.
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it ... 13
Gihon ...14 Tigris ... Euphrates. 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it ... 13
Gihon ...14 Tigris ... Euphrates. 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Man created for paradise Man created for paradise
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 ... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.”
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evilMan given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil
18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” ... 20 But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh
18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” ... 20 But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh
Woman created to partner manWoman created to partner man
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evilMan given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil
Woman created to partner manWoman created to partner man
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us?1. What was the author wanting to teach us?
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evilMan given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Woman created to partner manWoman created to partner man
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evilMan given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2
Man made by God to rule and care for the earthMan made by God to rule and care for the earth
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
We must care for the planetWe must care for the planet
We were created to do something not receive somethingWe were created to do something not receive something
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2
Man created for paradise, free from death Man created for paradise, free from death
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Death not God’s desire for usDeath not God’s desire for us
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2
Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evilMan given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil
2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
World created without sinWorld created without sin
Woman created for companionship and partnershipWoman created for companionship and partnership
Woman created to partner manWoman created to partner man
Understanding Genesis 2 Understanding Genesis 2 2. How does this apply to us today?2. How does this apply to us today?
Men and woman not created to be independent or in conflictMen and woman not created to be independent or in conflict
Woman not inferior to MenWoman not inferior to Men
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