Introduction

Zooming In on the Story of Humanity (2:4)

Walking Through the Garden (Genesis 2:5–17)

Who: Adam 

Where: Garden 

What: Two Trees 

Why: Work and Keep

Conclusion

Small Group Discussion Questions

How does the shift from Genesis 1’s cosmic view of creation (parataxis) to Genesis 2’s intimate story of creation (hypotaxis) impact you, and what can we draw from this

How do you see the "ache for eternity" in today's culture or your own life? (“struggling to live forever”)

Why do you think God gave Adam a choice between the two trees?

What does it mean to trust God's definition of good and evil? And what tempts you to define good and evil on your own? 

How does Jesus as the "Second Adam" give you hope?  (1 Cor. 15:22-26, 45-49)