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In the larger scheme of this world, is my life significant at all?  

As we transition from Genesis’ opening hymn to the first narrative section, we discover just how significant we are to God. We are important enough that he formed our body personally and infused us with his breath. He planted a beautiful garden for mankind to live in, abundantly watered and complete with all kinds of trees for food and beauty. God also gave us work in his garden, providing purpose and an opportunity to worship him by choice. God did not intend work as drudgery. God also realized our need for human companionship. He fashioned a wife for the first man to be a suitable helper and equal partner in a permanent new family. All this goodness and extravagance show our extreme significance to God. When we long for significance we are longing for something that God intended for us from the beginning.

 

00:00 Opening comments

03:59 Preview of the structure of Genesis

09:11 Significance of a God-crafted body

15:59 Significance of a God-planted world  

23:02 Significance of a God-framed purpose

27:21 Significance of God-blessed relationships     

34:59 Closing comments

 

Study questions for Genesis 2:4-25

 

1.      How does this account of creation compare with Genesis 1-2:3? What are the similarities? Differences?

2.      Why did the author of Genesis go into such detail about the rivers flowing from Eden?

3.      How did God provide for mankind’s physical needs? For our need for purpose? For our need for companionship?

4.      God himself is often described as a helper for us. How does that help us understand the phrase “suitable helper” in this story?

5.      What aspects of the intimacy and openness exhibited in this first human relationship seem normal to you? What seems abnormal?

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