God knows what we need and in His great care for us – He provides it. Though life isn't like the Garden of Eden, one day it will be, because of what Jesus did on the cross. And as we look forward to the New Creation we can glean insight on the greatness and glory of our God - from the first creation. And we'll have an opportunity to do just that - today on Growing In The Word.

Does it makes sense that God is creator? Are we following blindly, or is there evidence to support Genesis one and two? We'll look at both sides logically and scientifically and see which one comes out on top. If you've ever taken human anatomy in school, you have a pretty good idea of how complex our bodies are. Pastor Jim says that's compelling proof that God did it!

How did we get here, and what's the real history of mankind? God has given us His answer to that question in Genesis chapters one and two, and our present series is emphasizing God's creative work. If you'll recall in chapter one we learned that the Lord created man on the sixth day. Well here in chapter two He's going to give us some additional details and elaborate. Let's look together at the real history of man as we return to pastor Jim Jarrett.

God created the Universe and life. After He was finished He put His stamp of approval on it, saying that it was good. And then He rested. As we learned last time on Growing in the Word, that simply means He ceased from His work. But the question before us today is should we cease from our work and rest? Some would say, we're commanded to observe the Sabbath. Pastor Jim Jarrett will help us arrive at a biblical answer.

Today on the broadcast we join pastor Jim Jarrett in Genesis two, where God is now finished with His creative work. What will He do next? Well, He's going to take some time out to enjoy what He's done- and rest.

Today on the broadcast we join pastor Jim Jarrett in Genesis two, where God is now finished with His creative work. What will He do next? Well, He's going to take some time out to enjoy what He's done- and rest.

Genesis has been rightly called the book of beginnings as it reveals the beginning of everything - except for God of course. The bible makes no attempt to prove His existence for that truth is self evident. As the Psalmist said, the heavens declare the glory of God and the skies show His handy work. What a glorious work God has done - how great is our God! And for you - He made the sky, the oceans, the trees, the animals and in such abundance and variety.

Today on Growing in the Word we resume our study of the Beginning. It's based on the early part of Genesis, and we've reached the point of creation where God created mankind. And the first thing He did after that, is He blessed us. Our God is a blessing God, and that's seen from the beginning of time.

Pastor Jim Jarrett is recalling the beginning of all things right now, through a study of Genesis. Everyone should take a trip to the zoo at some point, to see the incredible creative genius of God. From lions, to bears, Hippos, monkeys and my favorite - the Giraffe. I could go on and on. And really that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the various animal life God has created.

We're in the process of going through pastor Jim Jarrett's series on The Beginning. In essence we're considering how everything came into existence… from the planets, the living creatures that are in the sea, and walk the earth, right on down to our very own lives. Pastor Jim is about to spotlight the fourth and fifth days of Creation, and that's described for us in Genesis one, verses fourteen through twenty-three.