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God Made Man Genesis 1:26-2:25 The Creation of Man – Genesis 1:26-31 The Origin of Man – by God, not evolution Bones of Contention, Marvin Lubenow
The Nature of Man Genesis 1:26 – Made in God’s Image Man is Rational – He can think Man is Emotional – He can feel psychically Man is Volitional – He can make choices He can reflect certain moral characteristics
The Purpose & Responsibility of Man Genesis 1:29-30 “Be fruitful & multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over it” Man is to be God’s regent on earth Dominion means the resources are their for man’s benefit, but he must use them wisely before God
God Evaluation of Creation Genesis 1:31 It was very good!
The Seventh Day Genesis 2:1-3 God Rested The Seven days of Creation still sets the pattern for the week for mankind
The Sixth Day in Detail Genesis 2:4-31 It is a retelling with emphasis, not a second creation story See Before Abraham Was, Isaac Kikawada & Arthur Quinn
Description of Earth Prior to Adam Genesis 2:4-6 “These are the generations” – mark the sections of Genesis Heavens & Earth created on first day - 4 How the earth was watered – vs. 5,6 No rain A mist (would form dew?)
Creation of Adam & Garden of Eden Genesis 2:7-9 God formed man out of dust of ground God breathed into him the breath of life God made a garden filled with fruit trees God placed Adam in the garden Tree of Life and Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil are in the garden
Description of Garden of Eden and Man’s Responsibilities Genesis 2:10-17 A river divided into four rivers (spring?) Location unknown – destroyed by Flood Adam to “cultivate & keep” the garden No sin – no weeds – no sweat Adam warned not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil
Creation of Eve & Her Purpose Genesis 2:18-25 Adam had full capacity of mind – he was more intelligent than we! It was not good that Adam was alone Adam named all the animals, but none were found suitable for him There were no pre-Adamic humans
Creation of Eve & Her Purpose Genesis 2:18-25 God made a suitable helper God performed surgery on Adam The material used to fashion Eve was taken from Adam’s side She was called “woman” – female man God brought her to Adam
Creation of Eve & Her Purpose Genesis 18-25 God instituted marriage & the roles of husband & wife Vs 24 – marriage begins a new family Vs. 25 – marriage before the fall Unhindered on every level – physical, mental and emotional Ephesians 5:22-33
Conclusions God made man & woman on the 6th day They were to work together under God as His regents by: Filling the earth with their offspring Subduing the earth Having dominion over the animals It was Very Good!
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