1. The Big Picture of the Bible #1 - Creation
Master Plan
The Big Picture of the Bible
#1 - Creation

2. The Bible 66 books 40 authors Written over nearly 2000 yrs
One story throughout
God’s rule and kingdom

3. #1 - Creation (Genesis 1 & 2)
The Supremacy of God:
Genesis main purpose is to reveal who and why
‘In the beginning God made the heavens and the earth’

4. “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfilment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God.” Rick Warren - ‘The Purpose Driven Life’

5. #1 - Creation (Genesis 1 & 2)
The Supremacy of God:
Genesis main purpose is to reveal who and why
The Dignity of human beings
Created in God’s image
‘in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule ….’ 1:26-27

6. #1 - Creation (Genesis 1 & 2)
The Supremacy of God:
Genesis main purpose is to reveal who and why
The Dignity of human beings
Created in God’s image
Created to rule under God
‘God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into him the breath of life and he became a living being’ 2:7

8. #1 - Creation (Genesis 1 & 2)
The Supremacy of God:
Genesis main purpose is to reveal who and why
The Dignity of human beings
Created in Gods image
Created to rule under God
Just one ‘BUT’!
‘You can eat anything, absolutely anything from the soil and trees, except the fruit of just one tree ….’. Genesis 2:16-17

9. #1 - Creation (Genesis 1 & 2)
The Supremacy of God:
Genesis main purpose is to reveal who and why
The Dignity of human beings
Created in Gods image
Created to rule under him
Just one ‘BUT’!
The freedom they enjoyed was conditional
To abuse the freedom would bring consequences