Genesis Week 3 - Humankind

We now move from broad strokes of all creation, down to man and woman, revealing who we are, and the meaning and purpose of life. Another distinction is a change from; “after its kind” to “after God’s own image and likeness.” Additionally, just as God rules over the entire universe, humankind is given permission to rule over and name the creatures God has made. With everything else, God speaks “let it be, and it was so,” but with man and woman He shares a more detailed and intimate account of forming from dust and breathing His own breath to give life. God’s Eden is a garden of delight, pleasing to the eye and good for food. He has thoughtfully made a place for Adam and Eve to live together and flourish. And finally, He has invited them into a relationship of trust in His wisdom, love, and care; willingly living according to His command.

Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Genesis 2:4-25