Summary of Genesis 2:4-25
Humans are created by God, made in the image of God, and God breathed the breath of life into man. Interestingly God also specially made a garden for Adam to work in, it was a good place with all kinds of trees, rivers, and resources. There were also 2 trees, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The presence of these trees is the presence of choice for Adam to decide. A choice to obey God’s command (not to eat), or to rebel/disobey (to eat).
God never intended for man to be alone, but of all the creatures on earth, none is a suitable helper in all aspects of life. God used Adam’s own body to create Eve to illustrate oneness. That woman is essentially made of the same substance as a man.
Questions
Which details about Adam and Eve and life in the garden stand out to you and why? Though the world was a perfect place, made by God personally, Adam was still assigned to work in the garden.
What commands did God give to Adam and Eve? Why were they given? They must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God gave a command, and they are given a choice to obey or rebel.
What can you know about God from creation? God has reasons for all His doings and invited humans to work with Him.
God rested from His “very good” work of creation on the seventh day