Genesis Part 6

Sunday, March 10th, 2024

Read Genesis 2:4-25

what does this text teach us historically?

  • God breathed life into man

  • It was not good for man to be alone so God made woman out of man

What does this text teach us theologically?

  • Our God is the creator and giver of human life

    • God is not just powerful but also personal (Elohim in chapter 1 and Yahweh in chapter 2)

  • Our God has designed and defined marriage

what does this text teach us practically?

  • We must uphold and practice God’s design for marriage

  • Remember God made your earthly body to carry a heavenly gospel

    • 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 shows our purpose

Questions for greater discussion:

  • What does it mean for humanity to be given dominion over creation? How should we understand the responsibility language in Genesis 2 today?

  • Read Daniel 7:13-14. How does Christ ultimately restore dominion post-fall? (Genesis 3) What does this imply when it comes to New Testament references to authority and dominion? You can read Luke 10:17-20 if you want to park here. (This is a fairly deep rabbit hole I’ve given you. Use your discernment group leaders on if your group would benefit from digging in on this).

  • Read Matthew 19:1-6. How does Jesus quote from Genesis in this passage? How does he seem to understand the meaning of Genesis 2:24? What are the implications for marriage looking at this passage?

  • What is an example in your life you have seen of a Godly marriage? What are some attributes you seek to emulate in the relationships in your life?

  • What are some ways that men and women complement each other well?

  • How does God’s creation of your body and good design affect your daily actions as a believer? Read Romans 12:1-2 and reflect on God’s breath in you leading towards Christian living.

Pray and close it out!!

Bryson Jackson