Genesis 2:4-17 - The 1st Account of: What Became of God's Creation? Part I of II

Meeting Purpose

Key Takeaways

Topics

God's Purposes in Creation

The Command and Choice

God commanded man to eat from any tree except the tree of knowledge of good and evil

Implications of Obedience and Choice

Obedience leads to the joy of fulfilling God's purposes and enjoying Him

Next Steps

Reflect on how these passages shape your identity and life purpose

Consider why only God can discern good and evil

Action Items

Research the nuances of the different Hebrew words used in Genesis 2:15 and 2:8 to gain further insight into the intended meaning

Study Hebrews 4:10 to gain a fuller understanding of the spiritual rest provided by Jesus Christ -

Application Exercises

In Gen.2:4-17, in what ways have these passages affected your identity and purpose in life?

Scholars have said that God alone is able to discern the knowledge of good or evil. Describe why you think that is true?

Why is it important that God gave us ‘choice’?

In what ways does choice influence relationships?

Describe some of the pros and cons of choice that impact relationships.

What does choice have to do with love(agape) in a relationship?