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Monday, January 1, 2024

Genesis 2:1-25 The Seventh Day, God Rests & The Creation of Man and Woman = Week 01 - Monday

The Seventh Day, God Rests & The Creation of Man and Woman

Genesis 2:1-25

PICTURE


Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying we must ask the following questions:

  • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?

READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations and notice the words that standout)

Biblegateway (NIV, ESV, NET, AMP, NLT) (My choice of all-round site. It is a Great app, better on computers, but works on smartphones)
ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer especially if you have a logos account)


Themes



Topics



Hashtags:
#Genesis


Potential Sermon Titles: ??



Intro Questions to get us thinking:


ESV Text with Highlights

#God = 
#People = 

  • Adam
  • Eve
#Time = 
#Place = 

  • The Heavens
  • The Earth
  • The Deep
  • The Waters
  • The Expanse
  • Dry Ground
#Obedient faith = 
#Sin = 
#Key Idea = 


Genesis 2 ESV





OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions
Phind
Perplexiy
Chatgpt
CoPilot
Aria
Gemini





STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work and here are more resources than you can go through completely)

Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub is a great resource.
NETBible (New English Translation) (Great for original text information)
StepBible (ESV) (Great on phone or computer with good resources.)
Literal Word  (New American Standard Bible) (Works well on a smartphone or computer + for searching for words like a printed concordance)
BlueLetter  (King James Version) (A variety of resources and good on Phones / better on Computers)
BibleHub (HCSB, BSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
BibleRef.com (New King James Version) Basic able to compare core translations.
StudyLight (Amplified Bible) (Great site with commentaries by Burton Coffman)
KnowingJesus (Phone / Computer and great for comparing translations)
Bible.com (Lexham English Bible)
  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?

Link to More Questions



APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)

Biblegateway (ICB, CSB, NLT, MSG) has some application resources. (An easy-to-read paraphrase that helps some with application)
Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)


  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What transformative move needs to be made?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others via social media links at this bottom.


Take Away Challenges

  • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?
  • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?
  • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.



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The Moral Choice. This lesson will examine how God created the impulse in man which is his will as well as his sense of need.

The Creation of Woman. In this section the writer of Genesis not only describes the unique creation of woman but also sets forth God's foundational principles for marriage and the family unit.



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Human Body
Your body contains:
   Enough iron to make a small nail,
   Enough salt to fill an ordinary shaker
   Enough sugar to fill a small bowl
   Enough lime to whitewash a small chicken coop
   Enough phosphorus to make a dozen matches
   Enough fat to fill a twelve-pound pail
   Enough albuminoids to replace the whites of one hundred eggs.

See:  Gen 2:7
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6 Things A Mother In Law Should Never Do
Here are six things that a mother-in-law should never do.
Take Sides
No one, including a mother-in-law, should ever take sides in a couples dispute or argument. Some couples end up divorced because of interference from in-laws. In the very first wedding, it was said, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Gen 2:24) but we could put it this way and still be correct; a man shall leave his father and mother and leave them out of his own marriage and of course, the same thing applies to the woman.
Put Down their Spouse
I have had a wonderful relationship with my mother-in-law and she has never once said a cross word about me. Even my own late mother never said anything but good things about my wife and that has served to strengthen our marriage. If someone did say something about my wife that I didn’t like, I’d take it personally. You cut her and I bleed.
Criticize the Home
When a friend of mine’s mother-in-law joined them at their housewarming party after they bought their first home, she was very critical of the way the house was set up. She didn’t like the way the couch and tables were arranged, she didn’t like the carpet, she didn’t like a lot of things and this was in front of company. I could tell that my friend was hurt, more for his wife than himself. They had both put in so much effort into arranging their home just the way they wanted it and then, the mother-in-law ruined the housewarming party.
Criticize her Son/Daughter’s Care
I have always been skinny and so if someone said “Your wife’s not feeding you well enough,” I have to take issue with that because I have a high metabolism and I can eat, eat, and eat and not gain much weight (except that between my ears), so it’s unfair to criticize a spouse for not taking good enough of care of their daughter or son. That’s out of bounds for me.
I’d Never Let My Child do That!
This one really hurts. If a mother-in-law or father-in-law for that matter, ever says “I’d never let my child do that,” then they are interfering, and in a sense, judging their son-in-law or daughter-in-law for not doing what they themselves think is right. Yes, grandparent’s input is important but it should be asked for and not shoved down their throat. This can create some big anger issues.
Bring up past Girl/Boyfriends
It never ends well when a mother or father-in-law brings up their son or daughter’s past failures in dating. There is absolutely no reason to go fishing for things in their past when they’ve long since buried it. It makes the husband or wife feel even worse when they say, “Your old boyfriend/girlfriend is now a doctor or (just fill in the blank)” because it’s insinuating that their spouse is a loser when compared to their old flame.
Conclusion
Naturally, this applies to a father-in-law as well since they can do some of the very same things I mentioned above. It’s best to let couples face problems on their own. Meddling in a marriage can create unnecessary and unneeded tension in the home and that is not going to help their relationship at all.
 Jack Wellman

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#Work
The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Genesis 2:15

Most people look forward to the day when they don't have to go into the office anymore. They look forward to the freedom of retirement so that they can finally do that long list of things they have been waiting their whole life to do. There is nothing wrong with retirement. There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of opportunities for which you have dreamed and saved. But do not forfeit biblical principles along the way. God created us to work. Work is a part of God's plan for our existence, and even our fulfillment.

If the thought of working your way out of work consumes you, you are missing God's design in your life. God created all of us to work. Now, that doesn't mean we have to work 40 to 80 hours a week, but we must realize that God designed us to be productive and have responsibilities. When we live any other way, we are living outside of God's design.

Most of us are nowhere near retirement, so you may be wondering, "How does this affect me right now?" It should affect your attitude about your occupation. Often times we view work as punishment, but work is from God. Whether it's flipping burgers, selling stocks, teaching children, or advertising products, it all has a place in God's economy.

Working diligently does not mean that our job becomes our main priority. Work is an important aspect of our priorities, but it is not the most important. Those are reserved for our relationships and church. Whether we are at the office or involved in a household duty, we should work for God's glory.

A Prayer for Today
Lord, help me to enjoy the work that you have given to me. It is so easy to focus on the negative aspects of work, but you created work for my enjoyment and fulfillment. Help me to be responsible and productive, and to honor you with my work. In Jesus' name, Amen.


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