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In this session of our Genesis series, we explore the final stages of the creation week, from the swarming life in the oceans to the ultimate creation of mankind in the image of God. We dive deep into the theological implications of “kind,” the original relationship between humans and the animal kingdom, and the true nature of the first Sabbath.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of the Blessing: Discover why the first spoken blessing in the Bible was specifically tied to reproduction and the filling of the earth.
- Dominion and Stewardship: What does it truly mean to “subdue” the earth? We examine the biblical mandate to use Earth’s resources wisely as stewards.
- The Image of God: An analysis of the singular and collective nature of “Adam” and how the “Image of God” relates to authority and rule.
- The Seventh Day: Why God rested and why the observation of the Sabbath was not commanded for the earliest generations of humanity.
