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Edenic Covenant G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 2 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Genesis 1v27-31 So God created human beings in his own image.In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground." Then God said, "Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. And I have given every green plant as food for all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, and the small animals that scurry along the ground-everything that has life." And that is what happened. Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. Genesis 2v15-17. The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. But the Lord God warned him, "You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden- except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die." Irenaeus, one of the Church Fathers, said this about humanity being made in the image of God: "The image was the human's natural resemblance to God, the power of reason and will. The likeness was a divine gift added to basic human nature. This likeness consisted of the moral qualities of God, whereas the image involved the natural attributes of God." Origen, another of the Church Fathers, goes further and commenting on Genesis 1v26-27, says "In v26, while the word ‘image' is repeated in v27, the word ‘likeness' is not. This indicates that in his first creation man received the dignity of the image of God, but fulfilment of the likeness is reserved for the final consummation, that is, the he himself should obtain it by his own effort, through the imitation of God. The possibility of perfection given to him at the beginning by the dignity of the image, and then in the end, through the fulfilment of his works, should bring to perfect consummation the likeness of God." God spoke with His creation and gave what is the first covenant between God and humanity. Humanity is commanded in this Edenic Covenant to: Populate the earth (Genesis 1v28) Subjugate the earth (Genesis 1v28) Exercise dominion over animals (Genesis 1v28) Tend and enjoy the garden of Eden (Genesis 1v29; 2v15) Refrain from eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2v16-17). So in essence, humanity, being the pinnacle of God's creation, was to populate the planet, enjoy all of creation and to exercise concern and care over it: the environment, animals, plants etc. One thing they were not to do was to eat "the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil." Yet some time after they did do just that! When they ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the Edenic Covenant was terminated, because they had broken their side of the Covenant. The consequence of this resulted in their spiritual and physical deaths. This failure, required God to make a new covenant with Adam and we will look at that next time! Right mouse click or tap here to download as a MP3 audio file

Sermon preached by Peter Anderson on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Leviticus "Longing for Eden: Genesis, the narrative context" Part 1 Rob Webster 62925 by Evangelical Fellowship Church

One of life's most challenging truths is unfairness. You've heard someone say, “It's not fair!” in response to a disappointment. Maybe you've said it yourself. This frustration is natural because fairness aligns with how we think things should work. However, the reality is that life hasn't been fair since Adam disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:8-14). Adam's fall unleashed sin and death into a world God originally designed to be perfect (Genesis 2:7-9). Ever since unfairness has been woven into the fabric of life (Romans 5:12). Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-2-teen-devotion-life-fair/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

DIVINE SUPPLY God's Supply System God has a supply system that provides for His people (Psalm 104:1-28, Genesis 1:29-30, Exodus 16:11).   God's Roles   As a Father: God provides for His children. As a King: God rules and provides for His kingdom. As a Creator: God provides for His creation. As a Deity: God is the ultimate provider. Examples of God's Supply Adam: God provided for Adam in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 1:29-30). The Israelites: God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:11, Nehemiah 9:20, Psalm 78:29). His Prophets: God provided for His prophets, such as Elijah (1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 4:42).  

DIVINE SUPPLY God's Supply System God has a supply system that provides for His people (Psalm 104:1-28, Genesis 1:29-30, Exodus 16:11).   God's Roles   As a Father: God provides for His children. As a King: God rules and provides for His kingdom. As a Creator: God provides for His creation. As a Deity: God is the ultimate provider. Examples of God's Supply Adam: God provided for Adam in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 1:29-30). The Israelites: God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:11, Nehemiah 9:20, Psalm 78:29). His Prophets: God provided for His prophets, such as Elijah (1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 4:42).  

Brian Watson preached this sermon on April 13, 2025.

Numerous spiritual traditions speak about the miraculous power of Kundalini, the transformative energy and intelligence of the Divine Mother. However, much propaganda abounds regarding its requirements, effects, manifestation, and evolution within the individual. What people don't realize is that the widespread psychological imbalances, confusion, and dangers attributed to Kundalini is actually its opposite: Kundabuffer, symbolized by the tempting serpent of Eden (Genesis 3:1), the fiery serpents that afflicted the Israelites in their desert sojourn (Numbers 21:6), and the inverted tail that characterizes demons (Revelations 12:4). Kundalini is different: the brazen serpent of Moses that redeems and heals (Numbers 21:8-9); the prudence, serpentine wisdom, and dove-like harmlessness that guides authentic initiates (Matthew 10:16); the sacred power that uplifts the Son of Man (John 3:14) and the Pentecostal tongues of fire or Holy Spirit that descends upon the inspired apostles (Acts 2:3). The way to know and experience the difference depends on a person's ethics, purity, and cooperation within a perfect matrimony, not expensive workshops, fees, or blessings from a “guru.” By fulfilling spiritual laws through the qualifications of the heart, it becomes possible to work with the real power of divinity, the sexual force that allows one to be truly born again (John 3:5).

Join us as we Fast Monday through Friday this week - March 17th through March 21st. We come together every night at 9pm CST for a Quick Fire Word!  Let us JOURNEY TOGETHER Moment by moment and Measure for measure plus Some! Tonight's Manna - Another Place in Him! Fasting and Prayer take us into new realms, dimensions, and heights naturally and spiritually. We take the time to walk through the Word at some significant places and how we are having some of those same experiences.  Bethlehem: The birthplace of Jesus Garden of Eden: Genesis 2 Formation to Transformation Mount Sinai: The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God,  Galilee: The region where Jesus grew up and began his ministry,  Capernaum: A town on the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum was Jesus' second home and the location of many of his miracles and teachings. And More - What Place Are You at In HIM? I am at another place in Him!! We do not own the rights to any music, used for worship only  

We used to sin before we were born again due to our fallen sinful nature. We were originally created in the image of God but our spirits fell when we obeyed Satan instead of God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:6). For the born again Christian who made the decision for Christ, God has replaced the fallen spirit with a new regenerated one. God continues to transform the new believer's heart based on the will of the person. Throughout the ongoing transformative experience, the mind of the believer still has the free will choice to obey or disobey God's commandments.This program covers the following Scriptures from the Amplified Classic version (AMPC): 1 John 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:1-6Support the show

The Fall of Eden - Genesis 3:1-24A.D. January 19th, 2025SUBSCRIBE to WarCry Media on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChErMPtXrii04uoumBVLasQ/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warcrymediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/warcrymedia/?hl=enGab: https://gab.com/WarCryMedia___________________________________________Find us online and contact us at:Redeemer Community Church - https://www.redeemerlv.comWarCry Media - https://www.warcrymedia.com

It's the first episode of the new year, and Jay and George are back in Genesis! Today, the guys are discussing Adam and the Garden of Eden. Tune in as they look at this unique man and unique place and maybe learn something you never knew before. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a ministry of Christ's Fellowship Church. https://cfclawton.org/ ***Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgQBeT-Mj1CmngPdhZyWybQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY Podbean: https://conformedtochrist.podbean.com  

On November 22, 1963, US president John F. Kennedy, philosopher and writer Aldous Huxley, and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis all died. Three well-known men with radically different worldviews. Huxley, agnostic, still dabbled in Eastern mysticism. Kennedy held to a humanistic philosophy. And Lewis was a former atheist who became an outspoken believer in Jesus. Death is no respecter of persons as all three of these well-known men faced their appointment with death on the same day. The Bible says that death entered the human experience when Adam and Eve disobeyed in the garden on Eden (Genesis 3)—a sad reality that has marked human history. Death is the great equalizer or, as one person put it, the appointment that no one can avoid. This is the point of Hebrews 9:27, where we read, “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” Where do we find hope about our own appointment with death and what follows? In Jesus. Romans 6:23 captures this truth perfectly, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” How did this gift of God become available? Jesus, the Son of God, died to destroy death and rose from the grave to offer us life forever (2 Timothy 1:10).

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What Happens When A Society Rejects God?Grace Christian Fellowship Mikey Brannon October 13, 2024 [Gen 4:16 ESV] 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. • Went away from the presence of the Lord.o 4:6-7 Cain is filled with rage against his brother, but is gracious to him and gives him an opportunity to repent.o How sin is conceived (like a baby) in Gen 4:6-7, James 1:14-15o God uses vivid language to describe his sin (4:7) “crouching desire”. (ref. 1 Peter 5:8)o Cain's biggest issue Cain conceived the sin of murder in his heart His desire for sin was greater than his desire for God While cain was religious, fundamentally he was a non-believer!• Knows God personally• Talks with God• Still does not trust God's words Cain is the first cursed person. (4:11-12) The result of the curse is that Cain is forced to become a wanderer, a nomad, a homeless vagabond. Notice Cain willingly gives up religion and relationship with God, in order to rid himself of the precepts that come along with it. This is the choice of the sinner.o “East of Eden” – Genesis language shows that as one moves Eastward they are moving further from the presence of God.o “Land of Nod” Nod means wanderer, exile, or fugitive. [Gen 4:17 ESV] 17 Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. When he built a city, he called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch. • Even this vile sinner found a wife to marry. Cain obviously married one of his sisters. Together they have a son named Enoch.• “Built a City” - It is not what we expect the vagabond to do, establish a city. It is as if he says, I'll show you God, I'll settle my on place and I don't need you to help. But even the name of the city suggest it is futile.• The Hebrew verb tense suggests that Cain didn't just build a city, but that he was continually building a city. Essentially we can picture Cain endlessly working to buid this city, but never finishing it, until he eventually turns it over to his son to whom it is named Enoch.• This city that Cain would build would be common a city of apostasy and of the inhabatens present and future would be rejecters of God, and they will eventually be drowned.[Gen 4:18 ESV] 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. • Our sin doesn't just affect us but it affects others around us, and even future generations.• In Chapter 5 and 6 we get 2 genealogies here in our text we have a genealogy of Cain, and in the next chapter we have the genealogy of Seth. More on that later.• This geneology traces Cain to one of his descendants Lamech. Lamech is the arch type evil representative of what has come from Cain's apostasy.• Enoch means “dedicated”. Cain running from the curse God has placed on him attempts to build a city and he names his Son and his city “dedicated”. He dedicates his son to his city. As if his son may finally be able to stop running and wandering.• Talk about how sinners try to find comfort somewhere other than God.• Enoch is cains big dillusion.• Our kids are not fooled by our dillusions are they, its very interesting what Enoch names his son, Irad, which can be loosely translated city dweller• Then you have Mejujael and Methusahael, which scholars say means something like, God Blots out and violence to God• Do you see the direction from cain to -> city dweller-> outright violence to God this is trendline of the society.[Gen 4:19 ESV] 19 And Lamech took two wives. The name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. • The apostate generation culminates with a picture of a man named Lamech (conquerer).• Instantly we encounter an issue with Lamech. He has 2 wives.• We know that God has already established marriage as a union between 1 man and 1 woman. Any other version of this union is a sinful corruption. (Gen. 2:24)• Some people encounter polygamy in the OT and they say see the Bible is wrong it condones things like that. Or that the Bible is inconsistent on its view on marriage. Not true.• Whenever polygamy is shown in the OT it always results in hurt and devastation. (Abraham)• As we can see here in our example text the Bible doesn't come out and make a moral statement about polygamy here. Because it doesn't need to. That is the entire point of this geneology. [Gen 4:20 ESV] 20 Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. • The “bal” brothers: Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal• Stem bal means to produce• Society was a great at producing things• We have world leading agriculture, invention of music, of musical instruments, iron working, bronze instruments of all kinds• Jabal was a shepherd who likely tended sheep. People in the city need someone else to produce meat and garments, so what we see here is the first glimmering of the agricultural industry.• Discussion about how long they lived in this society Adam lived 930 years. In fact did you ever realize Adam almost lived long enough to see the birth of Noah. Cain lived 730 years.[Gen 4:21 ESV] 21 His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe. • Jubal, invented music, and the first instruments. Can you imagine what an accomplishment, Chris Karpus level stuff here. They had likely had figured out things like scales, and chords, and how to construct various instruments to create harmonies.• Now many of us in this room are musicians. How many of you feel like you have enough time to practice your instrument? How many of you feel like you have mastered it and there is nothing else to learn? Imagine if you had 700 years to work on it. Do you think you would be pretty good?[Gen 4:22 ESV] 22 Zillah also bore Tubal-cain; he was the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah. • Tubal-cain in a similar way had perfected the art of metal working. He is the father of blacksmithing and was the master of the craft. In a similar way having so much time on the earth to master the craft.• These 3 sons were epic leaders of a godless city.• Application: I wonder what outsiders would have said about the city of Nod as they passed by. Great city! Technological leaders, Innovative, Wealthy, luxurious? Does this sound like a cursed city to you?• A society without God is striving to find satisfaction in something else, but they will ever find is emptiness.• This is a society who works and works for the one thing they will never have, rest. Sabbath. Because they have rejected the ultimate rest. (Matthew 12:8)[Gen 4:23 ESV] 23 Lamech said to his wives: "Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; you wives of Lamech, listen to what I say: I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me. • Lamech becomes the poster boy for how far from God this society has come. • Brags to his wives about his murderous rampageo Notice how he speaks to his wives. How far has this Godless society gotten from what Adam first spoke, “bone of my bone flesh of my flesh”o Murder of mano Murder of a childo In both instances Lamech brags about his brutality o What we can observe here in this society that is far from God there is no longer an appreciation for human life.o Why is murder such a heinous crime in the first place?o Gen. 1:27, Gen.9:6o So what we see in a society that is far from God, there is a loss of appreciation for human lifeo Another way to say this is that the value you we place on one another comes from the value that we place in God.o Another way to say this is, Love God, Love People[Gen 4:24 ESV] 24 If Cain's revenge is sevenfold, then Lamech's is seventy-sevenfold." • The reference here is back to verse 4:15.• Remember God had promised Cain protection of his life. Word got around.• In hindsight now that we have studied this passage I think God allowed Cain to live just so that the fullness of his wickedness would play out. It would have been to easy for him to die. So Cain spends hundreds of years trying to outrun the curse, only to die in his futile attempts. It is a much more worthy punishment.• Lamech makes a mockery of God's curse. He is vile, and wicked, he even brags about his wickedness. This city is lost indeed.• What a terrible story if it ended here![Gen 4:25 ESV] 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, "God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him." • Able the presumed line of redemption is dead. Cain is unfit and cursed. The last time things looked this dark were after the fall.• We think back to the promise (Gen. 3:14). And in God's graciousness we find hope. This verse gives us hope.• Adam and Eve have another son who can help fulfill the promise of Genesis 3:14, Seth.• Seth is not the one to crush the head of the serpant, but we will find out in the next chapter exactly where is line will lead, ultimately to Christ, the ultimate head crusher. Luke 3:38[Gen 4:26 ESV] 26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD. • Even in the early days apparently outside of the line of Cain people had begun to stray from God• Enosh marks a period of revival where people began to again call upon the name of the Lord.

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Finding Hope: Stillness #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Sacred Art of Being Still "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalm 46:10 (KJV) In our fast-paced world, filled with constant noise and distraction, God extends a profound invitation: to be still and know Him. This stillness is not mere inactivity, but a deliberate posture of heart and mind that allows us to experience God's presence in each moment. Let's explore how we can cultivate this sacred stillness in our daily lives. Reflection The practice of being still before God is a powerful antidote to the anxiety and restlessness that often plague our souls. We are often "crucified between two thieves" - the guilt and regrets of the past, and the fears and worries about the future. Yet God calls us to a different way of living - fully present in each moment, aware of His constant presence. The Psalmist declares, "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24, KJV). This verse isn't just about occasional celebration, but a daily practice of recognizing God's handiwork in every moment. When we cultivate this awareness, we begin to see each day, each hour, as crowned with God's presence. God desires to walk with us, much like He did with Adam in the cool of the day in Eden (Genesis 3:8). He wants to teach us to experience fully each blessing and gift He sends our way. From the grandeur of a sunset over the ocean to the quiet beauty of a star-strewn night sky, from the majesty of mountains to the delicate intricacy of a flower - all of creation calls us to pause, to observe, and to stand in awe of our Creator. This practice of stillness and presence is not just about appreciating nature. It's about cultivating a constant awareness of God's presence in every aspect of our lives. It's about learning to lean on Him in quiet trust, moment by moment, regardless of our circumstances. Application 1. Practice Daily Stillness*: Set aside time each day for silent reflection and prayer. Start with just a few minutes and gradually increase the duration. 2. Mindful Observation: Take a "wonder walk" each day. Observe nature closely, looking for signs of God's creativity and care. 3. Present Moment Awareness: When you find your mind drifting to past regrets or future worries, gently bring your focus back to the present moment. Remind yourself of God's presence right here, right now. 4. Gratitude Pauses: Several times throughout the day, pause to thank God for something in your immediate environment or experience. 5. Scripture Meditation: Choose a short verse (like Psalm 46:10) to meditate on throughout the day. Let it remind you to be still and aware of God's presence. Prayer Heavenly Father, in the busyness and noise of our lives, teach us the sacred art of being still. Help us to quiet our hearts and minds, that we might sense Your presence in each moment. Free us from the tyranny of past regrets and future anxieties, and grant us the grace to live fully in the present, where You dwell. Open our eyes to see the daily gifts of Your creation, and open our hearts to receive Your constant love. May our lives be a testimony to Your presence, as we learn to be still and know that You are God. In Jesus' name, Amen. Dig Deeper 1. Read Exodus 14:13-14. How does Moses' instruction to the Israelites relate to the concept of being still and trusting God? 2. Reflect on 1 Kings 19:11-13. What does Elijah's experience teach us about how God often speaks to us? 3. Consider Matthew 6:25-34. How does Jesus' teaching about worry relate to the practice of being present in each moment? 4. Think of a time when you felt especially aware of God's presence. What were the circumstances? How can you cultivate more of those moments in your daily life? 5. In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to "be still"? How might you invite God's presence into those areas?

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Message from Dave Hatcher on July 28, 2024

Message from Dave Hatcher on July 28, 2024

No way back to Eden - Genesis 3:21-24 - Sue Collinson - 9th June 2024 (9:00 & 11:00) by Christ Church Winchester

No way back to Eden - Genesis 3:21-24 - Chris Whittaker - 9th June 2024 (19:00) by Christ Church Winchester

Series: Genesis Sermon: Life Outside of Eden - Genesis 4:1-17 Genesis 4 reveals the stark contrast between righteous and sinful behavior outside Eden. This juxtaposition of Abel's accepted offering with Cain's rejected one, followed by Cain's murder of Abel, highlights the deep-seated human struggle with sin and the importance of the heart's condition in worship. Cain's anger at God's rejection of his offering underscores his lack of humility and self-examination. Despite Cain's grievous sin, God's response illustrates His merciful nature by sparing Cain's life and offering protection, despite the absence of Cain's repentance. This message urges us to live humbly, stay vigilant against sin's encroachment, and continually seek God's mercy. Ultimately, it points to the gospel's good news, where God's mercy is fully realized through Jesus Christ's sacrificial atonement, offering redemption to all who trust in Him.

Theme: Even when His chosen people experience hardship in exile, the LORD is fulfilling His promise to redeem them from their woes and make of them a mighty nation.

Theme: Even when His chosen people experience hardship in exile, the LORD is fulfilling His promise to redeem them from their woes and make of them a mighty nation.

The Easter Side Of Eden: Genesis 3:21-24 w/ Darren Tyler

Have you ever pondered the weight of a choice? Join us as we discuss the beginnings of human relationships, contemplating the significance of companionship and God's response to Adam's isolation. We navigate through these themes, bringing to light the delicate balance of freedom to choose and the responsibilities that come with it. The story of the creation of woman isn't just about filling a void; it's a testament to the intricate designs of partnership and the fulfillment found in unity. Tune in for a profound exploration of divine intention, the human condition, and the stark truth that amidst perfection, loneliness was the very first thing God stated was 'not good' that called for a remedy, setting the stage for the intertwining of lives from the dawn of time.Support the show

Psalm 1:3 says the blessed man, who meditates day and night in God's Word will "be like a TREE planted by the RIVERS of WATER that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." Our ROOT system is our FAITH in God, which connects us to God's life and grace in His Spirit. The secret of a tree's success is its roots, which are invisible, underground, representing our heart. As we meditate in His Word, our faith-roots becomes stronger, which means that our ability to draw on the waters of the Holy Spirit increases, causing us to thrive, become strong, upright and evergreen, and bear much fruit. That fact that we are planted by the River of Life, means that in Christ, we have continual access to the grace of God in the Holy Spirit. We cannot bear fruit of ourselves - the key is drawing from the life of the River of God. Fruit that glorifies God is produced by the Divine life that flows in and through us (John 15:1-16). We allow God's life to flow by meditating on God's Word (to strengthen our faith) and drawing upon His Spirit by faith. We look at a number of other scriptures that use this same imagery of believers being like fruitful Trees planted by rivers of water (Jeremiah 17:5-8, Isaiah 61:3, 37:31). We see this imagery in the first earthly Temple of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2-3), and the Millennial Temple, in Ezekiel 47:12: “Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the Sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.” Also we see it in the everlasting heavenly Temple, the New Jerusalem (Revelation 22:1-3). All of these are pictures of us (redeemed mankind), who are God's ultimate Temples. These gardens with trees planted by the river of life are a picture of garden of our soul. Our thoughts, emotions, convictions and commitments are like trees (Proverbs 3:18). If they are formed and filled by the Word and Spirit of God, they are fresh and fruitful, connecting us to His grace. We relate this to recent discoveries that show that our thoughts are imaged by protein structures in the brain. Whereas God's Word forms healthy tree-like structures, evil thoughts of bitterness and hatred manifest as ugly, twisted protein structures. By meditating in the Word, we can renew our mind, so that it becomes a garden full of fruitful trees, all well-watered by the river of life. Since: "as a man thinks in his heart, so he is" (Proverbs 23:7), it follows that the blessed man who is like a flourishing tree (1:3), is a reflection of the state of his heart (the trees growing in his heart). Likewise, the parable of the sower can in interpreted on both levels, for the seed (which is the word of God) can (1) represent the whole spiritual life of a man, or (2) a particular word of God, which grows by meditation in (hearing) the word (watering with the Word), and brings forth fruit. Thus, the measure of a man is determined by His meditation, and all the trees that he allows to grow in his soul determine the kind of man he becomes, that is, how much he becomes like the blessed, strong and fruitful tree described in Psalm 1:3.

Psalm 1:3 says the blessed man, who meditates day and night in God's Word will "be like a TREE planted by the RIVERS of WATER that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." Our ROOT system is our FAITH in God, which connects us to God's life and grace in His Spirit. The secret of a tree's success is its roots, which are invisible, underground, representing our heart. As we meditate in His Word, our faith-roots becomes stronger, which means that our ability to draw on the waters of the Holy Spirit increases, causing us to thrive, become strong, upright and evergreen, and bear much fruit. That fact that we are planted by the River of Life, means that in Christ, we have continual access to the grace of God in the Holy Spirit. We cannot bear fruit of ourselves - the key is drawing from the life of the River of God. Fruit that glorifies God is produced by the Divine life that flows in and through us (John 15:1-16). We allow God's life to flow by meditating on God's Word (to strengthen our faith) and drawing upon His Spirit by faith. We look at a number of other scriptures that use this same imagery of believers being like fruitful Trees planted by rivers of water (Jeremiah 17:5-8, Isaiah 61:3, 37:31). We see this imagery in the first earthly Temple of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2-3), and the Millennial Temple, in Ezekiel 47:12: “Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the Sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.” Also we see it in the everlasting heavenly Temple, the New Jerusalem (Revelation 22:1-3). All of these are pictures of us (redeemed mankind), who are God's ultimate Temples. These gardens with trees planted by the river of life are a picture of garden of our soul. Our thoughts, emotions, convictions and commitments are like trees (Proverbs 3:18). If they are formed and filled by the Word and Spirit of God, they are fresh and fruitful, connecting us to His grace. We relate this to recent discoveries that show that our thoughts are imaged by protein structures in the brain. Whereas God's Word forms healthy tree-like structures, evil thoughts of bitterness and hatred manifest as ugly, twisted protein structures. By meditating in the Word, we can renew our mind, so that it becomes a garden full of fruitful trees, all well-watered by the river of life. Since: "as a man thinks in his heart, so he is" (Proverbs 23:7), it follows that the blessed man who is like a flourishing tree (1:3), is a reflection of the state of his heart (the trees growing in his heart). Likewise, the parable of the sower can in interpreted on both levels, for the seed (which is the word of God) can (1) represent the whole spiritual life of a man, or (2) a particular word of God, which grows by meditation in (hearing) the word (watering with the Word), and brings forth fruit. Thus, the measure of a man is determined by His meditation, and all the trees that he allows to grow in his soul determine the kind of man he becomes, that is, how much he becomes like the blessed, strong and fruitful tree described in Psalm 1:3.

Pastor Ben Winnes 2/11/24

Mensen hebben anderen nodig die bij hen passen, hen aanvullen of een tegenover voor hen zijn. Welke mensen zijn dat voor jou, op dit moment in je leven?

Pastor Kelly set out to preach on Genesis 1-3 and came across the research of the Tru316 Foundation. He used The Book of Eden - Genesis 2-3 for part of his research. The result was a balanced and powerful sermon! See the volumes in The Eden Book Series and more at Tru316.com/trubooks The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series. https://amzn.to/48RJqdl Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” — Revelation 21:5 Some imagery that appears in the beginning of the Bible is contrasted or expanded upon in the final chapters of God's grand story of salvation. The unformed abyss in Genesis 1, for example, is contrasted with the stunning architecture of the heavenly city in Revelation 21. The tree of life in the garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9; 3:22-24) is multiplied in Revelation 22 and described as constantly bearing fruit and providing healing for the nations. And the image of the Spirit hovering and brooding over the waters is contrasted with the One who is now seated on the throne. Creation will be complete, fully formed and mature, and we will enjoy glorious, delightful friendship with our loving Creator, who invites us to live with him in the perfect unity of love that has always characterized God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The awe-inspiring creation that we live in today will be the foundation for the new creation, and we can look forward to rejoicing along with birds and all other creatures in the new heaven and earth. Not only is Christ seated in the heavenly realms, but we who love and trust him are also raised up with Christ and are seated with him even now (Ephesians 2:6). This means our lives are firmly grounded and maturing in Christ as we enjoy the intimacy of living in communion with God each day while awaiting his coming again. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may all honor and glory be yours, now and forever! Amen.

October 22, 2023 - Rev. Jonas Brock

Rev. Tin Udouj

Talk 2   Mark 1:9-13  The baptism and temptation of Jesus Welcome to Talk 2 in our new series on Mark's Gospel. In our first talk we saw how Mark begins by establishing very clearly that Jesus is none other than God himself who came to make possible the forgiveness of our sins. To prepare for his coming the people were to confess their sins, repent and be baptised. But when Jesus came he would do more for them than baptism in water ever could. He would baptise them in the Holy Spirit.   From elsewhere in the New Testament, we saw that it was through the work of the Spirit that we are empowered to live new lives by being born again. We begin to show the fruit of the Spirit which Paul describes in Galatians 5. And when we are baptised in the Spirit we are told in Acts 1 we receive power to be effective witnesses for Christ.   I also pointed out that in New Testament times repentance, faith, water baptism and baptism in the Spirit would usually have all taken place on the same day, and although today we often think of each of them as distinct experiences, the early disciples may well have thought of them all as part of the same event. This probably accounts for those occasions in the New Testament when writers may appear to use expressions like repentance, baptism, or baptise in the Spirit to refer to the whole event of Christian initiation, not just to the distinct aspect that each of these terms represents. If all this seems a bit complicated, don't worry. I'll be saying more about this when we look at the baptism of Jesus and its close relationship with his baptism in the Spirit.   So today we'll be considering: ·      The baptism of Jesus ·      His baptism in the Spirit ·      His temptation in the wilderness   We'll begin by reading verses 9-13.   9. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. 10. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." 12. At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13. and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.   Jesus' baptism Notice, first, how Jesus was baptised. As we said last time, in the Greek language in which the New Testament was originally written, the word baptise means immerse. This is confirmed by how Mark describes Jesus' baptism. In verse 10 he refers to Jesus coming up out of the water. This implies that he had first gone down into the water. In fact, wherever the New Testament gives us a description of people being baptised, it's clear that baptism was always by immersion. For example, in Acts 8:38-39 we read how Philip baptised the Ethiopian eunuch: …Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptised him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.   So Jesus, like everybody else, was baptised by being immersed in water. But why was Jesus baptised? We saw last time that John was preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (v4) and that the people were baptised confessing their sins (v5). But Jesus had no sins to confess. He was God's beloved Son with whom God was well-pleased (v11). He was the spotless Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world (John 1:29). In fact, Matthew 3:14 tells us that, when Jesus came to John to be baptised, John protested, saying, I need to be baptised by you, and do you come to me?   So why was Jesus baptised? Jesus himself gives us the first part of the answer in Matthew 3:15, where he says. Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness. The purpose of Jesus' life was to do the will of God, right down to the last detail. This is no more clearly seen than in the Garden of Gethsemane when, the night before he was to be crucified, Jesus prayed earnestly that, if it were possible, he might not suffer the agony of crucifixion, but, in total submission to the will of his Father, ended by saying, Yet not as I will, but as you will (Matthew 26:39). Everything he did was motivated by his desire to do God's will (Hebrews 10:7). So for Jesus, being baptised was an essential part of doing God's will. He said it was necessary to fulfil all righteousness.   For Jesus the ultimate fulfilment of all righteousness, of doing God's will, was to die on the cross to save us from our sins. But how does this relate to his baptism? Perhaps the answer lies in the understanding that his baptism in water was a foreshadowing of the baptism of suffering he was to endure at Calvary (Matthew 20:22-23, Luke 12:50). At Calvary Jesus suffered the death of a common criminal. This made him look like a sinner. But more than that, when he died on the cross he was carrying our sin.   And at his baptism too, to those who were watching, he looked like a sinner. The sinless Lamb of God identified with sinners. Perhaps that's one reason why the voice from Heaven was heard, saying, You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. All the others who were being baptised were sinners, but God was making it clear that his Son was different.   Finally, before we leave the subject of Jesus' baptism, it's perhaps good to remind ourselves that his baptism is a compelling reason for us to be baptised. In John 12:26 Jesus told us that if we serve him we must follow him. And 1 Peter 2:21 tells us that Jesus has left us an example that we should follow in his steps. For more reasons why we should be baptised, please see You'd Better Believe It, pages 83-85.   His baptism in the Spirit   10. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.   I'm referring to this as Jesus' baptism in the Spirit because of the words descending on him. Jesus himself identified the baptism in the Spirit as the Spirit coming on us (Acts 1:5, 8), and his promise was fulfilled in the experience of the disciples at Pentecost (Acts 1:17), the Samaritan converts (Acts 8:15-17), Cornelius and his household (Acts 10:44-46), the Ephesians (Acts 19:1-6), and countless millions of Christians ever since.   The purpose of this wonderful baptism in the Spirit was, and still is, the equipping of God's servants with power for service, and even Jesus needed this empowering of the Spirit before beginning his miracle-working ministry. Of course, the miracle of the incarnation – how Jesus could be both fully God and fully man – is a mystery. But while he was here on earth as a man he was totally dependent on his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit. He was a man under authority (Matthew 8:8-9) and the miracles he did were performed as a result of the anointing of the Spirit (Acts 10:38).   It's noteworthy, too, that all three Persons of the Trinity are actively present in the passage we're looking at. Jesus, God the Son, is coming up out of the waters of baptism. The Holy Spirit is descending upon him like a dove. And he hears the voice of God the Father speaking from Heaven. If Jesus needed this empowering of the Spirit, how much more do we?   So Jesus is baptised in water and in the Spirit on the same occasion. But what is the relationship between them? Notice, first, that in all four gospels being baptised in the Holy Spirit is distinguished from being baptised in water. John was baptising in water, but Jesus would baptise with the Holy Spirit.   The nature and purpose of baptism in the Spirit is not made clear here – as we have seen, Jesus himself does that in Acts 1:4-8 – but it is evident that Spirit-baptism is not only distinct from water-baptism but also vastly superior to it and more important than it. Jesus is greater than John, and the Spirit is greater than water! So water-baptism must never be confused with Spirit-baptism.   However, Jesus' baptism does indicate that there is a close relationship between them. The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus at or at least immediately after his baptism in water. And, as I mentioned last time, elsewhere in the New Testament the baptism in the Spirit usually occurred at about the same time as baptism in water.  It happened so close to it that we might reasonably say that it happened at baptism. Yet its timing was usually sufficiently distinct from baptism for us truthfully to say that it happened after baptism. That's why, in my book, The Holy Spirit – an Introduction, I coined the phrase at-after. I suggested that Jesus received the Spirit 'at-after' baptism.  Consider the following literal translations:   Jesus, having been baptised, came up immediately from the water; and behold the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God coming down on him like a dove (Matthew 3:16)   And Jesus was baptised in the River Jordan by John. And immediately, coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit coming down like a dove (Mark 1:9-10)   And it came to pass that, while all the people were being baptised, Jesus also having been baptised and continuing to pray, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended.... (Luke 3:21-22).   We notice that in Matthew Jesus has already been baptised, but he is hardly out of the water when the Spirit comes upon him. In Mark he is coming up out of the water. In Luke he has been baptised and is continuing to pray when the Spirit descends.  From this it is clear that Jesus' baptism in the Spirit occurred immediately after his baptism in water and yet was in a very real sense a definite part of it. So it would be wrong to teach that the Spirit is automatically received at baptism, for reception of the Spirit is distinct from baptism. Yet we must equally strongly resist the temptation to make a wide separation between them, for they are closely associated in the New Testament. We should expect people to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit at or shortly after water-baptism (unless, like Cornelius, they have already received beforehand). For the promise still holds true:   Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).   Jesus' temptation   We now come to the temptation of Jesus in the desert. Mark records this extremely briefly: 12. At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13. and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.   Matthew and Luke are far more detailed. All three synoptic gospels tell us that after his baptism Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert where he was tempted by the devil. But Matthew 4:1 clearly indicates that the temptation was the purpose of Jesus' being led into the desert. He was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. At first sight this seems a rather surprising statement. The Lord Jesus himself taught us to pray that we should not be led into temptation and James 1:13 makes it clear that no-one is tempted by God. So why did the Spirit lead Jesus to be tempted?   Before attempting to answer this question we need to remember that although God tempts nobody he may nevertheless sometimes allow temptation in order that we might be tested. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that God will not allow us to be tempted more than we can bear and that he will always provide a way of escape. In Jesus' case God knew that he was able to fight off the devil's temptations successfully. But what was God's purpose in allowing his temptation? In my book, The Holy Spirit - an Introduction, I suggest five things:     So that Jesus might truly sympathise with us in our temptations In Hebrews 4:15 we are told that Jesus is a high priest who can sympathise with our weaknesses because he was tempted in every way just as we are - yet was without sin.   So that he might succeed where Adam failed In several passages Paul contrasts Jesus with Adam and refers to him as the last Adam (e.g. Romans 5:12ff, 1 Corinthians 15:21ff (esp. vv45ff). The temptations Christ resisted in the desert may be compared with the original temptation faced by Adam in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). Where Adam failed, as we all have at times failed to resist temptation, Jesus triumphed.   So that he might demonstrate his perfection Hebrews 9:14 tells us that through the eternal Spirit Christ offered himself unblemished to God. Nothing but a perfect sacrifice could atone for sin. In overcoming the temptations to which all other human beings have succumbed Jesus demonstrated that he was a worthy sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.   So that we might learn from his example how to deal with temptation Because Jesus has overcome temptation, he has shown us how it is possible for us to do so. In this connection notice the importance of:   a)     keeping full of the Spirit (Luke 4:1) b)     being led by the Spirit (Luke 4:1). It is noteworthy that Luke says that Jesus was led by the Spirit in (not into) the desert. The suggestion is perhaps that the Spirit assisted Jesus during his temptations. c)      correctly understanding and using the Spirit's sword, the word of God. The Word of God is called the sword of the Spirit in Ephesians 6:17. Jesus used that sword against the enemy by quoting the Word in connection with each temptation (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10).   Notice, too, that Jesus was tempted to doubt what had happened when the Spirit came upon him after his baptism. God had said, You are my Son (Luke 3:22), but Satan came with the temptation, If you are the Son of God.... (Luke 4:3, 9). As Christians we are sometimes tempted to doubt the genuineness of what happened at our baptism in the Spirit. Like Jesus we must resist with the word of God. A helpful scripture in this connection is Luke 11:11ff. We sometimes need to remind the devil - and ourselves - that God does not give snakes or stones or scorpions to his children.   So that he might prove that he could be trusted not to abuse his miracle-working power Two of the temptations suggested that Jesus should use his miracle-working power for the wrong reasons, i.e., to satisfy personal desires and to exhibit God's power as a spectacle to the crowds. The right motivation for the working of miracles is love (1 Corinthians 13). Jesus had received the Spirit in order that his anointed ministry might begin (cf. Luke 3:22, 4:18ff). Before embarking upon that ministry, it seems that his motivation for working miracles first had to be tested. We mustn't be surprised if God tests us before entrusting us with more of his supernatural power.   But now it's time to summarise what we've said so far. In our first talk we saw that the coming of Jesus was good news. He was none other than God himself who came to make possible the forgiveness of our sins. We saw the importance of repentance, confession of sin, and water baptism. This was to prepare people for an even greater baptism, a baptism which came from Jesus himself, the baptism in the Holy Spirit.   We saw that it was through the work of the Spirit that we are empowered to live new lives by being born again. We begin to show the fruit of the Spirit which Paul describes in Galatians 5. And when we are baptised in the Spirit we are told in Acts 1 we receive power to be effective witnesses for Christ.   In this talk we have considered: ·      The baptism of Jesus ·      His baptism in the Spirit ·      His temptation in the wilderness   In the baptism of Jesus, we have seen his willingness to be identified with sinners, even though he was sinless, his determination to do what is right, and his desire always to do the will of God. And, if we have repented and believed the gospel, we learn from his example that, if we truly wish to be his disciples, we too should be baptised by total immersion.   But Jesus' baptism in water also teaches us about the relationship between water baptism and the baptism in the Spirit. The baptism in the Spirit was the gateway to his miracle working ministry. For Jesus, this was received at/after his baptism in water. And this was just what the early disciples expected and, although this is rarely the case today, it is certainly what we should be teaching and believing for.   Finally, we considered why the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Perhaps the most important answer we gave was so that we might learn from his example how to deal with temptation. We saw the importance of keeping full of the Spirit, of being led by the Spirit, and of correctly understanding and using the Spirit's sword, the word of God.   If Jesus so needed the help and power of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling God's will for his life, how much more do we?   Next time: Jesus calls his first disciples – what lessons can we learn about winning others for Jesus?

Did you ever wonder why Satan is never mentioned in the Garden of Eden? Prepare to have your mind blown as we dive into the untold complexities of Genesis 2:1-18. This episode uncovers surprising interpretations, challenges common myths, and may forever change the way you look at the creation story. Don't miss out; it's time to rethink what you thought you knew about Adam, Eve, and the Garden. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, Zoom calls with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Chronicles 26:16-23 Power is particularly dangerous when it is controlled by sinful pride. We have the power to do so much. Our power is directed by our will. If our will is guided by self, sin enters in. Think about Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). God gave them broad […] The post Pride's Deadly Consequence first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

Cub Kuker Supernatural™ Podcast EP294 Ancient Mesopotamian and Babylonian mythologies have long intrigued scholars due to their striking parallels with Biblical stories. While the Bible is a religious text central to Judaism and Christianity, the Mesopotamian and Babylonian myths date back to older civilizations that existed in the same geographic area. Scholars suggest these similarities could be due to cultural exchanges or shared oral traditions. Here are seven significant connections between these ancient mythologies and the Holy Bible: Creation Stories: Both the Bible (Genesis 1-2) and the Babylonian epic Enuma Elish describe a divine being(s) creating the world from chaos. Flood Narratives: The Epic of Gilgamesh (Tablet XI) from Mesopotamia and the Biblical story of Noah's Ark (Genesis 6-9) both detail a catastrophic flood sent by the gods/God, with a chosen man directed to build an ark to preserve life. Divine Laws: Hammurabi's Code from Babylon and the Biblical Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) both present a set of laws given by a deity for human society. Tower of Babel: The Bible (Genesis 11:1-9) describes humans building a tower to reach heaven, which angers God who confuses their languages. This story parallels Mesopotamian ziggurat structures and myths about their purpose. Garden of Eden: The Bible's Garden of Eden (Genesis 2-3) has parallels with the Sumerian story of Dilmun, described as a paradise where sickness and death do not exist. Heroic Figures: Biblical figures like David and Moses, who rise from humble beginnings to become great leaders, share similarities with Mesopotamian heroes such as Gilgamesh. Divine Retribution: Both sets of texts feature stories where deities punish humans for their sins or disobedience, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Bible (Genesis 19) and the destruction of Ur in Mesopotamian mythology. In summary, the ancient Mesopotamian and Babylonian mythologies share substantial similarities with the Holy Bible in terms of narratives, themes, and underlying moral codes. These connections highlight the shared cultural and theological ideas that existed in the ancient Near East. However, it's important to note that while there are similarities, each set of texts also contains unique elements reflecting their specific religious, cultural, and historical contexts. Sources: [1] Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament edited by James B. Pritchard [2] The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts by Neil Asher Silberman and Israel Finkelstein [3] The Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by Andrew George. ×

Recently, as I was sitting on the porch enjoying the sunshine, I watched my dad start walking down the driveway. I instantly thought of running to catch up with him and join him as he walked. When I walk with my dad, I get to spend time talking with him and just enjoying his presence..In that moment, a thought hit me—this is what a believer's relationship with God is like! Once we've put our trust in Jesus, we get to walk with our heavenly Father on the journey of life. I find it so beautiful that having a close relationship with God is described as walking with God (Genesis 5:21-24; Hebrews 11:5-6). But when Adam and Eve sinned, they hid from God as He came walking in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:8). Sin destroyed the beautiful walk with God we were created to have. But, because of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, God has made the way for us to be adopted as His children (Romans 8:15-16). Our opportunity to walk with God has been restored!.This simple picture is powerful—we don't walk alone. Our God walks with us! We can talk to Him about anything at any time. Like little kids, we can grab God's hand for comfort when things get tough. I am so grateful for the fellowship and special moments I get to spend with my earthly father when I walk with him. And I am more grateful still that he has taught me what it means to walk with my heavenly Father—I know I'll never have to walk alone. • Lily Walsh.• Have you ever imagined God walking with us like a father walks with his child? What do you like or dislike about the idea of God walking with us? .• When Jesus returns, all His people will get to be with God face-to-face and walk with Him in renewed creation (Revelation 21:1-5). How can looking forward to Jesus's return help us understand the kind of relationship God wants to have with us now? .• Are there any dads or father figures in your life who've shown God's love to you? Consider taking a moment to thank God for them, and maybe thank the person/people too! .He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)

He himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. . . . — Ephesians 2:14 The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. This rich word means much more than the absence of conflict, war, or strife and a lack of tension or animosity. It points to full flourishing for all people and creation, in which life is exactly as it should be. Prior to their fall into sin, our first parents enjoyed shalom in the garden of Eden (Genesis 2). They fully enjoyed their walks with God in the cool of the day, they enjoyed each other's company fully, and their work and world were beautiful. As believers who have been restored to a right relationship with God through the sacrifice of Jesus, we now have a taste—at least to some degree—of what Adam and Eve enjoyed before sin entered their lives. Likewise, in the church and outside of it, we also have a glimpse of the peace that awaits us in God's presence. Sometimes this taste of shalom is strong, and sometimes it is weak, but it is always there. We have also been tasked with bringing others to a renewed sense of peace. One way of approaching this is to ask, “How can I make life on earth seem a little more like heaven (or God's kingdom) for someone else?” Can you think of a way to bring peace into the lives of others today? Heavenly Father, we thank you for the peace that we have with you through Jesus, and for guiding us to grow in peace with others. Help us to be agents of peace in this broken world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Roots of Sin and Grace in the Garden of Eden Week 14 of the Genesis Series Speaker: Tim Fritson Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/s/01xuquho31m0vwf/Genesis%20-%20Week%2014%20%20PDF.pdf?dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

In this episode Forrest talks with Jerry Cappel and Collin Cornell from the Center for Deep Green Faith. Their work is grounded in the belief that the global problems of environmental degradation, climate change, violence, and injustice, are rooted in a crisis of spirit and of faith. The Center for Deep Green Faith then aims to help individuals and communities to  cultivate a more environmentally aware, ecologically grounded spirituality and faith praxis.  Guest: Jerry Cappel and Collin Cornell Center for Deep Green FaithJerry Cappel: LinkedIn, St. James Episcopal Church in Shelbyville, KY Collin Cornell: LinkedIn, Candler School of Theology, Emory University Mentions: Earthkeepers Ep. 73—Life, Death, and Compost Theology: Learning from the Farminary with Wesley Willison Jesus in the wilderness—Mark 1:12-13 The Lord's Prayer—Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4 Contemplation & Care for Creation Certificate Program from Deep Green Faith Man in the Garden of Eden—Genesis 2:15 Karl Barth—Biography and Theology (Center for Barth Studies, Princeton Theological Summary), The Gospel Coalition, essay on Barth's adultery Creation groaning—Romans 8:18-25 Keywords: faith, environment, creation, climate change, land, Christianity, church, Scripture, theological education, transformation, technology, spirit, ecological discipleship, ecological justice, burnout, God, teaching, formation, consulting, courses, community, students, certificate, ecotheology, ecospirituality, nature, words, prayer, worship, activism, contemplation, millennials, despair, Hebrew Scripture, death, hope, Jesus Christ, Karl Barth, race, racial reconciliation, conversion Find us on our website: Circlewood.Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast. Join the Stand.

Jesus and His Final Words: Lived Out - It Is Finished (John 19:28-30) Throughout the life of Jesus, he is all about the work to be done. In Luke 2:49, he declares as a child on the cusp of growing up, that he has to be about his Father's business. Jesus told us that he can do nothing on his own (John 5:30) - he works the will of the Father. He does only the will of the Father (John 6:38). He told the disciples that he and the Father are ALWAYS at work. Jesus was careful to give to God the Father exactly what was demanded. Isn't that what he taught? Give to God what is God's (Mark 12:13-17)? So, what is it precisely, this work that is finished? It is the work that began in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:9). It is the work that was finished on the cross (John 19:30). But it is the work that will not be culminated in conclusion until we are in heaven (Revelation 21:5-7). There in Heaven, seated on the throne, we hear the echo from the cross, "It is Finished!" Jesus has done what we could not do for ourselves. He declares it is "paid in full." Are you trying to pay for the debt that He's already paid?

In Genesis 2:20, Moses switches from talking in a narrative past tense to talking as if he were observing something breathtaking in the present. It's the first time, but not the last, that the Scriptures describe a river of paradise.Music Credit: J. S. Bach, “Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten,” aria from “Jesu, der du meine Seele,” BWV 78 (Leipzig, 1724).