Genesis 2:7-9 – Two Special Trees
Genesis 1 tells us about the creation of the world. Genesis 2 gives us a more detailed account of how God creates man. It shows God’s amazing power that He turns dust into man. This should keep us humble when we remember that because we are descended from Adam, we too come from the dust of the ground. We are the clay, and God is the potter. Our bodies are His marvellous creation and should be valued. Even our souls are not our own but are the breath of God.
After making man, God takes care to make him happy. His first home is a garden. Adam doesn’t need the shelter of a house for there is nothing to be sheltered from. Houses, like clothes, are necessary because of sin. Everything convenient is right there in the garden including all kinds of trees that don’t just have good fruit but are also lovely. There are two special trees. The tree of life is a sign that life will continue; eating the fruit of this tree gives eternal life. (This tree reminds us that Christ is our tree of life – through belief in Him we can live forever.) The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is called this not because it increases knowledge, but, because of God’s rule about the tree, Adam will know what good and evil are. What is good? It is good not to eat of this tree. What is evil? It is evil to eat of this tree. Also, if eaten, it will give Adam the experience of knowing what good he has lost and what evil he has gained.
Questions
- What did God make Adam out of?
- What were the two special trees in the Garden?
Prayer Points
- Pray that we would be more humble as we learn who we are.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters