What is the purpose of man?

What makes us different from any other living creatures?

What is the purpose of man?

What makes us different from any other living creatures?

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firmament - The expanse of the heavens; the sky.

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firmament - The expanse of the heavens; the sky.

God Created ManGod Created Man

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ReviewReview Up to this point God Spoke into

existence what?– Heavens and earth– light– Waters, sky, dry land– Plants, trees, flowers– Sun, moon, stars– Sea creatures, birds– All the animals and beasts of the earth

Isaiah 45:18 

Up to this point God Spoke into existence what?– Heavens and earth– light– Waters, sky, dry land– Plants, trees, flowers– Sun, moon, stars– Sea creatures, birds– All the animals and beasts of the earth

Isaiah 45:18 

IntroductionIntroduction Genesis 1:26-27

– 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

–  27 So God created man in his own image,        in the image of God he created him;        male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:26-27– 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in

our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

–  27 So God created man in his own image,        in the image of God he created him;        male and female he created them.

Creation of ManCreation of Man

God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness

Who is God referring to when he says “our” image?

Why doesn’t he say in “MY” image?

God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness

Who is God referring to when he says “our” image?

Why doesn’t he say in “MY” image?

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JESUS CHRIT – SON

THE SPIRIT – HOLY SPIRIT

Creation of ManCreation of Man God said, "Let us make man in

our image, in our likeness 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 What does it mean to make man in God’s image or

likeness? Do we look like him? Are we all knowing, or all-powerful?

God is referring to our soul or spirit. The unseen part of us Created with a MIND Created with EMOTIONS Created with a WILL

Why would he give us these three things?

God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 What does it mean to make man in God’s image or

likeness? Do we look like him? Are we all knowing, or all-powerful?

God is referring to our soul or spirit. The unseen part of us Created with a MIND Created with EMOTIONS Created with a WILL

Why would he give us these three things?

Creation of ManCreation of Man Mind- Intellect

We have a mind to communicate with God. God desires to relate personally to us.  He is a personal God and has created us to be personal beings so we can relate to God and others

Emotions- Feelings God gave man feelings just like he has. We can love, feel

sadness, happiness, joy, hurt. God gave us feelings so we can love God just as God loves us

Will- Ability to Choose God did not want us to be robots. He wanted us to choose

what is right or wrong and what to do or not to do. God gave us will so we could CHOOSE to love and obey God.

Mind- Intellect We have a mind to communicate with God. God desires to

relate personally to us.  He is a personal God and has created us to be personal beings so we can relate to God and others

Emotions- Feelings God gave man feelings just like he has. We can love, feel

sadness, happiness, joy, hurt. God gave us feelings so we can love God just as God loves us

Will- Ability to Choose God did not want us to be robots. He wanted us to choose

what is right or wrong and what to do or not to do. God gave us will so we could CHOOSE to love and obey God.

Creation of ManCreation of Man GOD CREATED MAN IN THE IMAGE

OF GOD–With a MIND so man could KNOW

GOD–With EMOTIONS so man could

LOVE GOD–With a WILL so man could

CHOOSE TO OBEY GOD

GOD CREATED MAN IN THE IMAGE OF GOD–With a MIND so man could KNOW

GOD–With EMOTIONS so man could

LOVE GOD–With a WILL so man could

CHOOSE TO OBEY GOD

Checking For UnderstandingChecking For Understanding For whom did God prepare the

earth? What makes man different

from other animals? What are three things that

God gave man in his image? How can we communicate with

God?

For whom did God prepare the earth?

What makes man different from other animals?

What are three things that God gave man in his image?

How can we communicate with God?

Creation of ManCreation of Man– Gen 26 let them rule over the fish of the sea

and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

– What does that mean exactly to rule over all of creation?

– Man is given a special & unique role – Man alone is given this right by God– Man was to do God’s work on earth– Man was to do God’s work the way God wanted it to

be done– Man is to be a leader over all of creation

– Gen 26 let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

– What does that mean exactly to rule over all of creation?

– Man is given a special & unique role – Man alone is given this right by God– Man was to do God’s work on earth– Man was to do God’s work the way God wanted it to

be done– Man is to be a leader over all of creation

Creation of ManCreation of Man So God created man in His own image;

the image of God He created him; male and female He created them“– Gen 2:7– When did Adam become alive?– Why is that important?

– Only God can give life. Not any of his creation only the creator can give life.

So God created man in His own image; the image of God He created him; male and female He created them“– Gen 2:7– When did Adam become alive?– Why is that important?

– Only God can give life. Not any of his creation only the creator can give life.

Creation of ManCreation of Man Who created man?

God created everything including man, therefore he is the owner of all things, including man!

God created only one man. Why is this important?

We all had one beginning “In Adam”. Adam is the ancestor of all people. Adam was created by God.

After man was created God declared it was good. At this point everything God created was

perfect

Who created man? God created everything including man,

therefore he is the owner of all things, including man!

God created only one man. Why is this important?

We all had one beginning “In Adam”. Adam is the ancestor of all people. Adam was created by God.

After man was created God declared it was good. At this point everything God created was

perfect

Checking For UnderstandingChecking For Understanding Who was your first ancestor?

What did God give Adam control of?

Why don’t Satan or his demons have the right to control or rule over the earth?

When did Adam become alive?

Who was your first ancestor? What did God give Adam control of?

Why don’t Satan or his demons have the right to control or rule over the earth?

When did Adam become alive?

Concluding StatementsConcluding Statements God is the only Creator of all things, therefore he is the

owner of all things Man is not only God’s creation, made in God’s image;

man is also God’s cherished possession—accountable to his Creator.

We were created to be in submission to One who is almighty, sovereign, all-knowing, all-powerful, eternal; one who can supply all our needs. 1 Chronicles 29:11

God is the only Creator of all things, therefore he is the owner of all things

Man is not only God’s creation, made in God’s image; man is also God’s cherished possession—accountable to his Creator.

We were created to be in submission to One who is almighty, sovereign, all-knowing, all-powerful, eternal; one who can supply all our needs. 1 Chronicles 29:11

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Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

So far, covered up to page 38 For next week:

– God placed Adam in Eden page 39

So far, covered up to page 38 For next week:

– God placed Adam in Eden page 39