The Creator is for LIFE from beginning to end:
• Creation of LIFE.
• Provision for LIFE.
• Protection of LIFE.

God’s creative work is anthropomorphic.

God formed (yatsar) the man.

God stooped down to breathe life into the man.

Man in the image of God (Genesis 1:27)

Animation

Spiritual Understanding

Conscience

Communicable Attributes

Eden: “Delight” or “Place of abundant waters”

Garden: Septuagint’s translation—paradeisos—is used in the New Testament as the eternal home for believers (Revelation 2:7).

Work is a spiritual ministry of service to the Lord.

Two Trees: Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.

The first commandment was given in the context of gracious provision.

“Helper”: A term normally used of God (e.g., Ex. 18:4; Deut. 33:7; 1 Sam. 7:12; Psalm 20:2, 46:1).

“Fit” or “Suitable”: “Corresponding to him”

Naming of the animals: Delegated Authority and Awareness of Aloneness

God brought the woman to the man.

Leave: An emotional break from past relationships

Hold Fast: A commitment for life

One Flesh:
• Physical Oneness: Guarded and exclusive sexual intimacy
• Spiritual Oneness: Growing together in love and serve to God
• Emotional Oneness: Guarding emotions and feelings
• Missional Oneness: Going the same direction at the same time for the same reasons.

Openness and Vulnerability