Okay, let’s start. My next few posts will explore the themes in Genesis 1 through 3, particularly those that frame the marriage question. The discussion will intertwine with theological anthropology (the nature of the relationship between humanity and God). But first, at the request of one of my readers, for the sake of context I will list some other themes that have their genesis in the Creation and Fall accounts.
The following concepts will be taught in my church class on the following schedule between now and Christmas, and the remaining topics will be covered after the first of the year.
IT ALL STARTED IN THE GARDEN
Exploring the Themes Introduced in Genesis 1 through 3
Wk # |
Date |
Scripture |
Topic |
1 |
September 5 |
Genesis 1:1–2:3 |
The First Account of Creation (exegesis) |
2 |
September 12 |
Genesis 2:4–25 |
The Second Account of Creation (exegesis) |
3 |
September 19 |
Genesis 3:1–24 |
The Fall of Humanity (exegesis) |
4 |
October 3 |
Genesis 1:1 |
Theme 1: The Existence and Nature of God |
5 |
October 10 |
Genesis 1:2 |
Theme 2: The Trinity |
6 |
October 17 |
Genesis 1:3 |
Theme 3: God Makes Himself Know by His Word |
7 |
October 24 |
Genesis 1:1-25 |
Theme 4: God Brings Chaos to Order |
8 |
November 7 |
Genesis 1 and 2 |
Theme 5: Human Nature (Both Creaturely and Divine Imprints) |
9 |
November 14 |
Genesis 1:26-28 |
Theme 6: There’s Work to Do Even in the Garden |
10 |
November 28 |
Advent 1 Rev. 21:1-5 |
Theme 7: The Recreated Garden (The Restoration of All Things) |
11 |
December 5 |
Advent 2 Gen 3:15 |
Theme 8: The Promise of Redemption |
12 |
December 12 |
Advent 3 John 1:1-5 |
Theme 9: Christ Embodies the Word Spoken at the Beginning |
13 |
December 19 |
Advent 4 1 Cor. 15:20-28 |
Theme 10: Christ the New Humanity |
Mary:
As a leader of a worship service that is listed in “The Dog Lover’s Guide to the Bay Area,” for being a church service where Fido is welcome; I can say unequivocally that pets will go to heaven.