05 - Together, for a purpose

Genesis 2:18-25 - Tim SmylieHumanity’s mission requires complementary relationship (v18)Marriage: complementarity on display (vv19-25)- the dance of equality, authority, and unity

04 - In the garden

Genesis 2:5-17 - Tim SmylieAn apprenticeship with the Great King:I. Learning the need for God’s life-giving power (vv5-14)II. Learning to worship before trying to rule (vv15-17)● serving, guarding, and enjoying what God has entrusted to us (vv15-16)● trusting God’s wisdom and goodness (v17)

03 - Created on purpose, with a purpose

Genesis 1:26-2:4 - Tim SmylieOur high honour – created in God’s image (1:26-27)Our great responsibility – called to rule and develop God’s world in ways that reflect his character (1:28-30)Our true rest – comes from trusting in God’s perfect work (1:31-2:4)

02 - The earth is full of his glory

Genesis 1:6-25 - Tim SmylieGod’s glory is seen in:I. His authority over his creationII. The order and extravagance of his creation● order – God is like a careful craftsman● extravagance – God is like an exuberant artist

01 - From eternity, to eternity

Genesis 1:1-5 - Tim SmylieBefore “the beginning” (1:1a)- God was already there, enjoying an eternal relationship of perfect loveIn “the beginning” (1:1b)- God created everything that is not GodGod’s mission (vv2-5)- to share the light of his goodness and glory