This week we begin a new series tracing the big picture storyline of the whole Bible. Even though the Bible is written by about 40 individuals over thousands of years in multiple languages, the story it tells is singular. From Genesis to Revelation, God has woven together one narrative telling of His redemption of His creation for His glory. In our passage this week, we find a detailed and dynamic account of the creation of the first man and woman. And, here, we see God establishing His purposes uniquely for humanity within creation. At the center of His purposes, in this account, we find humanity’s relationship with creation, each other, and with God. At the center of His purposes, we find a picture of unity, peace, and delight. As we read about the Garden, we cannot help but long for this reality and wonder how it can be restored.
