The Creation of Humans

The Creation of Humans
Christopher Engelsma

Text: Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image… (Genesis 1:26)

Intro: Siberia

I. Creation of all kinds

Genesis 1:12 -

Genesis 1:12 -

Genesis 1:21 -

Genesis 1:21 -

Genesis 1:24 -

Species

Information

II. …but still not what God intended.

Genesis 1:26

A creature in God’s image

Genesis 2:7; Job 32:8

III. Body & soul

Genesis 35:18; Matthew 10:28

…and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; (Acts 17:26-27)

Principle 1: Created for a Purpose

Rocks, trees, animals,

Principle 2: Humans are Different

To think and to choose

Principle 3: Aiming for Happiness

The Grand Question:

“You have made us for yourself, Oh Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” --Augustine