The Garden and the Image-Bearers: Rediscovering God’s Blueprint for Humanity
The Garden and the Image-Bearers: Rediscovering God’s Blueprint for Humanity
What if Eden wasn’t simply about paradise lost, but paradise revealed? Genesis 2 is not only about humanity’s beginning; it is about our vocation, our covenant, and our destiny.
•Eden as Sacred Space – God Himself planted the garden as His temple-dwelling with man.
•Priestly Stewardship – Humanity was placed to “work” (avad) and “keep” (shamar) the garden—priestly words of service.
•Covenant Boundaries – The tree of knowledge set a limit, not to withhold joy but to protect intimacy.
•Ezer Kenegdo – Woman is not “assistant” but covenant partner; strength corresponding to strength.
•Naked and Unashamed – God’s design is transparency without shame, restored in Messiah.
Challenge: Will you live as His covenant image-bearer or as your own idol?
Prayer of Salvation
God, I know I’ve made mistakes. I’ve tried living life my own way, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe Yeshua is the Messiah, Your Son. I believe He died for me, was buried, and came back to life on the third day so that I could be forgiven and made new. Your Word says that everyone who calls on Your Name will be saved. So right now, I’m calling on You. Please forgive me, wash me clean, and give me a new start. Fill me with Your Spirit, change my heart from the inside out, and teach me how to live Your way. From this day on, I choose to follow Yeshua as my Lord, my Savior, and my King. Thank You for loving me, saving me, and giving me eternal life. In the Name of Yeshua, the King of Kings, Amen.
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Eden is not just the past, it is the pattern. In Messiah, the call of Eden still stands: live as His image, live in His delight.
Shalom b’Shem Yeshua,
Dr. Shawn M. Greener
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Shawn M. Greener, MTh., D.I.S., DPTh.
Author / Host / Theologian
I am just a beggar who found Bread, helping other hungry beggars to find Him too. My life has certainly been complex and I and my halo has many dents. Heschel said; "Something Sacred hangs in the balance of every moment." I live like it. I teach like it.
As a person who survived a fatal 92 mph vs 51 mph head on crash, after dying and re-animating, and surviving several other brushes with death, my perspective is, let's say, unique. I haven't always been a theologian and I'm living REAL life, just like you... I have my hurts, habits and hangups too.
I've learned a few very important things along the way that I'm confident you'll find useful... butter for the Gluten free Bread so to speak.. Oh, you may chuckle or full on snort along the way, but you might also shed a few tears... Faith for LIFE... That's how it happens.
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