9.27.9 – And God Created Man

Psalm 8:4
What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? (ESV)

Genesis chapter 2

The Psalmist asked a question that mankind still wonders about and debates today. What is man? See, some people think man is no different from the animals and of no more value. Some think of man as being the “end all and be all” of everything, with infinite capabilities, even to being some sort of god or supernatural being.

Where is the truth in the matter?

“Evolution is a fact.”

So spoke Sheldon, the ultra-intelligent uber-nerd (but I’m redundant) on the CBS comedy, “Big Bang Theory.”

The audience didn’t laugh at this crack, for crack it was. You see, Sheldon wouldn’t say something like, “Turn on that lamp.” Sheldon would use confusing and precise language and say something like, “Engage the electromagnetic field which casts off particles that travel at a semi-constant speed of … “ You get the picture.

9.20.9 – God Rested

This morning, we’re going to cover days 5-7 of creation, but as we do that, I want to back up and consider something that was said earlier that has great import on what we’re looking at today:

Genesis 1:2
The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. (ESV)

Chance or Purpose? What’s the Difference?

Some people want life to be random because then nothing they do will ever matter. Good or bad, it’s no big deal. Just so long as it makes them feel good, that’s all that matters.

Other people desire purpose, though, because they find the idea of a universe without purpose incredibly depressing. Have you ever helped someone? Made you feel good, didn’t it? But if there’s no purpose in the universe, what’s the real difference between helping someone and kicking them?

Genesis 1:1-19