August 04, 2024 | Dave McGinley
Passage: Genesis 1:1-26
“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.”
God is Creator; I am Created
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1
“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
and by the breath of his mouth all their host.
For he spoke, and it came to be;
he commanded, and it stood firm.” Psalm 33:6, 9
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26
God is Sustainer; I am a steward
“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate,
that he may bring forth food from the earth
and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine
and bread to strengthen man's heart. Psalm 104:14-15
He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.
Martin Luther – Explanation of Apostles Creed Article 1
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15
“The world (sin) is drowned in blindness and abuses all the good things and God’s gifts only for its own pride, greed, lust, and luxury. It (sin) never once thinks about God, so as to thank Him or acknowledge Him as Lord and Creator. – Martin Luther “Large Catechism”
“Caring for the environment is a matter of Sanctification.”
- Dr. Sandra Richter
“Micro” - Michael Crichton
“For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him.”
Luther’s Explanation Article 1 of Apostles Creed.
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