Embracing God's Design: Purpose and Glory in Creation
Summary
The sermon begins with the pastor emphasizing the importance of submitting every thought, purpose, and intention to the authority of God's word, as stated in 2 Corinthians 10:5. He highlights the relevance of this verse in today's culture, where truth is being deconstructed and everything is up for debate. The pastor then transitions to focus on the creation of Adam and Eve and the mission given to men and women. He emphasizes the importance of not just reading the Bible, but allowing it to master and transform our lives. The pastor calls for a complete submission to Christ, not just in our thoughts and hearts, but in every aspect of our lives.
The pastor then discusses the role of women as glorifiers, designed by God to bring glory to the things they are given. He encourages women to embrace their mission and not be deceived by the world into thinking that it is not enough. He believes that when both men and women embrace their design and mission, society will flourish. However, he acknowledges that this is not what is happening in the world today, attributing this to the fact that God is not at the center of their lives, as secular humanism has taken over society.
The pastor then emphasizes the importance of Adam's mission before Eve was created. He highlights Genesis 2:15, where God puts Adam in the Garden of Eden to work and keep it. The pastor argues that Adam was designed and oriented towards this mission, while Eve was not. He encourages men not to feel guilty for pursuing the mission that God has created them for, despite the cultural pressure to conform to humanism and feminism.
The pastor then addresses the influence of humanism in our culture and emphasizes the need to reject this philosophy in order to understand our mission and purpose. He points to the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians 10 and Ephesians 6, where it is stated that the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. These weapons include destroying arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and taking every thought captive to obey Christ.
The sermon concludes with the pastor focusing on the creation of Eve as God's greatest gift to Adam. He emphasizes that when Adam wakes up and sees Eve, his whole world changes. The pastor describes Eve as a woman who is on fire, symbolizing the fire of God's presence that glorifies things in the Bible. He highlights Eve's perfection, spotlessness, and holiness, emphasizing her splendor and glory.
Key Takeaways:
- The pastor emphasizes the importance of submitting every thought, purpose, and intention to the authority of God's word, as stated in 2 Corinthians 10:5. This is crucial in today's culture, where truth is being deconstructed and everything is up for debate. [01:15]
- Women are designed by God to bring glory to the things they are given. The pastor encourages women to embrace their mission and not be deceived by the world into thinking that it is not enough. When both men and women embrace their design and mission, society will flourish. [15:30]
- Adam was given a job and a purpose before he was given a wife. The pastor argues that Adam was designed and oriented towards this mission, while Eve was not. He encourages men not to feel guilty for pursuing the mission that God has created them for, despite the cultural pressure to conform to humanism and feminism. [25:45]
- The pastor addresses the influence of humanism in our culture and emphasizes the need to reject this philosophy in order to understand our mission and purpose. He points to the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians 10 and Ephesians 6, where it is stated that the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. [35:20]
- The pastor focuses on the creation of Eve as God's greatest gift to Adam. He emphasizes that when Adam wakes up and sees Eve, his whole world changes. The pastor describes Eve as a woman who is on fire, symbolizing the fire of God's presence that glorifies things in the Bible. He highlights Eve's perfection, spotlessness, and holiness, emphasizing her splendor and glory. [45:10]
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. 2 Corinthians 10:5: "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ."
2. Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it."
3. Genesis 2:21-22: "So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man."
Observation Questions:
1. What does 2 Corinthians 10:5 tell us about the nature of our thoughts and opinions in relation to God's knowledge?
2. In Genesis 2:15, what mission does God give to Adam in the Garden of Eden?
3. What does Genesis 2:21-22 reveal about the creation of Eve and her relationship to Adam?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does 2 Corinthians 10:5 challenge the way we approach our thoughts and opinions in today's culture where truth is often debated?
2. How does Genesis 2:15 reflect on the roles and responsibilities that God has designed for men?
3. In Genesis 2:21-22, what does the creation of Eve from Adam's rib signify about the roles and relationships between men and women?
Application Questions:
1. How can you practically submit your thoughts, purposes, and intentions to the authority of God's word in your daily life?
2. In what ways can you embrace and pursue the mission that God has created for you, despite societal pressures?
3. How can you reject the influence of humanism in your life and focus more on understanding your mission and purpose as defined by God?
4. How can you, as a woman, embrace your God-given mission to bring glory to the things you are given?
5. As a man, how can you honor and appreciate the women in your life as God's gift, recognizing their unique role and contribution?
Devotional
Day 1: Submitting to the Authority of God's Word
In a world where truth is constantly being deconstructed and everything is up for debate, it is crucial to submit every thought, purpose, and intention to the authority of God's word. This submission is not just about reading the Bible, but allowing it to master and transform our lives. It calls for a complete surrender to Christ, not just in our thoughts and hearts, but in every aspect of our lives. [01:15]
Hebrews 4:12 - "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you have not fully submitted to the authority of God's word? How can you begin to surrender this area to Him today?
Day 2: Embracing God's Design and Mission
God has designed women to bring glory to the things they are given. It is important to embrace this mission and not be deceived by the world into thinking that it is not enough. When both men and women embrace their design and mission, society will flourish. [15:30]
Proverbs 31:30 - "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Reflection: How can you, as a woman, embrace your God-given mission and bring glory to the things you have been given? If you are a man, how can you support and encourage the women in your life to embrace their mission?
Day 3: Pursuing God's Mission for Men
Before Eve was created, God gave Adam a mission to work and keep the Garden of Eden. Men should not feel guilty for pursuing the mission that God has created them for, despite the cultural pressure to conform to humanism and feminism. [25:45]
Genesis 2:15 - "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
Reflection: As a man, how can you pursue the mission that God has created for you, despite the cultural pressures you face? If you are a woman, how can you support and encourage the men in your life to pursue their God-given mission?
Day 4: Rejecting Humanism to Understand Our Purpose
Humanism has a significant influence on our culture, but to understand our mission and purpose, we need to reject this philosophy. The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. [35:20]
2 Corinthians 10:4 - "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds."
Reflection: What are some ways that humanism has influenced your thinking? How can you reject this philosophy and align your thoughts with God's word?
Day 5: Recognizing Eve as God's Gift to Adam
Eve was created as God's greatest gift to Adam. When Adam woke up and saw Eve, his whole world changed. Eve is described as a woman who is on fire, symbolizing the fire of God's presence that glorifies things in the Bible. [45:10]
Genesis 2:22 - "Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man."
Reflection: How can you, as a woman, embrace your role as a gift from God? If you are a man, how can you appreciate and value the women in your life as gifts from God?
Quotes
"There is perhaps no greater calling and challenge for the people of God in our day than to take every thought captive to obey Christ when everything is Up For Debate when the foundations of Truth are being deconstructed by our culture it is imperative that the church take every thought captive to The Obedience of Christ every thought everything that we do we are to we are to take hold of and we are to submit it to the authority of God." #!!01:29!!#
"The early chapters in Genesis are crucial for this... creation and evolution gender definitions gender roles the definition of marriage Authority and submission the place of children the importance of work and Mission stewardship of the environment we would do well to camp out in the first few chapters of Genesis and submit ourselves to the authority of God's word wrestle and toil in order to understand what is being said and when we do that the result will be rejoicing in the freedom of living according to God's design." #!!02:17!!#
"Women are designed by God to be glorifiers... this is your mission and don't let the world fool you into thinking that this mission is not enough for there is no greater calling than to glorify this world." #!!24:26!!#
"The reason we do not see men with a mission and women glorifying their men is not because the man or the woman is not at the center, it's because God is not at the center... humanism is man putting himself at the center of all things rather than the Creator God." #!!26:31!!#
"Adam is made and he is oriented by design for this Mission and toward this mission in a way that Eve was not and we see this played out all throughout the Bible... men are created and called to protect and to provide... God has created men to be focused on the mission..." #!!11:50!!#
"For the weapons of our Warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ." #!!31:54!!#
"When Adam opens up his eyes he sees God's greatest gift to him he sees in Eve that which is going to make this Mission possible what he sees is not a woman made of the dirt but what he sees is a woman who is on fire fire is important fire in the Bible glorifies right there's a lot of things that that fire does but symbolically throughout the Bible we see fire glorifying things." #!!18:40!!#
"What he is about to see is his glory for the woman is the glory of the man verse 23 and the man said this at last bone of my bone and Flesh of My Flesh she she shall be called woman because she was taken out of man you can see Adam's excitement at last finally I've been out here naming all the animals and the the boy zebras and the girl zebras they would come together right we see all of the boy and girl animals all coming to be named but Adam would look around and there was no Suitor there was no helper there was nothing fit for him he was alone until the woman comes ah at last bone of my bone Flesh of My Flesh she was perfect she was spotless she was without blemish she was full of Splendor and Glory she was holy she was on fire and you know what Adam the dirt bag called the." #!!20:45!!#
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