1B26
© Jeff Stacey | Last updated: 19 September 2016
1B26. Adam and Eve responded with total commitment to God:
They were fulfilling God’s roles for them:-
(a) Adam before Eve was created
(b) Adam and Eve together
1B26(title) Adam and Eve responded with total commitment to God
After their creation, Adam and Eve initially obeyed God’s one requirement.
1B26(sub-title) They were fulfilling God’s roles for them
They were sharing with God in accomplishing His primary purpose.
1B26(a) Responses by Adam before Eve was created
Adam had begun to work and care for the Garden of Eden where God had placed him Gen 2:5b,15. Adam also co-operated with God in naming all the animals and birds Gen 2:19b-20a.
These were beautiful scenes of Adam and God enjoying shared activities. So Adam was fulfilling God’s roles for him.
1B26(b) Responses by Adam and Eve together
Adam was overjoyed when God brought Eve to him! Gen 2:23. They entered into a perfect marriage relationship Gen 2:24 and enjoyed LIFE in sinless innocence Gen 2:25. Together they were sharing with God in accomplishing His primary purpose.
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This arrow indicates that whatever their initial reactions may have been, Adam and Eve at first responded with total obedience to God.