Understanding God’s divine design for humanity, relationships, and living in His image.
Genesis 2 Scripture (World English Bible - WEB)
1: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2: And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3: And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it; because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
4: These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
5: And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.
6: But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.
7: And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
8: And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
9: And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
10: And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.
11: The name of the first is Pishon: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
12: And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
13: And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.
14: And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.
15: And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
16: And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
17: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
18: And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
19: And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.
20: And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
21: And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;
22: And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
23: And Adam said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
25: And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
"So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and made a woman." – Genesis 2:21-22
Table of Contents
Introduction Man Formed and Placed in Eden Trees and Provision The Command and Responsibility Creation of Woman 5-Minute PrayerIntroduction
Man Formed and Placed in Eden (Genesis 2:7-8)
God formed man from the dust and breathed life into him, placing him in Eden to care for it. This shows God’s intentional design and purpose for humanity.
Reflection: Are you living intentionally in the purpose God created you for?
Trees and Provision (Genesis 2:9, 15-16)
God planted the tree of life and the tree of knowledge. He provided everything man needed, showing divine provision. Humanity is entrusted with responsibility for God’s creation.
Self-Examination: Are you taking care of what God has placed in your life with gratitude and responsibility?
The Command and Responsibility (Genesis 2:16-17)
God commanded Adam not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, showing that obedience and responsibility are key to His design.
Teaching Point: How are you obeying God’s instructions in areas of temptation and responsibility?
Creation of Woman (Genesis 2:18-25)
God created woman from man’s rib to provide companionship. This demonstrates His design for relationships, unity, and complementarity.
Reflection: Are your relationships aligned with God’s purpose and design?
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your perfect creation and Your design for humanity. Lord, just as You formed Adam from the dust and breathed life into him, breathe fresh life into us today. Help us understand our purpose and walk in it fully.
Lord, we thank You for Your provision, planting trees and giving resources to man in Eden. Teach us to steward what You have entrusted to us, with gratitude, care, and responsibility. Guide our decisions and help us avoid temptation, obeying Your Word with integrity.
Father, we praise You for the gift of companionship and the creation of woman to complete man. Bless our relationships with love, unity, and mutual respect. May Your design be honored in our families, marriages, and communities.
Lord, give us wisdom to care for creation and live as Your image-bearers. May we reflect Your character in our actions, showing love, creativity, and authority in our spheres. Protect us from pride, disobedience, and neglect of our responsibilities.
Thank You, Lord, for Your Word, Your guidance, and Your blessings. May our lives glorify You in all that we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Next Devotional:
Genesis 3 Study: The Fall of Man
Subtitle: Learning from the consequences of disobedience and God’s plan of redemption.
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