Adam and Eve Were Called to Rule Story Summary

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Bible Story: Adam and Eve Were Called to Rule

Bible Text: Genesis 1:28

Story Truth(s): God put people in charge of creation.

Story: In Genesis 1, God created the heavens and the earth. On the 6th day, God made Adam and Eve. The first man and the first woman were not an accident, they were created by God on purpose to rule creation and represent Him.

God commanded them to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). Adam and Eve were made in the image of God and commanded to take God’s image all over His creation so that His image would fill the whole earth. God loved Adam and Eve so much that He wanted to use them to make more of His people so His love would cover the whole world.

God also commanded Adam and Eve to rule every creature. That means they were to take care of the fish in the sea and the birds of the air. Adam and Eve were responsible for every animal from the giant elephant to the tiniest ant. It was a huge responsibility.

They couldn’t just do what they wanted. In taking care of God’s world they had to take care of it the way God wanted, but they weren’t alone in ruling. God was there in the Garden of Eden with them. They could talk to God about what He wanted them to do. They could ask His advice and depend on His instruction.

In the garden, man and woman walked with God. There was nothing to separate them from God’s presence or God’s love. It’s hard to imagine, getting to talk with God face to face and seeing His love for His creation in His eyes… it must have been wonderful.

The work of caring for the animals must have been a joy because they got to do it as a way of showing God how much they loved Him and they got to see first hand how their work pleased God.

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