Why is there a second story about God creating humans in Genesis 2? Why is Eden so lavish, with gold, precious stones, gushing rivers, and magical trees? Is the first human basically a groundskeeper, or did his job have a deeper purpose? How does all of this relate to Jesus, and also to us today?

Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord

Other helpful links:

• The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Sandra L. Richter
• Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters by Sandra L. Richter
• Joint Statement on the Environment
• Parallels between Eden and the Temple
• Parallels between Eden and the New Jerusalem
• Picture of the pinecone from The General Sherman tree

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