SERMON NOTES
INTRO: In closing the interpretation of chapter 1, it is proper to refer to certain first principles of hermeneutical science. First, that interpretation only is valid which is true to the meaning of the author. The very first rule on which the interpreter is bound to proceed is to assign to each word the meaning it commonly bore in the time of the writer. This is the prime key to the works of every ancient author, if we can only discover it. The next is to give a consistent meaning to the whole of that which was composed at one time or in one place by the author. The presumption is that there was a reasonable consistency of thought in his mind during one effort of composition. A third rule is to employ faithfully and discreetly whatever we can learn concerning the time, place, and other circumstances of the author to the elucidation of his meaning.
I. God loves mankind and gives him a day. Genesis 2:1-3
II. God loves mankind and give him his breath. Genesis 2:4-9
III. God loves mankind and gives him a place. Genesis 2:10-15
IV. God loves mankind and gives him a command.Genesis 2:16-17
APPLICATION:
SERMON IN A FEW VERSES: John 3:16-18
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
(1) Access the sermon slides on the app for review.
(2) What did the Lord communicate to your heart through today’s message?
(3) How can the introduction paragraph assist you with your study of God’s Word?
(4) How does the permission of God to take a day of rest show His love for mankind?
(5) Talk about how the breath of God becoming the created soul of man.
(6) How is God’s sovereignty shown in how he took the man and put him in the garden? Relate this to your birthplace.
(7) Discuss the idea of God putting man in a place where He, Himself is.
(8) How can our focus on permission from God help us resist the things that are prohibited?
(9) Summarize today’s message in one word or sentence.