Humanity is
Under God - Over the Earth - Of the Earth

Humanity is
Dependent - Dignified - Dust

dependent
God as our Creator is our ultimate authority.

Deuteronomy 10:14: To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.

Maximum freedom is found under God’s authority.

Genesis 2:16-17: And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”

God’s commands are good.

God’s commands are trustworthy.

To rebel against God given authorities is to rebel against God.

When it comes to authority do we focus on WHAT instead of WHO?

When it comes to authority do we focus on HOW instead of WHO?

When it comes to authority do we focus on WHY instead of WHO?

Have you surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus?
It is powerful to read Matt 28:18 in light of Deuteronomy 10:14.

Read Ahead: Genesis 1-2