(WT15 6/1 pg 5) Scientists estimate that the earth is about 4 billion years old and that the universe was born some 13 to 14 billion years ago. The Bible sets no date for the creation of the universe. In no place does it affirm that the earth is only a few thousand years old. The very first verse in the Bible reads: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Ge 1:1) That general statement allows scientists to determine the age of the physical world according to sound scientific principles
Ge 1:26: Was Jesus a co-Creator? (it-2 pg 52)
The Son’s share in the creative works, however, did not make him a co-Creator with his Father. The power for creation came from God through his holy spirit, or active force. (Ge 1:2; Ps 33:6 “By the word of Jehovah the heavens were made, And by the spirit of his mouth everything in them.”) And since Jehovah is the Source of all life, all animate creation, visible and invisible, owes its life to him. (Ps 36:9 “With you is the source of life; By your light we can see light.”) Rather than a co-Creator, then, the Son was the agent or instrumentality through whom Jehovah, the Creator, worked. Jesus himself credited God with the creation, as do all the Scriptures.—Mt 19:4-6 “” 4 In reply he said: “Have you not read that the one who created them from the beginning made them male and female…. 6 Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.”
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah God, the field ministry, or something else?
Ge 1:1: The vastness of the universe and the earth gives evidence that Jehovah’s power and energy are inexhaustible. A human craftsman uses his hands and tools to make things, but God sends forth his holy spirit to accomplish his great works, a good reason to put our trust in Jehovah can accomplish his will. (Isa 40:26)
Ge 1:3, 14-16: One made wonder how could be light since the luminaries were not made until the fourth day? The heavens” that included the luminaries were created before the “first day” even began. So their light did not reach the surface of the earth on the first day, because of the cloud layers.
Ge 1:11-12: With 391,000 plants species in the world show that Jehovah wanted mankind to enjoy life on the earth with all beautiful plants. Also Jehovah made a law that they can only reproduced according to it kind and these plants give life on the earth by them producing oxygen and taking out carbon dioxide from the air.
Ge 1:14-18: This describes the sun and moon as great luminaries, while many stars are far greater than our sun, and the moon are insignificant in comparison to them. This is not a contradiction because earthly observer from the earth, the sun appears to be a ‘greater light during the day’ and the moon a ‘lesser light that dominates the night.
Ge 1:20-24: The word “soul” or Hebrew neʹphesh, as it appears three time in these verses of Bible account of creation referring to fish, bird, or animal. This word neʹphesh is referring to a breather not a immortal soul.
Ge 1:26-27: Being made in God’s image, humans have the capacity to reflect godly attributes. Surely we should try to cultivate such qualities as love, mercy, kindness, goodness, and patience, reflecting the One who made us.
Ge 1:26-27: This is good scriptures to keep in mind with those out in service try used Col1:15 show that Jesus is in the image of God and that make him God. Here we see Adam was in his image and that did not make him God so neither should it make Jesus a image of someone else.
Ge 1:29-30: Here we see humans and ‘flying creatures and all moving animals of the ground’ were obliged to live on vegetable matter exclusively. So there was no need of fear between perfect humans and the flying creatures and all moving animals.
Ge 2:2-3: The word ”rest” does not mean that Jehovah has stopped working altogether as John 5:17 shows “My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” His rest, simply refer to the ending his work of physical creation respecting the earth. Jehovah is still working on bringing his purposes to fulfillment his word toward the earth. (Ps 92:4)
Ge 2:7: Does not teach that human have an immoral soul. The expression “a living person” is translated from the Hebrew word ne’phesh, which literally means “a breathing creature.” It clearly states that “man came to be a living soul, not he has a living soul. Alsoimmoral soul would mean there is no need for the resurrection.
Ge 2:16-17: For the human family to be genuinely happy they must have a good relationship with God and it must be voluntary. Jehovah did not deprive man of freedom, for they had abundance of delightful food of all kinds to eat without eating the fruit of that one tree. (Ge 2:8-9) The earth belongs to Jehovah; since he created it and has the right to make laws that suit his purpose and that benefit mankind. (Ps 24:1, 10)
Ge 2:19: Show Jehovah gave Adam the ability, not only to speak and understand speech, but also to form new words, thus adding to the language, as he did in naming the animals.
Also the fact that Jehovah instructed Adam in the work to filling the earth showed that God had provided Adam with the necessary vocabulary and knowledge of language to permit him to comprehend his instructions.
Ge 2:20, 23: The expression “This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” does not give any indication that Adam was to be a dictator over an inferior. Also show she is something to be cherished and cared for even as his own body. This is what husbands should be doing today according to Eph. 5:28-29.
Ge 2:22-24: Marriage is Jehovah’s arrangement. The marriage bond is permanent and sacred, with the husband serving as head of the family. Even Jesus gave credited to Jehovah as forming the first marriage at Mt 19:4-6.
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