GOD’S GOODNESS IN THE GARDEN: PART 1 “Creation” Genesis 1:1-31 Metanarrative - Creation - Fall - Redemption - Restoration The Goodness of God - Attribute Who He Is (God is good—He can be no other) - Action What He Does (God does good—He cannot do anything that is not good) - God’s goodness is clearly stated in Scripture: Exodus 34:6 1 Chronicles 16:34 Psalm 119:68 Psalm 145:9 Matthew 7:11 James 1:17 Let’s look at God’s goodness in the Garden—Creation - Genesis 1:1-3a (end at “Then God said…”) (seven times in the is chapter God declares what He has done as “good”) - Day One: Light it is good! (v.4) - Day Two: Atmosphere (air) it is good! - Day Three: Dry Land (and plant life) it is good! (v. 10 & v.12) - Day Four: Separation of Day and Night (appearance of stars/planets) it is good! (v.18) - Day Five: Water and Air Creatures it is good! (v. 21) - Day Six: Land Creatures it is good! (v. 25) - Day Six: Man and Woman (Imago Dei) it is very good! (v. 31) We are able to experience God’s Goodness in creation three ways— - Place where we connect with Him and one another Psalm 19:1-2 Genesis 1:26a & 27 - Provision His faithfulness continues Genesis 8:22 - Presence He comes down to us Genesis 3:9 John 3:17 Next Step: Focus on the goodness of God. - You are God’s creation! - Are you God’s child?