Most people read the Creation story looking for how the world was made. But the scriptures are more interested in why it was made and who made it. Are you missing the temple hidden within the pages of Genesis?
Summary: In this episode, we bridge the gap between Genesis, Moses, and Abraham to uncover the deep doctrine of the Creation. We move beyond the "scientific" debates to discover a "visionary" account of our divine origins.
The 3-Story Creation: We analyze the "Cosmic Temple" by looking at the three layers of creation: the "Lower" (physical world), "Middle" (the Garden/Temple), and "Upper" (the presence of God).
Spirit Before Temporal: We explore the vital truth that all things were created "spiritually, before they were naturally upon the face of the earth". Identity and Image: We discuss what it truly means to be created "in the image of God," and how our gender is an essential characteristic of our eternal identity.
The Power of the Sabbath: We learn why the Seventh Day isn't just a day off, but a day of "rest" where we enter into a covenant relationship with the Creator . Agency in Creation: In the Abrahamic account, we see that the Gods did not just command, they "watched those things which they had ordered until they obeyed".
Call-to-Action: How does knowing you were created "spiritually" before you were here change how you face your "natural" trials today? Share your thoughts in the comments! If this lesson helped you see the world through a more spiritual lens, please like, subscribe, and share this video to help others stay "Unshaken."
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Studying the Creation: scientifically or spiritually
11:59 Creation accounts
23:11 Premortal Plan / Spiritual Creation
27:38 Creation ex nihilo
33:26 Overarching lessons from Creation
45:47 Days of Creation
46:57 Day 1 51:59
Day 2 55:44 Day 3
1:00:36 Day 4
1:03:28 Day 5
1:05:41 Day 6
1:06:57 Day 7
1:13:29 Review of Days
1:14:59 Children of God
1:26:42 The Temple in Genesis 2
1:28:26 Initiatory: Dust and Rib
1:39:06 Endowment: The Garden of Eden
1:43:46 Sealing: Eve and Womanhood
2:05:40 Naked and Not Ashamed
2:09:47 Christ in Creation
