The Creation Story Isn’t What You Think (Lesson 3: Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5)

In this episode, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris guide viewers through Moses chapters 2–3 and Abraham chapters 4–5, placing them alongside Genesis 1–2 to reveal the deeper covenantal and temple meanings of the creation story. Instead of asking how creation happened, the discussion focuses on why God created and what creation teaches us about identity, belonging, and relationship with Him.

You will learn why many Jewish and Christian scholars understand Genesis as a temple text, how the repeated patterns of seven signal covenant and completeness, and why the Sabbath represents the ultimate goal of creation. Taylor explains how scripture presents humans as divine image bearers, not slaves, but honored partners invited into God’s rest and presence.

The episode also explores how the biblical creation story lovingly overturns ancient myths, replacing chaos and conflict with order, peace, and relationship. The creation of man and woman is shown as God’s crowning work, emphasizing equality, partnership, and wholeness. Throughout, God is revealed as an active, caring Father who seeks to wash, clothe, feed, and dwell with His children.

This conversation invites viewers to see creation not as distant history, but as a living pattern for life. We are called to extend temple-like care, create peace, reduce chaos, and recognize every soul as bearing the image of God.

Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance.

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