Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5 - The Creation

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Jan 17, 2026

The podcast dives into the deeper meanings behind the creation story, exploring why the world was made rather than just how. It unpacks the concept of a 'Cosmic Temple', revealing the spiritual layers of creation from the physical to the divine. The discussion emphasizes that everything was created spiritually first and how this perspective can reshape our daily challenges. The Sabbath is highlighted as a sacred time for connection with the Creator, while the roles of gender and agency in creation underline our eternal identities.

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INSIGHT

Creation Is About Purpose Not Mechanics

The creation accounts prioritize the 'who' and 'why' over scientific hows.
Jared Halverson emphasizes theology and purpose above geology when reading Genesis and Moses.

ANECDOTE

Singing Amid Glaciers And Whales

Jared describes belting hymns on Prince William Sound amid whales, eagles, and glaciers.
The experience amplified awe and connection to God for him.

ANECDOTE

Following Elder Maxwell's Reading List

Jared shares a seminary-teacher friend's immersion into Elder Neal A. Maxwell's footnotes and referenced works.
That friend's study opened a new interdisciplinary genre for him, especially astrophysics.

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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