Garden of Eden – Part 1

Introduction

§  Is there spiritual lesson in this Historical Parable?

§  Jesus Taught in Parables?

o   Matthew 13:34; Mark 4:34; Mark 4:10-11

1)      What Was So Special About The Seventh Day? (Verses 1-3)

a)       God rested on the Seventh Day

o   Hebrews 4:9-10

b)       God Blessed and Sanctified the Seventh Day.

o   Ephesians 5:26

o   Exodus 28:41

o   II Chronicles 35:6

2)      What Is Needed To Grow The Plant And Herb Of The Field? (Verses 5-7)

a)       Rain or Water

o   Isaiah 35:1

o   Acts 2:17

o   John 7:38-39

b)      Man to prepare the ground

o   Romans 5:14

o   I Corinthians 15:45

3)      Garden Was Planted Eastward (Verse 8)

a)       The Sun Rises from the East – Psalm 84:11

b)      Sun of Righteousness – Malachi 4:2

c)       Prince will come through East gate – Ezekiel 43:1-4)

d)      The Wise Men saw His star in the East – Matthew 2:1-2

e)      The Way to the Tree of Life – Genesis 3:24

f)        God parted Red Sea with Wind From East – Exodus 14:21

Conclusion – Isaiah 43:1

 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.