My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q3. What was humanity’s nature and purpose at Creation?

Picture: Q3. What was humanity’s nature and purpose at Creation? JTLD 179.1

Men and women were created in the image of God to reflect His character in thought and action. They were designed for close and loving fellowship with Him. God revealed Himself as the Father of humanity (Matthew 6:9), through Jesus, who is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters (Hebrews 2:11), and through the Spirit who takes humanity as His dwelling place (1 Corinthians 6:19). JTLD 179.2

Human beings were created with keen mental and spiritual gifts. We are part of the creation God pronounced it “very good.” It’s important to remember that we are part of God’s “very good” creation when tempted to devalue ourselves. JTLD 179.3

We are also created to be stewards of the environment (Genesis 1:26). As God’s representatives, we are accountable to Him for our actions in the natural world. We are to care diligently for all that was created lower than us, reflecting God’s beneficent rule over the universe. JTLD 179.4

• Bible Discovery: Genesis 1:31; Psalms 8:6-8; Psalms 19:1-4; Psalms 100:1-4; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Matthew 22:36-40
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 44.3-45.1