The Man's Role in the Family (Genesis 2:7-3:6)

CBCNC Youth Sunday School 7Mar2004

"The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." (Genesis 2:15)

1. PUT ("nuach"): rest, stability

2. WORK ("avad"): servant, steward, manager

3. KEEP ("shamar"): take care of, protect

   • "shamrei hayir": watchman on city wall protects from uncleanness
   • "shamrei tsoin": shepherd guides sheep individually
   • "shamareth Yahweh": keeper of God's law takes the lead in teaching God's Word

For Reflection:

1. What's a recent happy memory you have of your dad? (e.g. a hug, playing bball, a phone call, driving you to practice)
2. (for the guys) When, God willing, you become a dad yourself, what would you like to do the same as your dad? What would you do differently?
3. (for the girls) What sort of guys do you hang out with? What are the top qualities you find attractive in guys? How do they compare to the standard set in Genesis 2:15?

Prayer Requests: