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Main Idea: The Triune God created man and woman in His image to exercise dominion over the earth through distinct and complementary roles. Yet, because of sin, a curse came upon the world that distorted God’s design until Christ came to reverse the curse.1. Delighting in our Designer - Gen. 1Our God is a Trinitarian God_______________________ Our God is a Trinitarian God -Equality in the Trinity -Distinction in the Trinity -Creates out of the overflow of His fullness, goodness, and generosity.____________________2. Delighting in His Design - Gen. 2:15-25-Equality of man and woman(Man and woman created in God’s image)-Man and woman have equal value and dignity, and both reflect His glory-Man and woman both given Creation Mandate________________-Distinction between man and woman(God’s design for man):-The Lord formed the man first as representative of the human race (2:7-8)-The Lord formed the man “from the dust of the ground” and put him in the garden to “work it” and “keep it.” (2:15)-Adam was given the responsibility to maintain the holiness of the garden (2:16)(God’s design for woman):-The Lord formed the woman "from the man" to be “a helper fit for him.” Or “a helper corresponding to him.” (v. 18-21)-Adam names his wife “woman” (ishshah) showing equality and interdependence (3:23)__________________3. Distortion in His DesignGod-given roles and differences are distorted at the fall, but not created.The curse is reversed by the One who would crush Satan’s head (3:15)God’s design re-created and renewed only in Christ___________________Response:1. "Taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8) -Be with Him daily in His word.2. Seek ways to flourish in the design and roles that God has given to you. -Men: as humble, diligent, loving, initiative-taking servants who are zealous to protect and uphold God’s Word. -Women: as life-giving, strong, compassionate helpers.