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Genesis 1:31
“God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.”
This verse concludes the Genesis account of creation, describing God's assessment of all he brought into being over six days. It follows the creation of humanity and precedes the seventh day of rest.
What does a world declared 'very good' by its creator suggest about our role within it?
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This psalm marvels at the wisdom and abundance of God's creation, echoing the goodness described in Genesis.
God challenges Job to explain creation, implying a divine order and purpose that humanity cannot fully grasp, yet acknowledges its origin.
Paul speaks of creation groaning, suggesting a longing for restoration from its current state, contrasting with its original 'very good' condition.
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