Bible Study Resource – Genesis 2:11-15 (S2Ep41)

“The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone. And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia. And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates. And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” — Genesis 2:11-15 (KJV)

In this study of Genesis 2:11-15, we reflect on God’s abundant provision in the Garden of Eden and the assignment He gave to Adam to “dress and keep it.” These verses emphasize God’s sovereignty in providing for creation and entrusting humanity with responsibility, even in a place of paradise. The passage challenges us to understand how God provides for our needs and empowers us with the responsibility to steward His creation.

This guide offers practical ways to apply these timeless truths in your daily life. Whether recognizing God’s provision, embracing our responsibilities, or setting boundaries amidst temptation, this study invites us to live purposefully and faithfully.

If you’d like to explore these teachings further, our full learning guide includes prayer prompts and reflection questions to help you recognize God’s provision, understand your responsibilities, and stay faithful. Click here to explore the Genesis 2:11-15 guide.

If you haven’t listened to the episode that inspired this guide, check it out on YouTube. This episode dives deeper into God’s sovereignty, provision, and the responsibilities He entrusts to us.