Why did God make people last instead of first?

About this episode

Kaitlyn explores the theological implications of why God created humans after other beings and the significance of being last in creation.

Human beings are made in the image of God, so we should be first, right? The first are usually the most important. Why would God make us after all the animals and plants? Kaitlyn explains the theology behind Adam and Even being made after the Garden of Eden. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:33 - Why Did God Create People Last? 2:42 - Being Last Humbles Us 9:00 - Being Last Elevates Us 16:18 - God Gave Us Rest 21:26 - Why Rest is Hard 26:05 - End Credits

People in this episode

Host: Kaitlyn Schiess

Topics covered

• theology
• creation
• humility
• importance of rest
• human identity
• spirituality

Keywords

• God
• creation
• humans
• theology
• rest
• humility
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Garden of Eden

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