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Icons of Desire: Meditations on Genesis 1–3 and the Journey of Christian Maturity
Teaching Session 1 with Tim Mackie from BibleProject, hosted by WTC Theology (2024).

In this opening session, Tim introduces the central question of the Eden story in Genesis:
Why would God place the tree of the knowledge of good and bad in the garden if humans are called to rule the world as God’s image?

This lecture explores:

• The meaning of the tree of knowing good and bad in Genesis 1–3
• How the Bible frames human desire and what we call “good” (tov)
• Why the Garden of Eden story shapes the biblical vision of maturity
• The theme of desire across the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and early Christian thought
• What integrity and wisdom look like in the biblical story

Across this series, Tim traces how the human longing for what is good becomes a training ground for wisdom, character, and faithful partnership with God. Sessions 2 and 3 coming soon

This teaching day brought together students, church leaders, and Bible readers to explore the biblical story in depth and rediscover the richness of Scripture.

If you’re interested in: biblical theology, Genesis, Eden, the Tree of Knowledge, Christian maturity, the story of the Bible, or the themes that run from Genesis to the New Testament, this session is a great place to start.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter
04:00 Overview: The Word "Good" in Genesis 1-3
14:45 Symmetrical Design: The Opening and Closing of Genesis 1
28:50 Forward Symmetry: Days 1-3 and Days 4-6
46:58 Defining "Good" (Tov) in the Context of Creation
01:05:00 "Very Good": The Seventh Appearance of Good
01:08:45 Conclusion and Preview of the Garden of Eden

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