Formed From Dust

Genesis 2:7

Episode Overview Genesis chapter one tells us that God created the world. Genesis chapter two invites us to slow down and watch how He creates.

In this episode of In The Garden, we explore Genesis 2:7—the moment God forms humanity from the dust of the ground and breathes into him the breath of life. Unlike the other acts of creation, humanity is not simply spoken into existence. We are shaped, formed, and brought to life through divine breath.

This detail reveals something profound about God’s creative work: He often uses what already exists to bring about what comes next.

Key Scripture

• Genesis 2:7 (ESV) “Then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils  ...