ADVENT - Emmanuel in the Garden [1]

ADVENT - Emmanuel in the Garden [1]

Author: Christ Community, an Evangelical Free Church November 30, 2025 Duration: 31:24

Genesis 2:8-14 // Jacob Vangen

Explore Genesis 2:8-14 in this powerful sermon, focusing on the creation and geography of the Garden of Eden. Learn about the four rivers—Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates—and the significance of the gold, bdellium, and onyx stone found in the land of Havilah. This teaching offers deep insight into the earliest account of human history, God's provision, and the environment he prepared for humanity. Perfect for those studying the Book of Genesis and Old Testament origins.

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25.11.30


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