I like what Ann said about the rhythm of the reading. The repetition sort of lulls the reader. As I read it, I found it very calming. We know from science that the earth has been formed by violent processes, such as volcanoes and plates rubbing against each other. But this Genesis account gives a different complementary picture: underneath all the apparent chaos is God's supreme unerring power and control and love. It's true poetry and the rhythm really makes the reader feel God's gentle power.
I was struck by the fruitfulness of it all. God's creating things that then create more of themselves: plants, trees, animals, even people! That's such a huge difference from the things we create, which just wear away, break down and go into landfill sites. God's not only creating good things, but good things that multiply.
I love how the reading ends: a guy and a girl working together in a garden. Why have things become so complicated? I guess we'll find out...
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