Re-creation

Peter J. Leithart, November 30, 2006

Richard Davidson, writing in the Andrews University Seminary Studies (Spring 2004), shows that the restoration of the world after the flood follows the creation week:

1. Spirit/wind, Gen 1:2; 8:1
2. Division of waters, 1:6-8; 8:1-5
3. Dry land and plants, 1:9-13; 8:5-12
4. Lights, 1:14-19; 8:13-14
5. Animals (birds first), 1:20-23; 8:15-17
6. Animals with man, 1:24-31; 8:18-9:7
7. Sign of the covenant, 2:1-3; 9:8-17