Image is representative Read Genesis Chapter 2 Humanity has a unique origin and status: Adam is created in a distinct way, formed from the dust and given the breath of life by God. This is a profound and unique event, and it fires the imagination just to think about it. Even today, we have life because we breathe, and we breathe at Gods will and pleasure. Remember Job 27:3. God gave life to all creatures but only into man did He breathe life. How fantastic! This event was later replicated by Jesus when He breathed the Holy Spirit over His disciples. (John 20:22) This event emphasizes humanity's special place in creation humans are a privileged lot but, as we all know from experience, along with privilege comes responsibility. Just as we humans are unique, we have a unique multidimensional responsibility - vertical and horizontal. Vertically Upwards - Responsibility towards God Why did God make Adam? The key reason is to glorify God as God's crowning creation! Isiaah 43...