EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 37 MIN
Two Trees, One Story: The Garden of Presence
from City Church Podcast - Conway, AR · host City Church
What if paradise isn’t about better conditions… but deeper communion?This Sunday, Pastor Joey Cook continues our Jesus & Genesis series by unpacking Genesis 2. In this sermon, we wrestle with the reality that Eden was not paradise because of scenery — it was paradise because of presence. Through the imagery of the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, we see two ways of living: dependence or autonomy, communion or control. Ultimately, this message reveals that the story of Scripture begins — and ends — with restored presence through Jesus.Resources & Next Steps:❌ Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:7, 9, 16–17; Genesis 3:8; John 1:1–3, 14; John 15:5; Revelation 22:2, 4❌ Visit Us: www.citychurch.tv❌ Follow us on Instagram: @citychurchx
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What if paradise isn’t about better conditions… but deeper communion? This Sunday, Pastor Joey Cook continues our Jesus & Genesis series by unpacking Genesis 2. In this sermon, we wrestle with the reality that Eden was not paradise because of scenery — it was paradise because of presence. Through the imagery of the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, we see two ways of living: dependence or autonomy, communion or control. Ultimately, this message reveals that the...
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