1. What Do We Need? A Look at Gen 2:8-18

2. Introduction The one who dies with the most toys win. What profit is there in gaining the world Mk 8:36; 1Jn 2:15-14; Mt 6:19-20; Prov 23:4-5 Ones life is not based on things acquired Lk 12:15; 1 Tim 6:6-10 We all leave this world empty-handed 1 Tim 6:7; Job 1:21; Eccl 5:12-15 The Parable of a Rich Man – Lk 12:16-21 God provides our basic needs

3. We Need Food – Gen 2:8-14 Food & Clothing = Content Paul – 1 Tim 6:8 Solomon – Prov 30:7-9 Jesus – Mt 6:11 The Garden of Eden & The Fall of Man We also need spiritual food Deut 8:3; Mt 4:4; 1 Pet 2:1-3; 1 Cor 3:1-3 God provides food for body & soul

4. We Need to be Faithful – Gen 2:15-17 Need Responsibilities & Work Idle hands are the devils workshop Prov 14:23; Eph 4:28; 1 Thes 4:11-12 In the path of duty, we stumble onto happiness Focus on all that you have in Christ & the victory will be yours Is 40:28-31; Prov 3:5-6; 1 Cor 15:57-58; 2 Cor 2:14

5. We Need Fellowship – Gen 2:18 Only thing not good was mans lack of a mate Marriage, the closest bond in life Eph 5:28-29; Heb 13:4; Prov 5:18-19; Prov 12:4; Prov 18:22; Prov 19:14 Fellowship of other believers Heb10:23-25; Acts 2:41-42

6. Conclusion God has provided for our: Physical, Spiritual & Social Needs He has provided: Forgiveness of Sins Eternal Life God is ready to meet you in your special needs today