The Genesis of Gender

March 26, 2010 Mary Kassian

What makes men tick? What makes women tick? If we want to figure it out, we need to look back to creation and have a look at God's original design. Mary Kassian will identify gender distinctives evident in the creation story. It will help you understand the differences between the sexes, why these differences exist, and how to navigate your way through the modern-day gender jungle.

Running Time: 56 minutes

Transcript

Mary Kassian: How many of you have messed something up because you thought you knew what you were doing but were too stubborn to read or follow the directions?

A year-and-a-half ago I decided I was going to sew a dress for my son’s wedding. I got an “A” when I sewed an apron in Home Economics class in high school. My mother is a European-trained seamstress. My second cousin is a leading international fashion designer. I have the right pedigree. All you have to do is cut out the pieces, pin them together, line them up at that little 5/8ths-inch line and let her rip. How hard can it be?

How many of you have messed something up because you thought you knew what you were doing but were too proud, too stubborn to read or follow the directions?

I once picked up an easy-to-assemble desk at Wal-Mart. The …

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Scripture References

  • Genesis 1:26-27

About the Speaker

Mary Kassian

Mary Kassian

Mary Kassian is an award-winning author, an internationally renowned speaker, and a frequent guest on Revive Our Hearts. She has written more than a dozen books and Bible studies including Conversation Peace and The Right Kind of Strong. Mary and her husband, Brent, have three grown sons and make their home in Alberta, Canada.