Hi Brian!

The word for this week is "rib". We'll be looking at Genesis 2:21-22:

21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. KJV

This is the Hebrew word "tsela`". Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon says: a side; a rib. The Theological Wordbook says that in this verse it refers to a man's side. Genesis 2:7 tells of the creation of man:

7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. KJV 

God formed the body of Adam from the dust of the ground and then breathed His very own life into him. God is both male and female, so Adam was, at first both male and female. God did not want the man to be alone. He said this in Genesis 2:18:

18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. KJV

  "Meet" is the Hebrew word "neged", which Strong's concordance says means: a part opposite; a counterpart. He wanted Adam to have someone that would be a perfect counterpart for him. The Hebrew word "tsela`" (rib or side above), according to Brown-Driver-Briggs, is a feminine noun. I believe that the "side" that God took from Adam was his female side. Together they made a whole! I truly believe that God has a perfect "fit" for every person and if they will trust Him, He will lead them to each other. You and Kristine are a perfect example of that! God certainly knew what He was doing when He brought you two together! It is a joy to be a part of your lives. Here is  Hillsong United with "Nothing Like Your Love":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!