"The Savior's various names testify of his creative role, paralleling his parts in the creation of the world and the Saving of men.
On the first day, the "light of the world" introduced light.
On the second day, "he that giveth breath unto the people" introduced air.
On the third, the "living water" and "true vine" introduced water, soil, and vegetation.
On the fourth day, "the light which is in all things" caused the sun, the moon, and the stars to shine on the earth according to the appointed rotation of the earth.
On the fifth day, the "fisher of men" prepared the earth to bring forth fishes and fowls.
On the sixth, the "Good Shepherd" and "Lamb of God" prepared the earth to bring forth the animals and all creeping things, and the "son of man" formed man and woman "in the image of God."
Just as it was the Savior who transformed the earth, so, too, it is the Savior who transforms man.
James L. Ferrell
"The Hidden Christ"
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