“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (1:27). The creation story displays God’s character and explains that humans are made in His image. By His own will, God created a world of abundance: “let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures” (20). He created a world of joyful life and growth: “Be fruitful and multiply ...” (22). Above all, God made a world intended to reflect His character of goodness and blessing. 

“And God blessed them” (28). Bearing the image of God means we were created to be a people of abundant, joyful life, creativity and growth, and most of all, people ready to bless others.