1.  John Jr read Genesis 2:8-9 which says "Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.  The LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."
2.  John Jr wanted to explore the tree of Life and tree of knowledge a bit deeper for better understanding.  He learned that God wants wants you to grow into a strong tree, nourished by the light of His word. God promised those who follow and trust his way will flourish and prosper.  
2.  Jesus is the water of life that will nourish and gives us light for all us to grow into a strong person.  John Jr decided to delight in the ways of God and to not let Satan decieve him.  John Jr started to read more about being a good follower of Jesus.  John Jr wanted to bear good fruit and started practicing love, joy, peace,  gentleness, goodness, and faith in his everyday life.  John learned wisdom was tree of life and the righteous was its fruit.
3.  John Jr learned that the tree of knowledge of bad and evil tries to divide human action into Right or Wrong, Good or Evil and Lawful or Unlawful with privileges and punishments for each case.  John Jr learned that the tree of knowledge is where sin came from. John Jr decided that he was going to obey God's ways better.  He decided to not tell lies anymore and to be kind to his neighbor by not picking their flowers and just try to be more righteous. 
4.  So God wants us to plant vegetables in our garden that will draw us closer to him.  John Jr started planting peas,  lettuce, squash,  turnips and thyme.

God's Garden

John Jr sitting under a tree with a Bible, looking fascinated

John Jr read Genesis 2:8-9 which says 'Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.' John Jr was fascinated by the story. He wanted to explore the tree of Life and tree of knowledge a bit deeper for better understanding.

The Garden of Eden

John Jr standing in a garden, smiling with a look of determination

John Jr learned that God wants us to grow into strong trees, nourished by the light of His word. God promised those who follow and trust His way will flourish and prosper. John Jr decided to delight in the ways of God. He wanted to bear good fruit and started practicing love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, and faith in his everyday life. John learned wisdom was the tree of life and the righteous was its fruit.

The Tree of Life

John Jr looking thoughtful while standing near a tree with a sign 'Tree of Knowledge'

John Jr learned that the tree of knowledge of good and evil tries to divide human action into Right or Wrong, Good or Evil, and Lawful or Unlawful. There are privileges and punishments for each case. John Jr learned that the tree of knowledge is where sin came from. He decided that he was going to obey God's ways better. He decided to not tell lies anymore and to be kind to his neighbor by not picking their flowers.

The Tree of Knowledge

John Jr planting vegetables in a garden, looking content

John Jr understood that God wants us to plant vegetables in our garden that will draw us closer to Him. He started planting peas, lettuce, squash, turnips, and thyme. John Jr enjoyed taking care of his garden. He felt closer to God with every plant he nurtured. He saw his garden as a symbol of his faith growing stronger.

God's Plan for Us

John Jr reading a book about Jesus under a tree, smiling

John Jr learned that Jesus is the water of life that will nourish and give us light. He decided to read more about being a good follower of Jesus. John Jr started to understand the importance of kindness and love. He tried to practice these virtues every day. He felt happy when he made others smile.

Learning from Jesus

John Jr with a determined look, holding a Bible

John Jr knew that Satan tries to deceive us. He decided to be strong and not let Satan trick him. John Jr made a promise to always tell the truth. He also promised to be kind and helpful. He felt proud of his decisions.

Avoiding Temptation

John Jr helping an elderly neighbor with groceries, smiling

John Jr wanted to bear good fruit like the trees in God's garden. He practiced love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, and faith every day. He felt his heart grow with each good deed. John Jr knew he was on the right path. He felt closer to God.

Bearing Good Fruit

John Jr standing tall like a tree, with rays of light shining down on him, looking happy

John Jr realized that he was growing into a strong tree, just as God wanted. He was nourished by the light of God's word. John Jr felt happy and content. He knew he was flourishing and prospering. He thanked God for guiding him.