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Then how does his plan for the future work without man? God wants all men to be saved. Not all men will be saved. I think that speaks to the potentiality issue.

Building on that - How does God’s plan for the future work without man? It doesn’t. So, in that very limited sense, God “needs” man (as well as other components of his plan for the future) to achieve (if that’s the right word) what he has set in motion for eternity.

“Inasmuch as the cosmic Divine potential is intertwined with that of man, one must come to the conclusion that while man is totally dependent on the Divine, God is also somewhat dependent on man, to whatever small degree.” (David Birnbaum, God and Evil, p. 74) Must we come to that conclusion?

Thanks for your feedback. A week ago I would have substantially given the same answer to the question that you have, and used the same NT passage of scripture that you quoted. Today, I would still give the answer you have, but I’m thinking about it. Tomorrow I will probably give the same answer...

God must want man or he wouldn’t have created man to begin with, nor would God provide a way to reconcile man to himself if he didn’t want him. Q. Does God need man?

“Whatever you read, read the Bible first.” - J.C. Ryle

“If you want to be a wise person, you need a Bible.” - Alistair Begg

“Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there.” - Charles Spurgeon

“The only safe place for a sheep is by the side of his shepherd.” - A.W. Tozer

A serious answer: Books in general, and theology books in particular, are expensive. I’m a serial bargain bin binger. How about you?

Mary is a Jew. Like Jesus, her religion is Judaism.

We are well. I hope you are as well. Thanks. Yes. I’ve looked at other views, including the sources you kindly provided.