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There are six revolutionary and foundational truths in Genesis 2–3. Today we see the fifth.

These truths help you understand God, Scripture, society, culture, and yourself like never before. The one we see today is absolutely critical for understanding why God appears so violent at various places in the Bible.

If you have ever wondered how to understand the violence of God in the Bible, make sure you listen to this episode.

The Text of Genesis 3:11-13

And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?”

Then the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.”

And the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

In this discussion of Genesis 3:11-13 we look at:

The fifth foundational and revolutionary truth from Genesis 2–3
Why God asks Adam about his nakedness
God does not blame Adam and Eve for what happened
Adam blames Eve; Eve blames the serpent. Ultimately, Adam blames God
Why humans blame and scapegoat others
How God is the ultimate Scapegoat in Scripture and history
Two ways of reading Scripture and how Jesus shows which way is correct

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[#43] Genesis 3:8-10 – Do Not be Afraid

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If you have ever been afraid of God, or have thought that God is out to get you, to punish you for some sin, if you think that the bad things which happen to you in life are because God hates you or is making you pay for something you did, this podcast episode is for you.

We look at Genesis 3:8-10 and see that there is nothing to fear from God.

The Text of Genesis 3:8-10

And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.

Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?”

So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

In this discussion of Genesis 3:8-10 we look at:

How some Christians read Genesis 3:8-10 to make God appear angry
Why God was not angry.
How to know what God think about us and our sin.
How God responds do your sin.

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[#42] Genesis 3:7 – The Greatest Rivalry of All Time

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Genesis 3:6-7 are the central two verses of Genesis chapters 2–3. In a previous episode, we looked at Genesis 3:6, and learned a foundational truth about humanity. This episode reveals another foundational truth from Genesis 3:7.

The Text of Genesis 3:7

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.

In this discussion of Genesis 3:7 we look at:

The fourth foundational truth from Genesis 2–3.
The ideas that desire leads to rivalry with God and with each other.
Why Genesis 3:7 is both humorous and sad.

Resources:

Walton, Lost World of Adam and Eve
Wenham, Genesis – Amazon or CBD
Zevit, What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden
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[#41] Genesis 3:6 – Drawn by Desire

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This episode of the One Verse Podcasts look at the third foundational and revolutionary truth from Genesis 2-3. We see it in Genesis 3:6.

This study also considers an important concept from René Girard’s mimetic theory to see how a key concept is found in Genesis 3:6. If you want to learn more about this and how these insights help us understand God, Scripture, theology, current events, politics, and even your very own life, I recommend you get started with my book The Atonement of God.

The Text of Genesis 3:6

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.

In this discussion of Genesis 3:6 we look at:

Why Genesis 3:6 is the grammatical center of Genesis 2–3
The third foundational truth: “Imitation Awakens Desire”
How Eve came to desire the forbidden fruit
The problem with religious fences is revealed
The shocking revelation that Adam was right there with Eve

Resources:

Buy The Atonement of God on Amazon
Mettinger, The Eden Narrative – Amazon
Sailhamer, The Meaning of the Pentateuch – Amazon or CBD
Wenham, Genesis 1–15 – Amazon or CBD
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[#40] Genesis 3:1-5 – Eve and the Serpent

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Was it wrong for Eve to engage in dialogue with the serpent in Genesis 3? If not, what was her mistake? What can we learn from this conversation between Eve and the serpent that will help us face temptation in our own life? This is what we look at in this discussion of Genesis 3:1-5.

The Text of Genesis 3:1-5

Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”

And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; “but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’”

Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

In this discussion of Genesis 3:1-5 we look at:

The serpent’s first question
Why Adam and Eve should have responded to the serpent together
How Eve imitated the serpent
Why the serpent spoke truly, but offered what was good in a time and way that God did not want
The four dangers of fencing around the law.

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[#44] Genesis 3:11-13 – The Blame Game

The Text of Genesis 3:11-13

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[#43] Genesis 3:8-10 – Do Not be Afraid

The Text of Genesis 3:8-10

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[#42] Genesis 3:7 – The Greatest Rivalry of All Time

The Text of Genesis 3:7

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[#41] Genesis 3:6 – Drawn by Desire

The Text of Genesis 3:6

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[#40] Genesis 3:1-5 – Eve and the Serpent

The Text of Genesis 3:1-5

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