1. Genesis, chapter 3 NIV Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?"

2. Satan can quote Scripture? Satan can quote the Word of God. It is his evil craft to draw people away from God’s Word and the faith given therein. Satan can quote the Word of God. It is his evil craft to draw people away from God’s Word and the faith given therein. Satan quoted God’s Word in the Temptations of Christ. Satan quoted God’s Word in the Temptations of Christ. Many antichrists have arisen in the Name of Christ, twisting God’s Word as they themselves reflect the image of the devil. Many antichrists have arisen in the Name of Christ, twisting God’s Word as they themselves reflect the image of the devil.

3. Anti-Christ Conformity Revelation 13:11 Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon.

4. The Dragon In the Book of Revelation, there are those who want to be seen as Christian in the authority of the Lamb’s Word and Sacraments (as seen with the symbolic horns) but they speak the words of Satan (i.e. pluralism, evolution, abortion, homosexuality, synergism, etc.). In the Book of Revelation, there are those who want to be seen as Christian in the authority of the Lamb’s Word and Sacraments (as seen with the symbolic horns) but they speak the words of Satan (i.e. pluralism, evolution, abortion, homosexuality, synergism, etc.).

5. Crafty 1 Samuel 23:22 Go and make further preparation. Find out where David usually goes and who has seen him there. They tell me he is very crafty. 1 Samuel 23:22 Go and make further preparation. Find out where David usually goes and who has seen him there. They tell me he is very crafty. Arum is the word for crafty. It is used in both a positive and negative sense in the Scriptures. Arum is the word for crafty. It is used in both a positive and negative sense in the Scriptures.

6. Crafty We do the same thing. We do the same thing. Crafty? In the Biblical sense, this means someone thoroughly plans out objectives to achieve an ultimate purpose. Often, the ultimate goal or the larger cohesion of momentary objectives are hidden to those around them. Crafty? In the Biblical sense, this means someone thoroughly plans out objectives to achieve an ultimate purpose. Often, the ultimate goal or the larger cohesion of momentary objectives are hidden to those around them.

7. Crafty The neat thing about the term is that it is the same word for “naked”. The neat thing about the term is that it is the same word for “naked”. We know that Adam and Eve did not have clothes in their shame. But the use of the word arum additionally references shame, loss of glory, and the imprint of the image of the crafty snake. We know that Adam and Eve did not have clothes in their shame. But the use of the word arum additionally references shame, loss of glory, and the imprint of the image of the crafty snake.

8. Crafty So Adam and Eve were both ARUM (naked) and also bore the image of scheming underneath (hiding real life objectives in sin). So Adam and Eve were both ARUM (naked) and also bore the image of scheming underneath (hiding real life objectives in sin). Instead of bearing the IMAGE of God, they will bear IMAGE of the serpent, ARUM. Instead of bearing the IMAGE of God, they will bear IMAGE of the serpent, ARUM.

9. Arum – Crafty, Naked Paronomasia (pun), is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.word play humorousrhetorical

10. What type of glory will be lost? Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 1 John 3:2 We know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 We know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

11. The Term for Devil Here the term is serpent. Here the term is serpent. Moses wrote the first five books listed in our Bible (circa 1448 BC), but Job’s account begin 400 years later in a likely oral tradition and then was written down. In Job, the term for the devil is SATAN – One who opposes. This fits well with the ENMITY between Satan’s seed and Eve’s seed. Satan opposes God and His children. Moses wrote the first five books listed in our Bible (circa 1448 BC), but Job’s account begin 400 years later in a likely oral tradition and then was written down. In Job, the term for the devil is SATAN – One who opposes. This fits well with the ENMITY between Satan’s seed and Eve’s seed. Satan opposes God and His children.

12. The Term for Devil In the New Testament, the term for the devil is often DIABOLOS. In the New Testament, the term for the devil is often DIABOLOS. DIA – Through. DIA – Through. BOLOS – Cast. BOLOS – Cast. The imagery is one who casts spears (or such) at Christians in temptations and ideas. The imagery is one who casts spears (or such) at Christians in temptations and ideas.

13. Paul Paul, the Apostle, was well aware of the imagery of the term Diabolos. Paul, the Apostle, was well aware of the imagery of the term Diabolos. We are protected by wrong thoughts and ideas thrown our way for sake of our FAITH to rejoice in and to acknowledge our Lord’s presence and care. We are protected by wrong thoughts and ideas thrown our way for sake of our FAITH to rejoice in and to acknowledge our Lord’s presence and care. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

14. Genesis, chapter 3 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'“

15. Did Adam and Eve die when they ate it? Yes. Yes. Spiritually, they died in losing a relationship with the LORD. Spiritually, they died in losing a relationship with the LORD. Physically, they died in losing glory. Physically, they died in losing glory. Cut a tree limb off and it is dead from the tree, even though the actually process of decay looks slow. Cut a tree limb off and it is dead from the tree, even though the actually process of decay looks slow.

16. Romans 8:21 The creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. Romans 8:21 The creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. As we were to be God’s image to creation, creation will also suffer separation from its intended glory in the Fall into sin. As we were to be God’s image to creation, creation will also suffer separation from its intended glory in the Fall into sin.

17. Did Adam and Eve die when they ate it? When Adam and Eve ate the fruit, their bodies were bound to death. The “ready decay” would eventually catch up when they breathed their last. When Adam and Eve ate the fruit, their bodies were bound to death. The “ready decay” would eventually catch up when they breathed their last. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned-- Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned--

18. Genesis, chapter 3 4 "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. 5 "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."

19. “As God” The “alluring bait” is to replace God. The “alluring bait” is to replace God. BUT… only God can be God to do His job. BUT… only God can be God to do His job. The thought is that God must be pushed out of the picture. Think how the cross shows the full ugliness of this sin to have life on our own terms with God put in His place and out of the way. The thought is that God must be pushed out of the picture. Think how the cross shows the full ugliness of this sin to have life on our own terms with God put in His place and out of the way.

20. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil The untouched fruit gave glory to God. The untouched fruit gave glory to God. Mankind did not need to personally experience EVIL along with GOOD. In our lives, we can trust others to know what is good and evil without going through the experience. This is an aspect of FAITH. In our lives, we can trust others to know what is good and evil without going through the experience. This is an aspect of FAITH.

21. KNOWLEDGE - YODEH Mankind could know about GOOD and EVIL without personally going through it FIRST for themselves. Mankind could know about GOOD and EVIL without personally going through it FIRST for themselves. The knowledge of experience and intimacy is YODEH. The knowledge of experience and intimacy is YODEH. Rejoicing in the Lord’s presence and care, His children could know what GOOD / EVIL in whole of life was without experiencing it first. Rejoicing in the Lord’s presence and care, His children could know what GOOD / EVIL in whole of life was without experiencing it first.

22. KNOWLEDGE OF FAMILIARITY - YODEH I know a radial arm saw can cut my fingers off without experiencing it. I know a radial arm saw can cut my fingers off without experiencing it. I can know the ER is potentially good for me without having been there. I can know the ER is potentially good for me without having been there. It’s interesting how variant forms of YODEH pop up from time to time. It’s interesting how variant forms of YODEH pop up from time to time.

23. YADA. YADA. YADA. Jerry Seinfeld denies YADA means anything. But his Jewish heritage probably picked up on YADA as personal experience. Jerry Seinfeld denies YADA means anything. But his Jewish heritage probably picked up on YADA as personal experience.

24. Yoda George Lucas would have been familiar with the Hebrew scriptures growing up. George Lucas would have been familiar with the Hebrew scriptures growing up.

25. Yoda George Lucas’ character is meant to embody practical wisdom and experience. George Lucas’ character is meant to embody practical wisdom and experience.

26. God created children, not puppets. God created children, not puppets. The untouched fruit gave witness that mankind wanted God to be their God. The untouched fruit gave witness that mankind wanted God to be their God. Pinocchio fits really well into this all to explain it. Pinocchio fits really well into this all to explain it.

27. He had free will, but needed to trust those who cared for him about good and evil. He had free will, but needed to trust those who cared for him about good and evil. But poor Pinocchio didn’t trust them. But poor Pinocchio didn’t trust them. He had to learn what it felt like to personally experience evil. He had to learn what it felt like to personally experience evil.

28. Individuals and society feel that they can be their own gods, but sin eventually leads to hurt, shame, and death. Individuals and society feel that they can be their own gods, but sin eventually leads to hurt, shame, and death. Examples today. Examples today. The CDC says half of Americans can expect to get cancer causing HPV. One third of all children are born to single parents that cause a whole host of problems. The sexual revolution brought enslavement and death.

29. TALKING SERPENTS??? TALKING SERPENTS??? Mankind had a very unique glory in the pre-fallen world that we cannot presently imagine. Mankind had a very unique glory in the pre-fallen world that we cannot presently imagine.

30. In C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian novel, when mankind becomes corrupt the communion with nature breaks down. His fantastical novels may have reflected his own belief of a glory with nature that we cannot begin to fathom but were meant to have. In C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian novel, when mankind becomes corrupt the communion with nature breaks down. His fantastical novels may have reflected his own belief of a glory with nature that we cannot begin to fathom but were meant to have.

32. Genesis, chapter 3 6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. The Hebrew preposition AM means very close proximity. Interesting enough, the preposition is often used to described intimacy in marriage. It is also the preposition that composes the name EMM-ANU-EL. Adam was with her and was silent. This was his sin.

33. All Senses Employed – Even the Spiritual 1.Hearing 2.Touch. 3 and 4.Taste – Mouth and smell. 5.Sight. 6. Understanding of things beyond our immediate understanding.

34. Three Trees in the Bible Genesis: Tree has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit. Genesis: Tree has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit. Gospels: The horrific tree of the cross has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit. The Lord’s Supper shares that glorious fruit. Gospels: The horrific tree of the cross has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit. The Lord’s Supper shares that glorious fruit. Revelation: The Tree of Life has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit. Revelation: The Tree of Life has spiritual and eternal ramifications in its fruit.

35. Genesis, chapter 3 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. The Fall is immediate. I wonder if they had bodies shining like the sun that grew dim immediately. The Fall is immediate. I wonder if they had bodies shining like the sun that grew dim immediately.

36. Genesis, chapter 3 They knew by experience (Yodeh) evili and nakedness. They knew the shame of evil by personally experience. They knew by experience (Yodeh) evili and nakedness. They knew the shame of evil by personally experience.

37. Evil Exists all around us Evil is indifference to the true grief caused others. Creature and inanimate forces can be evil. Creature and inanimate forces can be evil. Adam and Evil were indifferent to the grief caused the Lord. Adam and Evil were indifferent to the grief caused the Lord. The cross confronts us with this indifference to the grief caused the Lord head on when the true nature of evil becomes incarnate towards God. The cross confronts us with this indifference to the grief caused the Lord head on when the true nature of evil becomes incarnate towards God.

38. Three Types of Evil 1. Living in a Fallen world. War. Famine. Earthquakes. Accidents. 2. Personal Actions. Speeding tickets. Slothfulness. Immorality. 3. Persecution. The cross is endured for the sake of the Lord. The THIRD TYPE IS THE HOLY SUFFERING AND THE LORD IS FAITHFUL TO BLESS THE CROSSES AS HE WOULD HIS OWN.

39. The Coverings Here comes the Gospel. Here comes the Gospel. Adam and Eve used fig leaves, God will supply leather. It is such a better covering. Adam and Eve used fig leaves, God will supply leather. It is such a better covering. If you were to ride a Harley across the country, what is the better outfit – fig leaves or good old leather. If you were to ride a Harley across the country, what is the better outfit – fig leaves or good old leather.

40. The Coverings The covering shows the Lord can do so much better to cover our shame and to provide for us. He will do so in “the Christ” of His very self. The covering shows the Lord can do so much better to cover our shame and to provide for us. He will do so in “the Christ” of His very self. In fact, in a creation where creature knew no death, an animal (or animals) likely died to provide the leather. God redeems the shame of death through death (GODLY SACRIFICE), in order to display His love. Oh, how this looks forward to the cross. In fact, in a creation where creature knew no death, an animal (or animals) likely died to provide the leather. God redeems the shame of death through death (GODLY SACRIFICE), in order to display His love. Oh, how this looks forward to the cross.

41. The Power of Confession We cannot rely on our own works (in part or in whole) to cover up our sin. We cannot rely on our own works (in part or in whole) to cover up our sin. We are most glorious when we do not attempt the idolatry to cover up our own sin but rely fully upon the Lord for His mercy. We are most glorious when we do not attempt the idolatry to cover up our own sin but rely fully upon the Lord for His mercy.

42. Genesis, chapter 3 8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Adam and Eve hid themselves from each other and God denying they were made for each other and God.

43. God with a Body in Genesis Adam and Eve walked with the Lord. You need a body for that. Jesus is God in the flesh to save us from our sin at the appointed time, and Genesis shows that Yaweh is revealed in the body. Abraham ate and drank with Yaweh and His angels. Jacob saw Yaweh atop the steps and then wrestled with Him.

44. Genesis, chapter 3 9 But the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?" 10 He answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." 11 And he said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"

45. Genesis, chapter 3 God knows the situation fully. God knows the situation fully. He allows mankind to speak the answers out loud to talk through the situation. In counseling, talking through griefs is powerfully effective. It is part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – “Evil has affected me, it is not part of whom I want to be.” He allows mankind to speak the answers out loud to talk through the situation. In counseling, talking through griefs is powerfully effective. It is part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – “Evil has affected me, it is not part of whom I want to be.” Here is the first opportunity for confession and absolution. Here is the first opportunity for confession and absolution.

46. Genesis, chapter 3 Adam and Eve blow this first chance for confession and absolution. AGAIN, we see the power of the WORD. Reflect on this COMMUNICATIVE WORD present in the previous two chapters. Adam and Eve blow this first chance for confession and absolution. AGAIN, we see the power of the WORD. Reflect on this COMMUNICATIVE WORD present in the previous two chapters. Psalm 130:4 is one of the most complex theological verses and so, of course, LSB sticks it right at the beginning of a church service in the hymnal. Psalm 130:4 is one of the most complex theological verses and so, of course, LSB sticks it right at the beginning of a church service in the hymnal. NIV Psalm 130:4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.

47. Psalm 130:3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. For the FACT that the Lord desires to forgive, we can approach the Lord again in reverence and boldness given by knowledge of His desire for mercy. - Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

48. Genesis, chapter 3 Adam will give the wrong answer and then God will promise the salvation in the seed of Eve. This is important to know. We can confess our sin and rely upon His mercy. We need not blame others or cover up our sin. Adam will give the wrong answer and then God will promise the salvation in the seed of Eve. This is important to know. We can confess our sin and rely upon His mercy. We need not blame others or cover up our sin.

49. Genesis, chapter 3 In the Garden, the Lord immediately promises grace so that every person who reads and hears this account might know the opportunity available in confession and absolution. In the Garden, the Lord immediately promises grace so that every person who reads and hears this account might know the opportunity available in confession and absolution.

50. Genesis, chapter 3 12 The man said, "The woman you put here with me-- she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it." 13 Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."

51. Finger Pointing She made me do it. She made me do it. The devil made me do it. The devil made me do it.

52. Genesis, chapter 3 14 So the LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, "Cursed are you above all the livestock and all the wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all the days of your life.

53. Just Satan wanted mankind without the Lord’s sustaining love and care, this is what he will receive forever. Satan wanted mankind without the Lord’s sustaining love and care, this is what he will receive forever. Mankind is dust without the Lord’s sustaining love and care. Dust is Satan’s eternal feast. And as the dust of this earth will pass away, Satan will pass away with it. Mankind is dust without the Lord’s sustaining love and care. Dust is Satan’s eternal feast. And as the dust of this earth will pass away, Satan will pass away with it.

54. Genesis, chapter 3 15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.“ Eve’s child from her offspring will crush the power of Satan while He Himself receives Satan’s deadly venom of sin.

55. Enmity This is why the term SATAN best describes Satan. He opposes. This is why the term SATAN best describes Satan. He opposes. The Gospel is that Eve’s true children need not to be slaves to Satan’s desires. They can receive the Lord’s promise to oppose his lies. Satan’s headship is crushed so that it does not reign over the true Seed those in Him (descendants of faith). The Gospel is that Eve’s true children need not to be slaves to Satan’s desires. They can receive the Lord’s promise to oppose his lies. Satan’s headship is crushed so that it does not reign over the true Seed those in Him (descendants of faith).

56. What are the physical AND SPIRITUAL realities of this prophecy?

57. The CROSS SPIRITUAL – Satan’s headship is crushed. Christ bears our sins – His venom. SPIRITUAL – Satan’s headship is crushed. Christ bears our sins – His venom. PHYSICAL – Jesus died on the cross. PHYSICAL – Jesus died on the cross.

58. Genesis, chapter 3 From this moment on, the whole of the Old Testament looks forward to the person, nature, and work of the Messiah. From this moment on, the whole of the Old Testament looks forward to the person, nature, and work of the Messiah. Psalm 22. One is crucified for the sins of all so that generations to come might hear the one generation of Apostles. Keep in mind crucifixion would not be invented for a few centuries to come when this was written and sung. Psalm 22. One is crucified for the sins of all so that generations to come might hear the one generation of Apostles. Keep in mind crucifixion would not be invented for a few centuries to come when this was written and sung. Isaiah 53. The Servant dies for the sins of all. Isaiah 53. The Servant dies for the sins of all. Daniel 9:26. Daniel 9:26. After the sixty-two 'sevens,' the Anointed One will be cut off and will have nothing. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood: War will continue until the end, and desolations have been decreed.

59. So now we have bookends to the true underlying purpose of this first book of the Bible. Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.

60. The SEED of Genesis Dies with Satan’s venom. Dies with Satan’s venom. Reigns over all the earth. Reigns over all the earth. This can only be understand in life and person of Jesus Christ. This can only be understand in life and person of Jesus Christ.

61. Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

62. Genesis, chapter 3 16 To the woman he said, "I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing; with pain you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.“ The whole context of Genesis is needed up to this point. This is not a mandate for man to rule over woman. What we see is that Adam’s primary joy to serve and provide is now gone. Men will seek control versus joy- filled service to pour out his best for his wife as the Lord does for His Bride, His people (Ephesians 5:25).

63. Genesis, chapter 3 Bearing and rearing children becomes burdensome, worrisome, and dangerous. This is not the original design of absolute joy 24-7. Bearing and rearing children becomes burdensome, worrisome, and dangerous. This is not the original design of absolute joy 24-7. Eve and Adam will be in conflict with each other for power within in the home. This is now the norm, not the exception. Eve and Adam will be in conflict with each other for power within in the home. This is now the norm, not the exception.

64. Life in the World to Come Raising children becomes absolute joy again. Raising children becomes absolute joy again. Isaiah 65:23 They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them.

65. Genesis, chapter 3 17 To Adam he said, "Because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,' "Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. Adam will have nothing lasting in his own personal labors on this earth. Adam will have nothing lasting in his own personal labors on this earth.

66. Genesis, chapter 3 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. 19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return." All is in corruption from its original design. All is in corruption from its original design.

67. The Great Lakes were more abundant before the lamprey. This species runs amuck and ruins something that was very very good. The Great Lakes were more abundant before the lamprey. This species runs amuck and ruins something that was very very good. Creation is no longer in harmony. Some species run amuck in unintended purposes. Creation is no longer in harmony. Some species run amuck in unintended purposes.

68. Things are corrupted from original purpose

69. While plants were consumed, death for the creature was a foreign notion. Think of the PANDA. If it were not existent today, we might believe the remains indicate that it should be a carnivore. In fact, the PANDA is a strict HERBIVORE. We see species after the fact of sin and centuries after they have adapted to a fallen world. Evolution claims death is needed and natural. Think of the PANDA. If it were not existent today, we might believe the remains indicate that it should be a carnivore. In fact, the PANDA is a strict HERBIVORE. We see species after the fact of sin and centuries after they have adapted to a fallen world. Evolution claims death is needed and natural.

70. Isaiah 11:6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD. Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD.

71. Adam’s Curse / Tower of Babel God opposes efforts for a lasting and eternal name on this side of heaven. God opposes efforts for a lasting and eternal name on this side of heaven. Luke 16:9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Luke 16:9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.

72. Genesis, chapter 3 20 Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. 21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. The name is Ha-wah which means BIRTH.

73. Genesis, chapter 3 The discourse begins with the Promised Savior and ends with the shedding of blood. The discourse begins with the Promised Savior and ends with the shedding of blood. An animal died to cover their shame. The animal received what they deserved. An animal died to cover their shame. The animal received what they deserved.

74. Genesis, chapter 3 The Sacrifice of Eden. The Sacrifice of Eden. Again, God’s efforts to clothe them were infinitely better than their own (leather vs. fig leaves). Again, God’s efforts to clothe them were infinitely better than their own (leather vs. fig leaves). Confession. The animal received what they deserved – death. “You will die.” Confession. The animal received what they deserved – death. “You will die.”

75. Genesis, chapter 3 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever." Who are the US? Who are the US?

76. The KNOWLEDGE means experience. To be like GOD – Control, care. To be like GOD – Control, care. NIV Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

77. Image of the “US” God This is a dim reflection but helps to explain it. God is FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT. This is a dim reflection but helps to explain it. God is FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT. You can be mother, daughter, scuba diver, and computer tech gal. There aren’t four of you but one. We bear God’s image. IN each person of the Trinity, God is known with special attributes and tasks in each one. You can be mother, daughter, scuba diver, and computer tech gal. There aren’t four of you but one. We bear God’s image. IN each person of the Trinity, God is known with special attributes and tasks in each one.

78. Genesis 11:7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other. This let us has confused Rabbi’s for centuries. Only in understanding the persons of the Triune God does this make sense. On in the TRINITY is mankind fully reconciled with God and each other – As seen on Pentecost.

79. Clearly, we see references to the TRINITY. Clearly, we see references to the TRINITY. Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

80. Does Yodeh apply to God! A loving parent can tell a child what is right and wrong without personally engaging in wrongs and doing evil himself or herself. A loving parent can tell a child what is right and wrong without personally engaging in wrongs and doing evil himself or herself. God knew what was best. God knew what was best. Adam and Eve have now taken that job upon themselves. Adam and Eve have now taken that job upon themselves.

81. Genesis, chapter 3 Adam and Eve would need to die temporally, but not eternally. Adam and Eve would need to die temporally, but not eternally. Their temporal death would allow them to receive their intended eternal life of glory once more. Their temporal death would allow them to receive their intended eternal life of glory once more. God does not allow them to eat from the TREE OF LIFE because they would receive the promise to live eternally in fallen bodies inclined to sin. God does not allow them to eat from the TREE OF LIFE because they would receive the promise to live eternally in fallen bodies inclined to sin.

82. Genesis, chapter 3 23 So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. 24 After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.

83. Genesis, chapter 3 Think of other angel events, especially in the New Testament. Think of other angel events, especially in the New Testament. At the birth and resurrection of Christ, think how the angels invite people to know the Lord face to face again. At the birth and resurrection of Christ, think how the angels invite people to know the Lord face to face again.

84. Genesis, chapter 3 Cherubim. The cherubim are models of worship. There should be holy awe to be in the presence of the Lord. Cherubim. The cherubim are models of worship. There should be holy awe to be in the presence of the Lord. Seraphim. From their brief occurrence in Scripture, they are quick to teach, often with symbolism. Seraphim. From their brief occurrence in Scripture, they are quick to teach, often with symbolism. But this interpreted difference might be overstretching. But this interpreted difference might be overstretching.

85. Genesis The Bible begins: The Bible begins: Knowing the Lord in perfect fellowship. Knowing the Lord in perfect fellowship. Knowing the angels face to face. Knowing the angels face to face. Having the invitation to eat from the tree of life to live forever. Having the invitation to eat from the tree of life to live forever. An angel elevates self over God. An angel elevates self over God.

86. When we come to Revelation The Bible comes full circle: The Bible comes full circle: Knowing the Lord in perfect fellowship. Knowing the Lord in perfect fellowship. Knowing the angels face to face. Knowing the angels face to face. Knowing the heavens and earth restored to glory. Knowing the heavens and earth restored to glory. Having the invitation to eat from the tree of life to live forever. Having the invitation to eat from the tree of life to live forever. An angel shows himself as a servant to God and man. An angel shows himself as a servant to God and man.

87. Revelation 22:9 But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!" Revelation 22:9 But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!"

88. We live in the in-between

89. Can we sin all over in heaven? The promise is no. The promise is no. The hope of the resurrection includes the promise that there will be no more allurements to sin. The hope of the resurrection includes the promise that there will be no more allurements to sin. We will naturally share God’s griefs and joys in glorious communion. Grieving God again would be painful to us, like grieving a loving grandpa or hitting one’s thumb with a hammer. We will naturally share God’s griefs and joys in glorious communion. Grieving God again would be painful to us, like grieving a loving grandpa or hitting one’s thumb with a hammer.