As we continue in our reflections on Chapter 3 of the Book of Genesis, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan wants to give us an analysis of what is said to us. The detailed dialogue between and the serpent reveals to us that it is easy to sin; we are to look at it, analyze it and not repeat it. This is the lesson that carries us through the entire Bible. Eve who has never experienced evil does not understand the intent of the serpent. At this point, she begins to dialogue with it instead of asking the Lord what is going on; we won’t sin if we pray to God and ask Him for help. 

She listened to the tempter, heed its voice, and did not listen for the voice of God. She allowed satan to challenge God’s word and even added to what God had said. The consequence of changing God’s word is that morality goes down to the pits and we begin to destroy each other. God’s holy will was disobeyed, God’s holy word was rejected and God’s holy way, the Tree of Life, was deserted. Adam, the lord of the earth, did not question Eve and partook in her decision; this is how sin entered the world.

God has given us free will and also holds us accountable for those decisions. Sin removes the garment of grace and leaves us naked without Divine life. The age of innocence is over and the age of conscience is born. 

Bible References:

Gen. 3:1 - A presence that was cunning and seemed wiseGen. 3:4 - The first sign that Eve was in dangerGen. 3:5 - False information from the serpentJohn 8:44 - The serpent has been a murderer and liar from the beginning; he never speaks the truthGen. 3:6 - Contemplating the Tree of Knowledge for intellectual improvementProv. 30:6 - Do not add or subtract God’s wordsRom. 5:12 - Sin entered the world by one manGen. 3:7-10 - Consequences of the fallGen. 3:11-13 - Shame was born in them and the blame beginsMark 5 - Clothed the demoniac in graceRev. 6:16 - Make sure you are not found without clothes1 John 4:7 - God is loveProv. 8:31 - God delights to be with the children of menLuke 15 - Parable of the Prodigal Son, Parable of the Lost Sheep, Parable of the Lost CoinRom. 3:11 - St. Paul quotes Ps. 14; Nobody seeks God, God seeks usGen. 3.14 - Judgment comes to paradiseGen. 3:15 - Enmity between the serpent and the womanGen. 3:16 - Pain in conception for the womanGen.3:17-18 - Men will experience the hardship doing the work of life

Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation. 

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