Genesis
Genesis
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Welcome back to our study in Genesis.
In the last Letter we learned that Satan is that 'old serpent' in
the Garden of Eden who 'wholly seduced' Eve.
Also, we haven't seen the word 'apple' written yet in The King
James, nor is it in the Hebrew Manuscripts. That word 'apple' is man's
supposition based on 'the fruit of this tree of the knowledge of good and
evil', which Eve ate from, and also did Adam with her. If you'll go back to my Genesis 1:26-2:9 study, I gave many Scripture references
at the end in order to help the student in understanding how God's Word
uses 'trees' as an analogy for people, including God Himself, His
People, and Satan. Grasping this analogy of
the 'tree' is very important at this stage here in Genesis, for without
fully understanding that this 'tree of knowledge of good and evil' here in
God's Garden is Satan; you won't get the full meaning of what is to follow. 2 Thess.2:7:
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now
letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. …It is not a 'mystery' to those whom God has opened
this message to. If you can't quite get the full 'gist' or idea
of it, don't be too concerned about it, and press on. Pray to God through His Son Jesus Christ for guidance
and understanding in sincerity, and through study in The
Word you will eventually come to know. Satan also lied to Eve
about becoming a 'god' with her eyes being opened in Gen.3:5, which in
reality, when that word 'tree' is properly translated from the Hebrew, it
means a literal 'closing of the eyes', i.e., a state of confusion. We
left off with Eve being 'seduced' by the appearance of this tree and its
fruit, then she and Adam partook of that 'tree of knowledge of good and
evil'. We ask a word
of Wisdom from our Father in Christ's Name, Amen. Gen 3:7
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made
themselves aprons.
Just the common sense fact that real trees
out in the woods contain no knowledge of good and evil should make you
suspect God is talking about something much deeper. This is one of the most important teachings in The
Word which begins to reveal 'the
mystery of iniquity' cited
in…
We learned also that Satan and Eve
misquoted God about His command against partaking of this particular 'tree'
in the midst of the Garden. That is very important to understand also, for
by studying God's Word, this is how we know when we're being told the truth
or not when some man comes claiming to be a teacher 'sent' of our Father.
This phrase 'were opened'
is the Hebrew word 'paqach' and means 'to open, (the senses, especially
the eyes)' (Strong's no.6491). This act literally opened
the 'senses' of Eve and Adam concerning the differences between evil, which
they just partook of, and good. They lost their innocence which God gave
them by His putting them in His Garden or Paradise without any sin. This is shown by their sudden discovery of their
'nakedness'. Well if they were truly naked before this act, and
were not aware of it, what was the difference between these two states of
mind? In other words, what thought or idea
from their actions made their thinking different?
Let's reason a little. Knowledge is
the answer to the above. When Adam and Eve were in this pure state of
innocence before the sin, they were provided for by our Heavenly Father.
They were in need of Him (as we all still are), and
everything for their existence was provided for them, much as the Good
Shepherd provides and cares for His sheep. Sheep are innocent,
with no worldly knowledge, in this analogy. Therefore, the sheep listen
to the Voice of their Master, heed and
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