and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate Genesis 3:6 When – When did Eve sin? Was it the moment she took a bite from the…
And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s slave-girl, where did you come from and where are you going?” Genesis 16:8 Where – You will recall the difference between ‘ayyeh and ‘eypoh. ‘ayyeh (short form ‘ay) is “where” as a statement of surprise, like “Why aren’t you here where I expected you to be?” ‘eypoh is “where” like…
But now that faith has come, you are no longer under a tutor. Galatians 3:25 Tutor – Aside from the fact that education in some countries is compulsory, why would you want to go to school? Do you spend your time in school only to occupy your day? Do you feel as though you are…
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Romans 15:1 Ought – This verse isn’t fair. If my spiritual walk is deeper and more trusting than yours, why should I have to modify my behavior just so that you aren’t disturbed or upset. After…
I will go down and see if they have at all done according to the cry coming to me Genesis 18:21 Cry – As in the days of Noah, the days of Ezekiel and the days of Jonah, a cry went up to the Lord. He heard it and decided to bring judgment upon the…
After these things, the word of YHWH was manifest to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you, your reward will increase greatly.” Genesis 15:1 Shield – As we all know, Hebrew is a language written only in consonants. Furthermore, it lacks any punctuation. That means that the…
And said YHWH Elohim, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make for him a [‘ezer kenegdo].” Genesis 2:18 ‘ezer kenegdo – The Bible was not written with chapter and verse numbers. Those were added thousands of years later. Unfortunately, their addition often breaks our thinking about the text so that…
And said YHWH Elohim, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make for him a helper [kenegdo].” Genesis 2:18 Kenegdo – Are you ready to talk about risk? Yesterday we learned that there is something incredibly important happening in God’s design of Woman, the ‘ezer kenegdo. Built into this design is…
And said YHWH Elohim, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make for him a helper corresponding to him.” Genesis 2:18 Corresponding To Him – When Scripture uses an odd combination of words to describe something as important as Woman, we had better pay attention. And nothing is stranger than the…
“But of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, you shall not eat of it; for in that day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:17 But – “Don’t eat those cookies!” Mom was emphatic. She pointed to the freshly-baked chocolate-chip cookies on the counter. The message was clear,…
