Unmasking the Serpent - Genesis 3

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In this episode, we explore Genesis through the combined lenses of biblical theology, ancient Near Eastern symbolism, and archaeological insight. Up to this point in Genesis, humanity has lived in perfect provision and harmony. But Genesis 3 introduces a new character - the serpent - whose questioning voice reframes Eve's perspective, distorts God's command, and plants the seeds of rebellion.

We trace the biblical revelation of Satan's origins, his fall from heaven, his role as an adversary, and how his tactics in the Garden of Eden echo throughout Scripture and into our own lives. We also examine the curses pronounced after the fall and the early hint of a coming Redeemer - the first Messianic prophecy.

This episode highlights the contrast between God's desire for relationship and Satan's desire to steal, deceive, kill, and destroy. We end with God's peircing question - Who told you? - a challenge to identify the lies we believe about ourselves that do not come from God.

Key references:

Isaiah 14:12-15 - Fall of the "Morning Star" (Lucifer)

Ezekiel 28:12-17 - A glorious guardian corrupted by pride

Revelation 12:3-9 - The dragon who sweeps a third of the angels from heaven

1. Ancient Mesopotamia: Portrait of a Dead Civilization (University Chicago Press, 1977)

2. Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD) (Eerdmans/Brill, 1999)

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