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At the end of both creation accounts, we saw mankind in its purest state. The man and woman, created in the image of God, lived in a world of perfect harmony. They had nothing to hide—both from God and from each other. They were naked and felt no shame. But all of that was about to be changed as following the desires of their heart would cause mankind to lose their innocence. We are introduced to a mysterious and cunning figure: the serpent, described as more crafty than any other creature. But who exactly is this serpent? It may be…
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While the first creation account in Genesis (Genesis 1) notes that entire mankind was created together on the sixth day, this second account appears to show a time gap between the creation of man and woman. Why was there a need to create woman, why did God designate her as a ‘helper,’ and what does a holy union truly mean in God’s eyes? The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” – Genesis 2:18 (NIV) Man needs a companion because, although God visited the Garden in…
The Jordan Valley 