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Which Version of the Garden in Eden Story Have You Been Taught?

  People with Christian Biblical Heritages are taught a very different story about the Garden in Eden. Let’s begin by reviewing the Garden in Eden story. Three changes in the story make it impossible to see the original story or discover its ancient wisdom lessons. See which version you have been taught. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/21f45dbe487f/which-version-of-the-garden-in-eden-story-have-you-been-taught

The Trial of Adam and Its Cascading Consequences

  It is important to understand that Yahweh is the owner of the Garden. When Eve took the forbidden fruit and ate it -- they took Yahweh’s property without His permission . In addition, they also broke a dietary commandment – they ate prohibited food . So, unfaithfulness to Yahweh, stealing His property, and eating a prohibited food are all part of the charges against Adam. Yahweh’s breath will leave the bodies of Adam and Eve. Their bodies will lose their shape, form, and become dirt again. And there is more! Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/3a647a0aa033/the-trial-of-adam-and-its-cascading-consequences

The “I Never Noticed That Thing Before” Trial

  A snake told Eve that humans would acquire the knowledge of God simply by taking a bite of fruit. But God had told them that if they ate that fruit, they would die. Adam was standing right beside her the whole time – he did or said nothing. Eve took a bite, gave it to Adam, told him to take a bit, he did, and guess what they discovered – they noticed something they had never noticed before and made some loincloths. God showed up and wanted to know what was going on -- Adam threw Eve under the bus! Continue reading at -- http://mailchi.mp/b5321da4ba4b/the-i-never-noticed-that-thing-before-trial

Two People, a Religious Serpent, and Concrete Actions

  In ancient texts serpents are often linked to magic, omens, spells, bewitchment, and divinations . This wild animal speaks! It seems to be religious because its acting like a preacher telling people what God says. The man and woman are subtle, shrewd, clever, crafty, and cunning. What will happen when two humans come face-to-face with this serpent? Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/559ca05d3bfd/two-people-a-religious-serpent-and-concrete-actions

The ADAM is No Longer Alone!

  If your translation of the Bible says that “ God created women to be helpers for men ,” your translation is simply WRONG ! The Hebrew text says, “ A woman is an ` ETZER KENEGDO .” Continue reading to find out what those Hebrew words mean; it could change your life and relationships - http://mailchi.mp/34c0bedd681a/the-adam-is-no-longer-alone

The First Time a Human Speaks in the Bible

  Yahweh did TOV by giving the ADAM a commandment that will protect his life. However, Yahweh also gave the ADAM the freedom to eat the fruit of a tree that will cause him to begin to die. Yahweh also said that “being alone is NOT TOV (good) for the ADAM”,   but He did NOT say, “ being alone is RA (evil) for the ADAM. ” Find out what the ADAM said, and more. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/99135c66c811/the-first-time-a-human-speaks-in-the-bible

The Location of the Tree of Life

  Yahweh formed ADAM in one place and planted a garden east of that place. The garden is in a place named Eden. Yahweh took ADAM to the garden. An unnamed river flowed from Eden into the garden and became four rivers that flowed out of it. The Tree of Life is the garden. So why is that tree so important. Eternal life is the reward for eating its fruit. There were lots of “Tree of Life” stories in the ancient world, but the Bible’s story is very different. Continue reading at - http://mailchi.mp/3bed0200b40c/the-location-of-the-tree-of-life