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I WILL NOT ASK / ISAIAH 7:12

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(KJV) Isaiah 7:12

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord.

I WILL NOT ASK / ISAIAH 7:12

Pretending he was too humble; Ahaz rejected the prophet Isaiah’s counsel to trust God to rescue Judah. Instead, Ahaz depended on his own limited understanding and looked to the power of Assyria for help (2 Kings 16:5-18; 2 Chronicles 28:16-21). This decision would bring trouble to them when Assyria later would invade and conquer Judah’s former sister nation of Israel. Conflict between the Jews (of the family line or nation of Judah) and Samaritans (Isaiah 7:8), would continue into New Testament times. Throughout the Old Testament the sin that perhaps brought the most severe consequences to God’s people was the failure to take God at His Word and depend on Him for help.

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  1. WITHIN SIXTY-FIVE YEARS / ISAIAH 7:7-8
  2. SHEAR-JASHUB / ISAIAH 7:3
  3. WHEN AHAZ … WAS KING / ISAIAH 7:1-25
  4. A PORTION AMONG THE GREAT – POURED OUT HIS LIFE UNTO DEATH – MADE INTERCESSION FOR THE TRANSGRESSORS / ISAIAH 53:12
  5. SUFFERING OF HIS SOUL / ISAIAH 53:11
  6. THE LORD’S WILL TO CRUSH HIM / ISAIAH 53:10
  7. A GRAVE WITH THE WICKED / ISAIAH 53:19
  8. LIKE A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER / ISAIAH 53:7
  9. WE ALL, LIKE SHEEP, HAVE GONE ASTRAY / ISAIAH 53:6
  10. PIERCED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS – BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED / ISAIAH 53:5
  11. TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES / ISIAH 53:4
  12. DESPISED AND REJECTED – A MAN OF SORROWS / ISAIAH 53:3
  13. ROOT OUT OF DRY GROUND – NO BEAUTY OR MAJESTY TO ATTRACT US / ISAIAH 53:2
  14. WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE /ISAIAH 53:1
  15. I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYER / ISAIAH 38:5
  16. THE VISION – ISAIAH – CONCERNING JUDAH / ISAIAH 1:1
  17. IN THE LAST DAYS / ISAIAH 2:2
  18. COME NOW, LET US REASON / ISAIAH 1:18
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SHEAR-JASHUB / ISAIAH 7:3

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(KJV) Isaiah 7:3

Then said the Lord unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller’s field;

SHEAR-JASHUB / ISAIAH 7:3

The name of Isaish’s oldest son means “a remnant will return.” This name highlighted God’s intention to preserve a faithful group of people to carry out His plan of salvation (Isaiah 11:11-12, 16; 37:4, 31).

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  1. WHEN AHAZ … WAS KING / ISAIAH 7:1-25
  2. A PORTION AMONG THE GREAT – POURED OUT HIS LIFE UNTO DEATH – MADE INTERCESSION FOR THE TRANSGRESSORS / ISAIAH 53:12
  3. SUFFERING OF HIS SOUL / ISAIAH 53:11
  4. THE LORD’S WILL TO CRUSH HIM / ISAIAH 53:10
  5. A GRAVE WITH THE WICKED / ISAIAH 53:19
  6. LIKE A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER / ISAIAH 53:7
  7. WE ALL, LIKE SHEEP, HAVE GONE ASTRAY / ISAIAH 53:6
  8. PIERCED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS – BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED / ISAIAH 53:5
  9. TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES / ISIAH 53:4
  10. DESPISED AND REJECTED – A MAN OF SORROWS / ISAIAH 53:3
  11. ROOT OUT OF DRY GROUND – NO BEAUTY OR MAJESTY TO ATTRACT US / ISAIAH 53:2
  12. WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE /ISAIAH 53:1
  13. I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYER / ISAIAH 38:5
  14. THE VISION – ISAIAH – CONCERNING JUDAH / ISAIAH 1:1
  15. IN THE LAST DAYS / ISAIAH 2:2
  16. COME NOW, LET US REASON / ISAIAH 1:18
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WHEN AHAZ … WAS KING / ISAIAH 7:1-25

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(KJV) Isaiah 7:1-25

WHEN AHAZ … WAS KING / ISAIAH 7:1-25

About 735/734 B.C., the kings of Israel and Aram prepared to attack Judah, but Isaiah told King Ahaz of Judah to trust God to save them. Ahaz, however, refused to accept God’s offer of a miraculous sign, and instead looked to Assyria for help (2 Kings 16:5-18; 2 Chronicles 28:16-21). Isaiah challenged the king’s lack of faith and proceeded to prophesy of a God-given sign anyway – a sign to the whole house of David (nation of Judah). This future sign would be the birth of Immanuel (Isaiah 7:13-17), which means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23), referring to Jesus Christ. Though the Aramean and Israelite invasion would fail, just as God promised (Isaiah 7:7), Judah’s lack of faith and failure to depend on God would finally lead to their destruction. God later would send the Assyrians – the nation they had trusted instead of God – and the Babylonians to devastate the lands of Israel and Judah (2 Kings 17; 25).

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  1. A PORTION AMONG THE GREAT – POURED OUT HIS LIFE UNTO DEATH – MADE INTERCESSION FOR THE TRANSGRESSORS / ISAIAH 53:12
  2. SUFFERING OF HIS SOUL / ISAIAH 53:11
  3. THE LORD’S WILL TO CRUSH HIM / ISAIAH 53:10
  4. A GRAVE WITH THE WICKED / ISAIAH 53:19
  5. LIKE A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER / ISAIAH 53:7
  6. WE ALL, LIKE SHEEP, HAVE GONE ASTRAY / ISAIAH 53:6
  7. PIERCED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS – BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED / ISAIAH 53:5
  8. TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES / ISIAH 53:4
  9. DESPISED AND REJECTED – A MAN OF SORROWS / ISAIAH 53:3
  10. ROOT OUT OF DRY GROUND – NO BEAUTY OR MAJESTY TO ATTRACT US / ISAIAH 53:2
  11. WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE /ISAIAH 53:1
  12. I HAVE HEARD YOUR PRAYER / ISAIAH 38:5
  13. THE VISION – ISAIAH – CONCERNING JUDAH / ISAIAH 1:1
  14. IN THE LAST DAYS / ISAIAH 2:2
  15. COME NOW, LET US REASON / ISAIAH 1:18
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HE DROVE THE MAN OUT / GENESIS 3:24

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(KJV) Genesis 3:24

So, he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim’s, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

Beyond the Garden: Finding Hope in Genesis 3:24

We often view the expulsion from Eden as the ultimate tragedy. Genesis 3:24 paints a stark picture: “He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.”

With those words, Adam lost his perfect relationship with God and was banished from the garden. The immediate consequence was a life of hardship. He would now have to depend on God to help him through a life of difficulties, laboring under the weight of a broken world.

Furthermore, this rebellion allowed evil to gain a foothold. Through Adam and Eve’s defiance, Satan gained a degree of power over the world. The New Testament later describes him as “the prince of this world” (John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 5:19). It can easily feel like darkness won on that day.

But Genesis 3:24 is not the final sentence; it is the setup for the grandest rescue mission in history.

God loved the human race so much that He determined to conquer Satan and evil. He did not abandon humanity to the thorns and thistles. Instead, God’s love acted by restoring His relationship with individuals and re-establishing His rulership over the world.

The turning point of this banishment is that the way back to life was not permanently closed; it was redirected. The restoration came at the ultimate cost of His Son’s life (Genesis 3:15; John 3:16). The flaming sword that barred access to the Tree of Life was ultimately answered by the wooden cross that opened the gates to eternity (Revelation 21:1-8).

Even when we feel driven out, isolated, or overwhelmed by the difficulties of life, we can live with fierce hope. The same God who enacted justice in Eden executed a plan of perfect mercy at Calvary. We are no longer exiles; through Jesus, we are invited back home.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You that Your love is greater than our rebellion. Even when our choices bring consequences and difficulties, You never abandon us to our own strength. We acknowledge that this world is broken, but we praise You because Satan is a defeated foe and Jesus holds the ultimate victory.

When life feels like a wilderness, remind us of Your plan of restoration. Thank You for opening the way back to You through the sacrifice of Your Son. Help us to depend on You completely through every trial, confident in the hope of Your future renewal.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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HE WILL CRUSH YOUR HEAD, AND YOU WILL STRIKE HIS HEEL / GENESIS 3:15

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(KJV) Genesis 3:14-15

And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:

15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

The First Ray of Hope: Understanding the Promise of Genesis 3:15

In the darkest moment of human history, right after sin entered the world and fractured our relationship with the Creator, God did not abandon us. Instead, speaking into the wreckage of the Fall, He uttered a verse that theologians call the Protoevangelium—the very first proclamation of the Gospel.

Genesis 3:15 states: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

This single verse serves as the foundation for the entire biblical narrative, introducing the first spark of hope for God’s plan to defeat evil and restore His relationship with humanity.

The Blueprint of Spiritual Warfare

Genesis 3:15 outlines a historic, spiritual conflict between two opposing forces:

  • The Serpent’s Offspring: Satan and his evil forces, which continually work to deceive, divide, and destroy (Genesis 3:1).
  • The Woman’s Offspring: A specific, future descendant who would rise up to confront this darkness.

Through later scriptures, God narrowed this promise. He made it clear that this ultimate descendant would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:20-23). This prophecy directly points to the Lord Jesus Christ, the only one capable of breaking the power of the enemy.

The Struck Heel and the Crushed Head

The vivid imagery of this cosmic battle reveals both the cost of our rescue and the finality of the victory:

  1. “You will strike his heel”
    This speaks to the temporary suffering of Christ. Satan struck the heel of the Savior through His unjust betrayal, suffering, and death on the cross (Isaiah 53:5). To the world, the crucifixion looked like a defeat. However, a struck heel is not a fatal wound.
  2. “He will crush your head”
    While the Savior’s heel was bitten, Jesus dealt a definitive, fatal blow to the enemy. By rising from the dead, Christ completely conquered sin, death, and the power of the devil (John 12:31; 1 John 3:8).

The Final, Full Victory

The victory initiated at the cross is a progressive reality that culminates in absolute restoration. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, believers are given the authority to overcome dark forces today (Acts 26:18), resting in the promise that “the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20).

We live with the assurance that the final chapter has already been written. Satan’s doom is entirely secured, and he will eventually face eternal judgment (Revelation 20:10). Through the obedience of one Man, Jesus Christ, justification and life are freely offered to all who believe (Romans 5:18-19). What began as a tragedy in a garden ends in triumphant victory.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being a God of restoration, hope, and unmatched victory. We praise You that even in the midst of our failure, Your immediate response was to promise a Savior. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for allowing Your heel to be struck on the cross so that our sins could be forgiven, and for rising again to completely crush the head of the enemy.

When we face spiritual battles or feel overwhelmed by the brokenness of this world, remind us that the victory has already been won. Help us to walk in the freedom, life, and justification that You bought for us. We anchor our hope in Your final return, when all evil will be put away forever. In Jesus’ mighty and victorious name we pray, Amen.

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  1. THE SERPENT DECEIVED ME / GENESIS 3:13
  2. THEY HID / GENESIS 3:8
  3. THEY REALIZED THEY WERE NAKED / GENEIS 3:7
  4. LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER / GENESIS 2:24
  5. HELPER SUITABLE FOR HIM / GENESIS 2:18
  6. THE LORD GOD COMMANDED THE MAN / GENESIS 2:16
  7. PUT HIM IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN / GENESIS 2:15
  8. TREE OF LIFE / GENESIS 2:9
  9. GARDEN IN THE EAST, IN EDEN / GENESIS 2:8
  10. A LIVING BEING / GENESIS 2:7
  11. THE ACCOUNT – THE LORD GOD / GENESIS 2:4
  12. GOD BLESSED THE SEVENTH DAY / GENESIS 2:3
  13. BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE / GENESIS 1:28
  14. THERE WAS EVENING, AND THERE WAS MORNING – THE FIRST DAY / GENESIS 1:5
  15. IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED / GENESIS 1:1
  16. IT WAS GOOD / GENESIS 1:10
  17. HEART IS EVIL FROM CHILDHOOD / GENESIS 8:21
  18. THE SONS OF GOD / GENESIS 6:2
  19. HOW GREAT MAN’S WICKEDNESS /GENESIS 6:5
  20. ADAM LIVED 930 YEARS / GENESIS 5:5
  21. WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF ADAM’S LINE / GENESIS 5:1
  22. KNOWING GOOD AND EVIL / GENESIS 3:22
  23. GOD SAID LET US – LET US MAKE MAN / GENESIS 1:26
  24. I WILL GREATLY INCREASE YOUR PAINS / GENESIS 3:16-19
  25. SERVE AS SIGNS / GENESIS 1:14-15
  26. LET THERE BE LIGHT / GENESIS 1:8
  27. THE WOMAN … ATE IT … HER HUSBAND … WITH HER / GENESIS 3:6
  28. YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / GENESIS 3:5
  29. YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4
  30. THE SERPENT / GENESIS 3:1
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A PROPHET LIKE ME / DEUTERONOMY 18:15

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(KJV) Deuteronomy 18:15  

The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

A PROPHET LIKE ME / DEUTERONOMY 18:15

The ultimate prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18) is Jesus Christ, the Messiah (Acts 3:22). Like Moses, this Prophet was to be an Israelite who would speak God’s Word (Deuteronomy 18:18-19). The Jews of Jesus’ time expected the coming of this great Prophet (John 1:21, 45; 4:19, 29; 6:14; Acts 3:22-26; 7:37).

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  2. WHO SACRIFICES – IN THE FIRE – DIVINATION – OMENS / DEUTERONOMY 18:10
  3. DETESTABLE WAYS OF THE NATIONS / DEUTERONOMY 18:9-11
  4. THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE / DEUTERONOMY 6:4
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CASTS SPELLS … IS A MEDIUM / DEUTERONOMY 18:11

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(KJV) Deuteronomy 18:11

Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

CASTS SPELLS … IS A MEDIUM / DEUTERONOMY 18:11

This list includes mediums, spiritists or anyone who calls up the dead or consults with the world of spirits (demons) in order to discover secrets, predict the future or gain power. Communication with the dead is actually communication with demons (1 Samuel 28:8-14; 2 Kings 21:6; Isaiah 8:19).

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  1. WHO SACRIFICES – IN THE FIRE – DIVINATION – OMENS / DEUTERONOMY 18:10
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  3. THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE / DEUTERONOMY 6:4
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WHO SACRIFICES – IN THE FIRE – DIVINATION – OMENS / DEUTERONOMY 18:10

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(KJV) Deuteronomy 18:10

There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.

WHO SACRIFICES – IN THE FIRE – DIVINATION – OMENS / DEUTERONOMY 18:10

WHO SACRIFICES – IN THE FIRE

Moses reminds the Israelites not to follow the example of the Canaanite practice of child sacrifices to pagan gods, which was used as a means to influence future events (Leviticus 20:2-5).

DIVINATION – OMENS

Those who practiced divination sought to predict future events or uncover secrets by the aid of evil spirits or by some human means (Revelation 9:21). In contrast, God’s way for us to gain truth is to listen to faithful prophets who declare His Word (Deuteronomy 18:14-22).

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  1. DETESTABLE WAYS OF THE NATIONS / DEUTERONOMY 18:9-11
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DETESTABLE WAYS OF THE NATIONS / DEUTERONOMY 18:9-11

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(KJV) Deuteronomy 18:9-11

When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.

11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

DETESTABLE WAYS OF THE NATIONS / DEUTERONOMY 18:9-11

These verses contain a list of occult magic practices, common in the religions of Canaan. These things were an abomination (disgraceful evil) to God and forbidden by Him. Those among God’s Old Testament people who practiced such things were to be put to death (Leviticus 20:27). The New Testament declares that those who practice such things will not enter God’s kingdom (Galatians 5:20-21; Galatians 5:21; Revelation 22:15).

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  1. THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE / DEUTERONOMY 6:4
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THE SERPENT DECEIVED ME / GENESIS 3:13

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(KJV) Genesis 3:13

 And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.

The Serpent Deceived Me: Recognizing Satan’s Ultimate Weapon

In Genesis 3:13, after eating the forbidden fruit, Eve utters a phrase that has echoed through human history: “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

Deception was Satan’s first weapon, and it remains his most effective tool today. He rarely attacks the human race with open hostility; instead, he uses subtle distortions to mask deadly poison as desirable truth. To protect our lives, families, and churches, we must understand how this deception operates and how to stand against it.

1. Blinding the Minds of Unbelievers

Satan’s primary goal for those outside the faith is to keep them in darkness. He works actively to blind the minds of unbelievers so they cannot understand the gospel—the true, life-changing message of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4). By twisting cultural values and promoting intellectual pride, he makes the truth of God look foolish or restrictive.

2. Creeping Into the Church

Deception does not stop at the church doors. The New Testament warns that Satan deceives people within the body of Christ into believing they can compromise with sin without consequence. Many fall into the trap of thinking they can live immoral lives while maintaining a healthy relationship with God. Scripture is clear: those who willingly live in unrighteousness are spiritually blind and have no part in God’s kingdom (1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:21).

3. Preachings of the End Times

As history marches toward its conclusion, deception will scale to a global level. The Bible prophesies that Satan’s primary strategy for leading nations into final rebellion against God will be mass delusion (2 Thessalonians 2:8-12; Revelation 20:8). The closer we get to the end, the harder it will be to discern truth from lies without the Holy Spirit.

4. A Life-and-Death Struggle

For the Christian, spiritual warfare is an ongoing, daily reality. Satan is actively working to dismantle your personal integrity, your marriage, your family, your children’s schools, your workplace, and your local church (Matthew 24:4; Matthew 24:11; Matthew 24:24). To survive this onslaught, we must put on the full armor of God and anchor ourselves daily in the unchanging truth of Scripture (Ephesians 6:11).

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, Almighty God,

We come before You recognizing that we live in a world filled with spiritual smoke and mirrors. Forgive us for the times we have allowed ourselves to be enticed by the subtle lies of the enemy. Lord, we ask for the gift of spiritual discernment today. Open our eyes to see the traps of the serpent before we step into them.

Protect our hearts from compromise and our minds from spiritual blindness. We pray for a fierce shield of protection over our marriages, our children, our jobs, and our churches. Bind the power of deception in our communities, and let the bright light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ pierce through every dark corner. Anchor us so deeply in Your Word that no lie can shake our foundation.

In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

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  1. THEY HID / GENESIS 3:8
  2. THEY REALIZED THEY WERE NAKED / GENEIS 3:7
  3. LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER / GENESIS 2:24
  4. HELPER SUITABLE FOR HIM / GENESIS 2:18
  5. THE LORD GOD COMMANDED THE MAN / GENESIS 2:16
  6. PUT HIM IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN / GENESIS 2:15
  7. TREE OF LIFE / GENESIS 2:9
  8. GARDEN IN THE EAST, IN EDEN / GENESIS 2:8
  9. A LIVING BEING / GENESIS 2:7
  10. THE ACCOUNT – THE LORD GOD / GENESIS 2:4
  11. GOD BLESSED THE SEVENTH DAY / GENESIS 2:3
  12. BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE / GENESIS 1:28
  13. THERE WAS EVENING, AND THERE WAS MORNING – THE FIRST DAY / GENESIS 1:5
  14. IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED / GENESIS 1:1
  15. IT WAS GOOD / GENESIS 1:10
  16. HEART IS EVIL FROM CHILDHOOD / GENESIS 8:21
  17. THE SONS OF GOD / GENESIS 6:2
  18. HOW GREAT MAN’S WICKEDNESS /GENESIS 6:5
  19. ADAM LIVED 930 YEARS / GENESIS 5:5
  20. WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF ADAM’S LINE / GENESIS 5:1
  21. KNOWING GOOD AND EVIL / GENESIS 3:22
  22. GOD SAID LET US – LET US MAKE MAN / GENESIS 1:26
  23. I WILL GREATLY INCREASE YOUR PAINS / GENESIS 3:16-19
  24. SERVE AS SIGNS / GENESIS 1:14-15
  25. LET THERE BE LIGHT / GENESIS 1:8
  26. THE WOMAN … ATE IT … HER HUSBAND … WITH HER / GENESIS 3:6
  27. YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / GENESIS 3:5
  28. YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4
  29. THE SERPENT / GENESIS 3:1
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Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

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