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Genesis means « origin » or « starting » and that book brings us a record of the beginning of the world, of humanity, of families and civilization. It is the story of God’s Purpose and let us look into His Plan.

That first book from the Holy Scriptures teaches us that the earth of origin was well made and pure. In the beautiful Garden of Eden [Eden = ‘ beautiful ’] Jehovah placed man. This should not be short of anything. Man was, as it were, the crowning glory of God’s creative work.

In that beautiful garden in the East, God ensured that all kinds of beautiful trees grew there with delicious fruits. In the middle of the garden were the tree of eternal life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (or morals).

“And out of the ground Jehovah Elohim made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; and the tree of life, in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” (Ge 2:9 Darby)

It was there in the garden that man heard the first assignments; namely to take care of everything that God had made available to him. Man was allowed to eat freely from all trees in the garden. But now people also heard a first ban. Jehovah commanded them not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. He also gave the reason for this. Because if they did, they would die.

“16  And Jehovah Elohim commanded Man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou shalt freely eat; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day that thou eatest of it thou shalt certainly die.” (Ge 2:16-17 Darby)

With that in mind, the woman wondered if God would withhold anything from them. All kinds of thoughts came up in her head. It was even strange to her that God had told them not to even touch that tree, because then they would die too.

Her brain started working in her head to deceive her. Under the shape of a snake she was told a voice that made her believe that God was lying.

“1  And the serpent was more crafty than any animal of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made. And it said to the woman, Is it even so, that God has said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, God has said, Ye shall not eat of it, and ye shall not touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said to the woman, Ye will not certainly die; 5 but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil.” (Ge 3:1-5 Darby)

How tempting it was to open your eyes and have as much knowledge as God. The fruit was very attractive, so it didn’t take long for Eve to give in to her thoughts and eat the fruit of that tree of life.

“6  And the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a pleasure for the eyes, and the tree was to be desired to give intelligence; and she took of its fruit, and ate, and gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. 7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig-leaves together, and made themselves aprons.” (Ge 3:5-7 Darby)

Adam and Eve had now become acquainted and aware of things, knowing what god and what was bad. Rules of morality had now come into their lives by eating that fruit. And we call their act against the ordinance of God « sin » or « sinness, » and made them a satan or adversary of God.

Evil had entered the first humans, but thereby all their descendants and thus all mankind.

 

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Thanksgiving for the beauty of God’s creation

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Quotes from God’s Word – Bible fragments additional to: A possession on earth in all bliss

Quotes from God’s Word. “And I have made Your Name known to them, and I shall make it known further, so the love which You loved me may be in them, and I in them.”” (Joh 17:26 MHM) “But, if The God clothes the fields of grass, here today and tomorrow tossed in the oven, how much more you, ones of little faith?” (Mt 6:30 MHM) “So if these are in the field of a meadow today and tomorrow thrown into an oven, how much more The God clothes you of little faith.” (Lu 12:28 MHM) “Now, to the King of all future periods of time–incorruptible, invisible, absolute God –honor and glory throughout all future periods of time! Amen!” (1Ti 1:17 MHM) “He swore to the One living throughout all future periods of time who created Heaven and the things in Heaven, the earth and the things in the earth, the sea and the things in the sea: “There will be no delay!” (Re 10:6 MHM) ““For The God loved the world of humankind so much that He gave His only-begotten Son, so that everyone believing in him might not be destroyed but may have endless life.” (Joh 3:16 MHM) “though He did not leave Himself without evidence. For He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and good cheer.”” (Ac 14:17 MHM) “[The Son] is the very reflection of His glory and the very imprint of His substance. [The Son] upholds the Universe by his powerful declaration. After [the Son] made a cleansing of the sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in exalted places.” (Heb 1:3 MHM) “At that same moment, Jesus was filled with the joy of the holy Pneuma, and said: “I praise you, Father, Absolute Sovereign of the Heaven and the Earth, because You concealed these things from the sophist and intellectual, and You revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for such was well-pleasing in Your sight.” (Lu 10:21 MHM) “Instead, The God chose the foolish things of the world of humankind so that he might embarrass those wise persons. And The God chose the weakest things of the world of humankind that He might embarrass stronger things.” (1Co 1:27 MHM) “For The God is made manifest to them. For His invisible things are understood by the things made from the world’s creation–even His eternal power and divinity–so they are without a defense.” (Ro 1:20 MHM) “And so prove to be Sons of your Heavenly Father. For His sun rises upon the wicked and the good. And He rains upon the righteous and unrighteous.” (Mt 5:45 MHM) “The original human was from the earthy ground, the Second Man originated from heaven.” (1Co 15:47 MHM) “For this I tell you: Do not be overly concerned about your soul as to what you might eat or what you might drink, nor about your body as to clothing.” (Mt 6:25 MHM) “Blessed the peaceable people for they will be called ‘Sons of The God.’” (Mt 5:9 MHM) ““The Supreme Being and our God, you are worthy to receive the glory and the honor and the power because You created everything. Because of Your will they exist and were created.”” (Re 4:11 MHM) “So, let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Heavenly Father.” (Mt 5:16 MHM) “saying in a great voice: “Fear The God and give to Him glory because the hour of the judgment has arrived and so worship The One who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and fountains of waters.”” (Re 14:7 MHM) “Then I heard every creature in Heaven and on earth, and under the ground and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To the One enthroned and to the Lamb: the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might throughout all future periods of time.”” (Re 5:13 MHM) ““Amen! The blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the thanksgiving and the honor and the power and the strength [be] to our God throughout all future periods of time. Amen!”” (Re 7:12 MHM) ““We give thanks to you, YHWH, The God, The Almighty, The-One-Who-Is, and, The-One-Who-Was, because you have taken your great power and reigned.” (Re 11:17 MHM) “And I heard a great voice in the Celestialum, saying: “Salvation has occurred! The Power, the Kingdom of our God, the authority of His Messiah! Because the Accuser of our brothers was thrown down, the one accusing our brothers day and night in the sight of The God.” (Re 12:10 MHM) “And to enlighten everyone regarding the household administration of that mystery hidden in The God throughout the past periods of time–the One who created everything.” (Eph 3:9 MHM) “Draw near to The God and He will draw near to you. You sinners, cleanse your hands, and sanctify your hearts, you double-minded persons.” (Jas 4:8 MHM) “For they are ignorant of God’s righteousness and are seeking to establish their own self-righteousness. They are not in submission to God’s righteousness.” (Ro 10:3 MHM) “Indeed, we had our fathers who disciplined us and we submitted to them with respect. How much more should we be in subjection to the Spiritual Father and live?” (Heb 12:9 MHM) “Honor all persons. Continue to show compassionate affection for the brotherhood. Continue to fear The God. Show honor to the king.” (1Pe 2:17 MHM)