Tag: deception
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Genesis 44: Judah Is The Substitute
Joseph enacts the final part of his plan to bring his brothers into repentance. As a result we see very significant changes in the way his brothers deal with their father’s favored son even to the point of Judah offering himself as a substitute. Sources: Wiersbe, W. W. (2010). Be Authentic: Exhibiting Real Faith in…
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Genesis 20: Abraham And Abimelech
Abraham deceived Abimelech, the king of Gerar, into thinking Sarah was just Abraham’s sister. So naturally, Abimelech took Sarah as his wife. But wait! Didn’t God just tell Abraham and Sarah they would have a child within the year? But now Sarah is another man’s wife and we have a serious problem on our hands.…
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Genesis 3: The Fall
The Serpent’s deception of Eve is discussed. Does the Bible place the blame on Adam or on Eve for the fall of man? God’s judgments on the serpent, the man, and the woman are broken down in detail. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide For Genesis 3.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-3.cfm.
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