The two books of the Bible that I've read the most are Genesis and Romans. Genesis is one because I've tried many times (and failed) to read the Bible in a year. Almost all of the reading plans start with Genesis. So I at least make it through one book. When it comes to Romans I just plain love reading it over and over. Its funny though. Even though I've read these books several times, I'm often reminded about how much I miss when I read. I'm so very happy God knows just what to put into my Pastor's heart and mind to preach. He has just started a series that is basically a slow, verse by verse study in Romans. I love it! Also he has recently been shown much more about Genesis that many don't know about. I'm greatful God has shown him these things and that he has shared them with us!
I enjoy reading the "love stories" of the Bible. For example, my favorite, Isaac and Rebekah. But Pastor Graber (My Pastor is my father-in-law!) pointed out an even more wonderful love story! Of course the #1 love story is of Christ and His bride, but I think this one comes in 2nd for sure. Most know that Adam is a type of Christ, but most of us fail to realize to the great extent he was!
As a child and honestly only a few months ago I saw Adam and Eve as two ignorant sinners. Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the Serpent. MAN WAS I WRONG! Adam was made in God's likeness and image. Adam was SMART. He in no wise was ignorant.
What do you think when you see this verse?
Genesis 3:11-12
11 And
he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the
tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
I use to think Adam was blaming Eve. "THE WOMAN!" Well, look again. In verse 11 God asks Adam TWO questions. So it goes like this...
God-"Who told you, you were naked?"
Adam-"Eve"
God-"Did you eat of the tree?"
Adam-"I DID EAT."
Eve was Adam's wife. Think of how much you love your spouse. Eve was tricked, Adam was not. Adam was caught between a rock and a hard place. He knew Eve and him would be separated forever...UNLESS! There was only one thing he could do. He gave up his life by choosing to eat the fruit to save Eve. If he hadn't eaten the fruit, Adam and Eve couldn't of been together. Therefore the line to Jesus, out savior never would have been. Adam was smart HE KNEW THIS! By him giving up his life by purposefully eating the forbidden fruit, he saved his wife and got the line to Jesus going.
This makes me realize how horrible of a wife I am. Look what Adam, and more so Jesus, gave up for their bride, their love. They gave their lives. This encourages me to keep on keepin' on to becoming a better wife and child of God. Would you give up your life for your love?
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