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Africa Activity 5 days agoADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 4: The Snake and the Humans
SESSION 18: The Shrewd Talking Snake
The Hebrew word arum translated as “prudent, cunning, or sensible” is used to describe the snake in Genesis 3. This term is not inherently negative and does not necessarily imply trickery or falsehood. Instead, it can mean shrewd or discerning, qualities often…
Brain Mbuli2 Comments-
Interesting reflection from word study. A complex story indeed. I’d add that the serpent may be shrewd, even wise, but certainly not innocent. But the weight of disobedience cannot be put completely on the serpent, man is to blame for choosing to eat from the wrong tree. Glory to God for redemption in Christ.
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Thank you Sir, this is correct. What intrigued me the most is the pairing of both words naked and shrewd to mean “arum”.
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Africa Activity 5 days agoHEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 4: SESSION 18: The Dry Land
The biblical authors portrayed the dry land as a disc surrounded by and resting on the waters. It is set up on pillars that God upholds by his power. It is always under the narrative that its foundations are in the waters and waters referred to as the demarcation or its boundaries. The In…
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Africa Activity 5 days agoINTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 4: Interpreting Biblical Narrative
SESSION 18: Literally Representation and “Reality”
Biblical narrative forms two third of the whole Hebrew Bible where the remaining one third is poetic narration. When we read biblical narrative, we are reading an interpretation of the biblical events within the…
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Africa Activity 6 days agoADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 3: SESSION 17: How Paul References Genesis 2
In 1 Timothy 2, Paul is making a precise comparison between Adam and Eve’s situation in Genesis 2 and 3 and male teachers poorly informing some women in Ephesus. Eve is God’s ‘ezer, and her role of bearing God’s deliverance in her body foreshadows themes of God’s provision.…
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Great observation with these references. There are layers of meaning in Paul’s writings, especially when he makes references to the OT that we must always be careful to see the theological themes being addressed.
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Thank you Sir
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Africa Activity 6 days agoHEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 4: A Tour of the Cosmos
SESSION 17: The Dragon in the Waters
The tannin, or mythical sea dragon, is created on the fifth day along with other sea creatures. In Scripture it symbolizes disorder, chaos, and death, yet the creation account presents it as nothing more than one of Yahweh’s creatures under His command. The waters…
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Amen! God rules over all and is in absolute control. There is no power that can stand in his way or bring irreparable damage to his creation. This is why human fear is one of the surest indications of either a limitation in the knowledge of God, or a failure to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over all.
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David Mapugilo posted an update in the group
Africa Activity 6 days agoINTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 3: SESSION 17: Macro-Level Repetition in Biblical Poetry
Biblical poets frequently use intricate structural symmetry to guide readers into deeper reflection. Through patterns such as ABBA, where the first and last lines correspond and the middle lines mirror each other, they invite us to compare words,…
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Africa Activity a week agoADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 3: SESSION 16: The One Becomes Two
The woman was created not as a lesser helper but as a vital partner in God’s plan of deliverance. Her creation is an intentional act of divine purpose, affirming her dignity and value. She stands alongside the man as an active participant in God’s redemptive work, sharing in the mission of…
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David Mapugilo posted an update in the group
Africa Activity a week agoHEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 3: SESSION 16: The Waters Above and Below
In the Bible, water carries a striking double meaning. It can nurture and sustain life through streams, rivers, and rain, yet it can also bring destruction and death, as in floods, the sea, or the dark abyss. This dual role reveals water as both a divine blessing and a force…
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Great summary, @davidmapugilogmail-com
This is a great demonstration of God’s sovereignty over creation. What is a blessing for one, can be a symbol of judgment for another, and what today can be the reason for great rejoicing, tomorrow can become a tool of discipline in the hand of the creator.
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