What did the Torah's Author Think He Was Writing About? - Introduction to the Torah E7
Description
Did you know that the Torah's author actually gave us his own interpretation? At every turning point in the Torah's story, there's a poem. The author put these poems at crucial moments, so they would function like landmarks, making sure we understand what the story is about.
Bible Reading
Genesis 3:14-19
Meditation Questions
Remember God’s desire to give humanity authority over creation as we trust in him. What are some things this empowerment tells you about God’s character?
How do these characteristics make God trustworthy?
Notice that God’s poem responding to human evil, began with a promise to punish the one who deceived them and to rescue them. What does that response tell you about God’s heart for humanity?
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