The Sin Before the Sin

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Feb 25th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think Eve's answer included the phrase "or touch it"? What might that reveal about her understanding or intention?
  2. How does the serpent's approach show the danger of reinterpreting or softening God's commands?
  3. In what ways can believers today guard against letting other voices redefine what God has clearly said?
Sources
  • ChatGPT interactive collaboration with Mike Mazzalongo, December 2025.
  • Gordon J. Wenham, Genesis 1-15, Word Biblical Commentary, Word Books, 1987.
  • John H. Walton, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, Zondervan, 2001.
  • Derek Kidner, Genesis: An Introduction and Commentary, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries, IVP, 1967.
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