Lesson 3:  Genesis Chapter 3

Importance of Genesis chapter 3

Those who study the Bible in a serious way sometimes refer to the Law of First Mention. It’s not so much a law, really, as a common principle in the Scriptures. If you select an important biblical word or concept you’ll find that its first biblical appearance sets the tone for all the depth of meaning that will emerge throughout the Scriptures.  We go on to find many new understandings and many variations on the theme, but “the first cut is the deepest”; the First Mention gives us the essential picture. Continue Reading Here