women of the bible: Eve

women of the bible: Eve by ric Gustafson


The snake was sneakier than any of the other wild animals that the Lord had made. One day it came to the woman. " Did God tell you not to eat fruit from any tree in the garden?".
Eve answered. " God said we could eat fruit from any tree in the garden except the one in the middle. He told us not to eat from that tree or touch it. If we do, we die".
The snake hissed. " No, you won't". He hissed again. " God understands what will happen on the day you eat fruit from that tree". He hissed a third time. " You will see what you have done and you will know the difference between right and wrong just as God does".
Eve stared at the fruit. It looked beautiful and tasty. She wanted the wisdom that it would give her.. She ate some of the fruit. She gave some to Adam and he ate too.
At once, they saw what they had done and they realized that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
A life lesson from Eve is that God can restore and renew all things.


research help: ' Extraordinary Women of the Bible' by the American Bible Society


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric