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The Bible For Normal People
Episode 22: Pete Enns - 5 Things Jesus Wants You to Know about the Adam Story
Oct 2, 2017
Biblical scholar Pete Enns discusses 5 key insights about the Adam story, including its connections to the Old Testament and the concept of exile. He challenges traditional interpretations and explores the role of Adam in Christian thinking, questioning whether he was a real person or a metaphorical figure. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of building an online community and invites listeners to join.
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- The story of Adam in Genesis serves as an introduction to Israel's story and highlights the consequences of disobedience.
- The story of Adam and Eve emphasizes the importance of growing in wisdom and maturity in obedience to God.
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The Adam story as a preview of the story of Israel
The story of Adam in Genesis chapter 2 can be understood as a preview of the coming attractions or a table of contents for the rest of the Old Testament, particularly the story of Israel. Just as Adam was created from the dust of the earth and placed in the Garden of Eden, Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt and brought to the promised land. Both Adam and Israel were given a command to follow, and disobedience led to exile. This parallel suggests that the Adam story serves as an introduction to Israel's story and highlights the consequences of disobedience.
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