Online Bible Institute | Jeff Jacinto | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeffjacinto/activity/ Activity feed for Jeff Jacinto. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:32:29 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 a463dbc10ef73672dd9c647287a08acf Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek shows both […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86904/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:49:14 -0400 The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek shows both kingship and priesthood. Rashi, following the Jewish tradition in Nedarim 32b, identifies Melchizedek as Shem, the son of Noah. Their long lives also make this possible. Shem was both a royal figure and a priest of God Most High. After Abraham won the battle, Melchizedek came to meet him.… Read more

]]> 2 5594be6cf038999463a5af7127bfcaa8 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 11 teaches us about greatness and where it […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86902/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:27:09 -0400 Genesis 11 teaches us about greatness and where it truly comes from. The people planned to build a tower that would reach the heavens. They said, “Let us make a name for ourselves” (Gen. 11:4). How foolish they were to think that they could become equal to God! They forgot that everything they had came from Him. All that we have and all that… Read more

]]> 2 7747e54a723cd7bd4ad574ecb6e29b49 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 10 tells how Noah’s sons became the fathers of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86901/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:26:25 -0400 Genesis 10 tells how Noah’s sons became the fathers of many nations. Though they were divided into different peoples, they all came from one family. This reminds me of Isaiah 11, where a coming King will gather God’s people and bring them together in peace. Under this King, we will no longer live as strangers or enemies, but as brothers and… Read more

]]> 2 f459a5a10dc3135f027c119a2de72f09 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Words are powerful. With our words, we can wish […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86900/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:50 -0400 Words are powerful. With our words, we can wish someone well, which is called a benediction, or wish someone harm, which is called a malediction. Sometimes, we do not notice that our words can bring blessing or curse to others. After the Flood, Noah spoke words of blessing and curse over his sons. He blessed Shem, saying, “Blessed by the Lord my… Read more

]]> 2 df966f0f11d954f3db8f759e19b3f784 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In the creation story, God made man and woman in His […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86732/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:29:01 -0400 In the creation story, God made man and woman in His image and gave them both the task to rule over creation (Gen. 1:27–28). They were made to rule together as equal and complementary partners. Sadly, the story after the Flood shows how far man had fallen. In this reading, Ham violated Noah’s wife, who was also his mother. His sin was even… Read more

]]> 0 63fb6b9b827b72899b2ff625724f1ccb Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The story of Ham seeing the nakedness of his father […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86731/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:34 -0400 The story of Ham seeing the nakedness of his father Noah teaches us about respect for a father’s dignity and authority (Gen. 9:22; Lev.18:7). In Jewish tradition, Rashi and the Talmud explain that “the nakedness of your father” refers to the father’s wife. Ibn Ezra and Ramban also taught that the wife is called the father’s… Read more

]]> 0 75dc5f1ce93ee2f0d0b81506df0f9dfa Jeff Jacinto posted an update: John Walton helps me see a strong parallel between the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86730/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:05 -0400 John Walton helps me see a strong parallel between the flood in Genesis and the conquest of Canaan in Joshua. In both stories, God judges people because of their wickedness. In the flood, God says, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh” (Genesis 6:13, RSV). Noah and his family, however, are saved. In Joshua, God judges the wicked… Read more

]]> 0 91a6dfaf312887a261b567898f6d6702 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Reflecting on God’s covenant with Noah makes me think […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86688/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:08:13 -0400 Reflecting on God’s covenant with Noah makes me think about how faithful God is. After the flood, God made a promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. God even obligated Himself to keep this promise. He gave the rainbow as the sign of this covenant. Every time we see a rainbow, we can remember that God keeps His promises.… Read more

]]> 1 4ccd747ca3a47a611073a9055f9da7f8 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 9:2 makes me ask, “What have we become?” Man and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86687/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:07:39 -0400 Genesis 9:2 makes me ask, “What have we become?” Man and animals were both created on the sixth day, but man was given something special. God invited man into a relationship with Him and gave him the duty to care for His creation. Man was meant to be a good steward of all living things. But after the fall, something changed. Sometimes humans… Read more

]]> 1 640282bfd02029e8593606c006779f54 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: As I looked at the pattern of sacrifice in the high […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86686/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:07:03 -0400 As I looked at the pattern of sacrifice in the high places, I realized that God was slowly teaching His people what it means to give something pleasing to Him. Abel gave the firstborn of his flock and the best part. Noah also offered a sacrifice after the flood. Abraham was willing to offer his beloved son, Isaac, to God. Moses even… Read more

]]> 3 c2e4bc193c0ec25bfb571a7bae446c35 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The olah, or burnt offering, is one of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86518/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:27:45 -0400 The olah, or burnt offering, is one of the important offerings in the Hebrew Bible. Among the other offerings, the olah is completely burned and given to God. The priests and the people who bring the offering do not take anything back. They give everything to God. It is a sign of a heart that gives fully and openly. This wholehearted… Read more

]]> 1 47820c2c880b1b52415369148d0afdd8 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Joshua Burnham observes that the words used for the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86517/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:57 -0400 Joshua Burnham observes that the words used for the receding of the waters in Genesis 8 are like the words used in the creation story. In Genesis 1:2, the ruwak of God moved over the waters. God then separated the waters, and the heavens and earth appeared as He intended (Genesis 1:6–10). The earth became habitable, and vegetation appeared… Read more

]]> 0 631e466e0a35241a41987509ee62722c Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis says that the waters gabar, or became mighty, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86516/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:07 -0400 Genesis says that the waters gabar, or became mighty, until they covered even the highest mountains (Genesis 7:18–20). The word gabar fittingly describes the mighty hand of God. For three weeks now, many parts of the Philippines have seen the power of mighty waters. Typhoons and monsoon rains caused homes to be swallowed by floods. Dams,… Read more

]]> 0 35d21d6e1e13c279707acde39842cf57 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The flood in Noah’s time can be seen as a cosmic collapse. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86346/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:01:19 -0400 The flood in Noah’s time can be seen as a cosmic collapse. The waters came from above and below, as if the order of creation was being undone. Yet the flood was also a sign of God’s mercy. God used the waters to cleanse the earth from great evil and to give creation a new beginning. As I write this reflection, I think about the terrible floods…

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]]> 1 c4d8814a867aeeec4f1c60fe34e5e44a Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The Garden of Eden was a sacred place where heaven and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86345/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:45 -0400 The Garden of Eden was a sacred place where heaven and earth met. It was also the place where God’s image lived with Him in peace. When sin entered the world, this fellowship was broken. In the story of Noah, the ark becomes like a new Eden. It becomes a holy place where God saves His people and carries them safely through the waters. The ark is…

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]]> 0 582a023dc4a3463b6fca374c18f963e9 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The ark, called tevah in Hebrew, was like a chest or […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86344/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:17 -0400 The ark, called tevah in Hebrew, was like a chest or coffin in the Egyptian world. During the great flood, the tevah carried Noah and his family, who were still bearers of the image of God. The ark became a vessel of life and salvation. Later, God told Moses to place the tablets of the Law, Aaron’s staff, and the manna inside the Ark of the…

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]]> 0 9ff7f99df423f785ad88a5737b4d869b Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 7 shows Noah as the righteous remnant in a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86271/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:40:56 -0400 Genesis 7 shows Noah as the righteous remnant in a sinful world. Because Noah was righteous and blameless before God, the Lord saved not only Noah but also his whole family (Gen. 7:1). This makes me think that the righteousness of one person can become a blessing to others. Sinners can still be saved because of someone who chooses to walk… Read more

]]> 1 06a83508129ba93fa5caef6528f23d78 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: While Tim was discussing Genesis 6, he explained how […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86270/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:39:48 -0400 While Tim was discussing Genesis 6, he explained how deeply God was hurt by the rebellion of humanity. God saw the evil of people and planned to wash the world clean through the flood. As a blind person, I imagine that the waters of the deluge did not only come from the floodgates of the raqia, but also flowed from the eyes of God as tears.… Read more

]]> 1 e45f7d4b92e07c8396c6486b6bf9631e Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86269/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:37:57 -0400 The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often seen as famous, strong, and royal people. Jacobson compared the ten generations of Sumerian kings with the ten generations listed in Genesis 5. This shows how ancient cultures remembered great and powerful rulers. What the ancient world celebrated, the biblical text often viewed with… Read more

]]> 0 80f29bc84da7fa497889f375b924e9ed Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86268/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:37:09 -0400 The Giants in the Ancient Near Eastern world were often seen as famous, strong, and royal people. Jacobson compared the ten generations of Sumerian kings with the ten generations listed in Genesis 5. This shows how ancient cultures remembered great and powerful rulers. What the ancient world celebrated, the biblical text often viewed with… Read more

]]> 0 2e9664d58f583cf93497a0df93b66872 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Many different views have emerged to explain the identity […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86204/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:57:34 -0400 Many different views have emerged to explain the identity of the “sons of Elohim” and the Nephilim in Genesis 6. As I mentioned in my previous reflection, I personally follow the interpretation held by the Jewish rabbinic tradition like Rashi and Church Fathers such as Augustine of Hippo. I understand the Nephilim as the result of the coming… Read more

]]> 3 06aa7e094b469315bad05fff2c6536d7 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Rashi, the Jewish commentator on the Torah, and Augustine […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86203/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:57:01 -0400 Rashi, the Jewish commentator on the Torah, and Augustine of Hippo share a similar understanding of the “sons of God” in Genesis 6. Rashi rejected the idea that they were fallen angels. He understood the Nephilim as great or famous men who became violent and corrupt, causing the world to “fall.” Augustine also rejected the angelic view. He… Read more

]]> 1 bcf304226b649e2c5805ffb7d89ae974 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 6 shows God experiencing deep grief over human […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86202/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:55:40 -0400 Genesis 6 shows God experiencing deep grief over human sin. “The LORD regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled” (Genesis 6:6). His emotion is not simply wrath. His anger is joined with sorrow because people have turned away from Him. Yet His judgment also contains mercy, as He saves Noah and his… Read more

]]> 1 d4bb9c8b0095b7f0ba15b65a7e4b01c3 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The Great Flood came after human sin had become very […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86173/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:23:25 -0400 The Great Flood came after human sin had become very great. Genesis says that the earth was filled with violence and that people’s hearts were always thinking about evil (Genesis 6:5, 11–13). Genesis 6:1–4 also speaks about the “sons of God” taking the daughters of men. Rashi understood this passage as showing serious sexual sin and the abuse… Read more

]]> 1 e77fd42dfd50e7e20b662f15fe2ad9ab Jeff Jacinto posted an update: When God warned Cain, “Sin is lurking at your door” […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86172/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:22:40 -0400 When God warned Cain, “Sin is lurking at your door” (Genesis 4:7), I remember being a small boy afraid of dogs tied to a post outside our gate. The dog would bark loudly and try to scare me. Yet it could not harm me unless I came near. In the same way, Augustine said that the “door” can be understood as the human mind and will. Sin waits like… Read more

]]> 1 355d32037111a6e397b11b470b22c5b8 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: According to Augustine of Hippo, God is immutable, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86171/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:21:28 -0400 According to Augustine of Hippo, God is immutable, or unchangeable. Yet Genesis says that God “regretted” or “was sorry” that He had made humanity (Genesis 6:6). Did God make a mistake? Did He lack knowledge of what would happen? No. The Bible also says that God does not lie or change His mind like humans do (Numbers 23:19). Bible scholars today… Read more

]]> 0 e9a59a9875daca6529fc190aa16b1f2b Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Tim Mackie highlights that God made man and woman like […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86116/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:26:33 -0400 Tim Mackie highlights that God made man and woman like a king and queen in the garden of delight. God gave them everything to enjoy, except one tree. He warned them that eating its fruit would bring death (Gen. 2:16–17). They chose to disobey, and life was no longer the same. The story of Noah shows the same problem on a larger scale. God… Read more

]]> 0 cbf87b28e9264511f4010dea86aa7d96 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: A large part of the Philippines is now flooded because […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86115/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:26:03 -0400 A large part of the Philippines is now flooded because some corrupt politicians allegedly pocketed money meant for flood-control projects. In a way, the flood has uncovered their misdeeds and has begun our call for accountability and the cleansing of government. The Great Flood also speaks of cleansing. In Genesis, God saw a world filled… Read more

]]> 1 65bd8aee17b57797eabd5c2028f4d6d2 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In my experience teaching the Bible to adults, many […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86114/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:23:45 -0400 In my experience teaching the Bible to adults, many are afraid to teach their children Old Testament stories because they include murder, sex, corruption, and war. Some children’s Bible books even make these stories look like simple fairy tales. I believe this is an unfair treatment of Genesis 1–11. These stories show the real world in an… Read more

]]> 0 4e7342d5701ebb7eede247132422ba8f Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The question of the historical Adam has […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85829/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:42:10 -0400 The question of the historical Adam has different interpretations, but for me, the most important point is not only whether Adam existed as a historical person, but what his story means for humanity. Tim Mackie explains that Genesis 2–5 presents Adam and humanity as God’s partners who failed their test of trust and obedience, setting the… Read more

]]> 3 69e236d7b7e2af814befb0e33643d197 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 2–5 reminds me that the Bible can represent […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85828/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:41:44 -0400 Genesis 2–5 reminds me that the Bible can represent reality faithfully without always describing it like a modern science textbook. Ancient biblical writers used imagery, symbolism, storytelling, and theological patterns to communicate truths about God and humanity. For example, Genesis 2:7 pictures God forming the human from dust and breathing… Read more

]]> 1 2f63fd4c12d563d9a085f9c8134257c8 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Biblical authors tell the truth through their own […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85787/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:45:17 -0400 Biblical authors tell the truth through their own regional intent, culture, background, and style of writing. They used imagistic narrative, symbols, and pictures to express deep truths about God, humanity, and history. Genesis, for example, should first be read as an ancient text, not immediately through the lens of modern science. We must…

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]]> 1 5411d89c2957f09716b4e3cd8f81b7fc Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Different ancient civilizations tell stories about a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85786/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:24:59 -0400 Different ancient civilizations tell stories about a great flood. We find flood stories in Mesopotamia, especially in the Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as in Greek and other ancient traditions. Yet Genesis tells the story from the faith of the chosen people, showing that God judged a world filled with violence and sin. The story connects the sons… Read more

]]> 1 5a22ad0a74b4f405376d2757389c9d7f Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis gives us two family lines, the toledoth of Cain […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85785/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:24:26 -0400 Genesis gives us two family lines, the toledoth of Cain and the toledoth of Seth. Cain’s line shows a family growing in human skills, cities, and achievements, but also moving farther from God. Seth’s line becomes a family that “called upon the name of the Lord.” The Church Fathers saw these two lines as more than family records. They could… Read more

]]> 1 34aa6363dff762ff057512e4f55824c9 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain asked God after […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85749/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:49:21 -0400 “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain asked God after killing his brother Abel. His question showed more than denial. It showed a heart that no longer cared about his brother. Cain wanted to separate himself from Abel, as if his brother’s life was not his concern. For me, this is also the biggest problem in the world today—not poverty, murder,… Read more

]]> 1 67c937b369d773f73bfcb3c75dfd87a7 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In the Catholic liturgy, during the Eucharistic Prayer, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85748/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:48:52 -0400 In the Catholic liturgy, during the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God,” and the people answer, “It is right and just.” These words remind me that giving thanks to God is not only a duty but the right thing to do. In Genesis 4, Abel gave the firstborn of his flock and the best portions, while Cain… Read more

]]> 1 e6f20ae7c7e5e9fb712f9ee19ccdc1d7 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 4:1, after giving birth to Cain (Hebrew: […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85747/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:48:21 -0400 In Genesis 4:1, after giving birth to Cain (Hebrew: Qayin), Eve says: (Kaniti ish et-YHVH), typically translated as “I have created a man with the Lord.” In normative Jewish thought, Eve’s statement is celebrated as humanity’s realization of its role in birth and creation. While God alone created the universe, Eve recognized that bringing new… Read more

]]> 0 0d5c13598e79954acb97950fefbebb54 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: As humans, we clothe ourselves. Some wear simple […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85694/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:49:00 -0400 As humans, we clothe ourselves. Some wear simple clothes, while others like signature or famous brands. We also love accessories like watches, bags, and jewelry. But our need to cover ourselves has a deeper meaning connected to the Genesis story.

After Adam and Eve sinned, they realized they were naked and made clothes from fig leaves.… Read more

]]> 0 1238d7f5d4cc0ee911f3b8746fff7857 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 3, God pronounces consequences on humanity […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85693/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:06 -0400 In Genesis 3, God pronounces consequences on humanity after eating the forbidden fruit: the woman faces increased pain/toil in pregnancy and childbearing (Genesis 3:16), while the man faces painful labor and hardship working the cursed ground (Genesis 3:17). Notably, the exact same Hebrew root (‘itzavon, meaning “painful labor,” “hardship,”… Read more

]]> 1 e87b5a203bbf3d4119ef2af2a20732c4 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 3:15 begins a great saga of conflict between […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85692/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:32 -0400 Genesis 3:15 begins a great saga of conflict between Satan and humanity. It speaks about the seed of the woman who will defeat the serpent. This conflict will finally reach its great ending in Revelation 12, where Christ is the victor over the serpent. I personally subscribe to the interpretation of the Church Fathers, especially their… Read more

]]> 0 8b3b2a739289a5a40ff13ab92be7b6bb Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Eden, heaven and earth are united, and a great […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85597/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:33:48 -0400 In Eden, heaven and earth are united, and a great river flows from God’s sacred dwelling, bringing life and blessing to the whole creation. Michael Morales helps us see Eden as a holy sanctuary, while Robin Parry traces the life-giving river from the beginning of Scripture to its fulfillment in the New Creation. In Revelation, the holy city… Read more

]]> 4 230f652c9209da79a27ce3306c7baead Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The rivers in the Bible reveal that God’s presence is […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85596/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:33:16 -0400 The rivers in the Bible reveal that God’s presence is always life-giving. Michael Morales sees the river flowing from Eden as a sign that the garden is God’s sacred dwelling, where divine life and blessing flow outward to the whole world. Robin Parry traces this image from Eden to the New Creation, showing how the biblical story moves toward… Read more

]]> 1 f8633aaa84ea9801ff30af3034284c86 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: John Sailhamer understood Genesis as presenting humanity’s […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85595/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:32:45 -0400 John Sailhamer understood Genesis as presenting humanity’s journey toward God’s intended blessing, with the Garden pointing forward to a life of faithful obedience and communion with God. In Genesis 1, God declares every creature good, revealing that all creation is called to journey toward the fullness and perfection intended by its Creator. I… Read more

]]> 1 acc090efe6572f90506fcb05b5523b6c Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 3, the snake is described as “shrewd” or […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85501/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:41 -0400 In Genesis 3, the snake is described as “shrewd” or “crafty” among all the wild animals God made (Genesis 3:1). The snake is also able to speak and question Eve. Jewish scholars often see the snake as a clever creature that uses words to confuse and tempt. In some Jewish traditions, the snake represents desire, pride, or a force that leads… Read more

]]> 1 929a9d77b08bb512700d27e9bd4d4b03 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Paul often goes back to Genesis 2 when he talks […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85500/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:16 -0400 Paul often goes back to Genesis 2 when he talks about marriage. In 1 Corinthians 11, he speaks about the man’s head being uncovered and the woman’s head covered in worship. This can remind us of a wedding where the woman’s head is covered, the man’s is open, and a cord joins them together. Genesis says, “A man leaves his father and mother… Read more

]]> 0 9a87d7c3f3218102c5ad20972b2c158d Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis shows a beautiful mystery: one becomes two—male […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85499/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:41:44 -0400 Genesis shows a beautiful mystery: one becomes two—male and female. God says, “I will make a helper suitable for him” (Genesis 2:18): ʿezer kenegdô (עֵזֶר כְּנֶגְדּוֹ), meaning “a helper corresponding to him.” Victor Hamilton notes that this points to a matching or corresponding partner, not an inferior one. In English, “help” can come from… Read more

]]> 0 59c405727d64659d560375aa1067762e Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 2:21–23 shows me how beautiful God made man and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85438/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:35:08 -0400 Genesis 2:21–23 shows me how beautiful God made man and woman to be together. When God put the man to sleep, He took from his side and made the woman. The man then said, “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” (Gen. 2:23). I love the picture that she was not taken from his head to be ruled over, nor from his hand to be hurt, nor from his… Read more

]]> 0 4bf6ecd9ae25836f5d2a2026592bd185 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Augustine of Hippo helped me see that the two trees were […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85437/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:34:44 -0400 Augustine of Hippo helped me see that the two trees were not about a good tree and a bad tree. The tree of life points to the life and wisdom that come from God, while the tree of knowledge reminds man to trust God’s wisdom. Bruce Waltke says the story is about choosing God’s wisdom instead of deciding good and evil by ourselves. Michael… Read more

]]> 1 34cdffce62a052862729bca88b9c42f9 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: As a child, I often saw my dad pray before leaving home. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85436/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:34:07 -0400 As a child, I often saw my dad pray before leaving home. I once asked him why. He told me, “Everything we do the whole day is our oblation to God.” As I grew older, I began to understand ʿabad and shamar. These are not only words for work and care. They are also priestly words, used for serving and guarding what belongs to God. For six days, we… Read more

]]> 1 892f62ffb8b7af74adc5d43b6f593d7b Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 2:4–17 shows Gan Eden, the garden of delight, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85353/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:35:57 -0400 Genesis 2:4–17 shows Gan Eden, the garden of delight, where God and man lived together. It was like heaven and earth meeting in one beautiful garden. But sin drove man away from Eden (Genesis 3:23–24). Later, the Temple became like a new Eden. Solomon decorated it with plants, animals, and cherubim (1 Kings 6:18, 23–29). Yet the curtain… Read more

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