“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” — Genesis 3:1 (KJV)
In Part 1 of our study on Genesis 3:1, we examine the first encounter with the serpent, which represents the devil, and how he uses subtlety to deceive humanity. This passage teaches us how temptation often comes in a subtle form, encouraging us to question God’s truth. We explore the importance of recognizing these tactics and how standing firm in God’s Word, along with prayer, equips us to overcome temptation.
This guide offers practical steps to help you identify subtle temptations, stand firm in your faith, and rely on prayer for discernment and protection from the enemy’s lies.
If you’d like to explore these teachings further, our full learning guide includes prayer prompts and reflection questions to help you recognize and resist temptation. Click here to explore the Part 1 – Genesis 3:1 guide.
If you haven’t listened to the episode that inspired this guide, check it out on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the serpent’s subtle tactics and how to defend ourselves against the enemy’s lies.