In nearly every novel, film, and story, there is a climactic point that transforms the narrative. The basketball team is undefeated, the hero only knows triumph, and the family enjoys happiness. However, something happens. The team is beaten, the hero is defeated, and the family experiences tragedy. Then, instead of ascending the mountain of victory, life, and peace, they begin descending into the depths of frustration, anger, and sorrow. The climactic loss or tragedy transforms the entire narrative.
But all of these only pale in comparison to the tragedy that occurred in Genesis three. There has never been a more drastic shift from peace to hostility, joy to sadness, and life to death. Genesis 3 is this event in God’s Word.
The serpent enters the garden with his ploy to destroy Adam and Eve. He causes the woman to question the word of God and character of God while promising to give her what God refuses to give her.
