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Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 2

The great plot conflict of Scripture is the battle for kingship of earth, a battle between the serpent and the woman’s offspring.  Hostility between these two parties was promised by God (Gen. 3:15), and throughout the Old Testament physical violence and hostility ensued. The Israelites committed genocide against the Canaanites (as to why God wouldContinue reading “Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 2”

Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 1

In just the first few pages, Scripture reveals itself to be an epic, cosmic tale about the rulership of the heavens and the earth, with the promise of marital drama (Gen 3:16), blessing and curse, political subversion, war, and the battle for cosmic kingship (Gen. 3:15), all held under the watchful eye of Yahweh Almighty.Continue reading “Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 1”