The Serpent--The Deceiver

🐍The Serpent—The Deceiver

Genesis 3:1-24

🐍Insight

Genesis 3 Introduces the serpent as “more cunning that any beast of the field” (vs. 1). This creature, later revealed as Satan (Rev. 12:9), deceives Eve by twisting God’s word. The result is shame, separation, and cursed creation. Yet even in judgment, God promises redemption— “He shall bruise your head” (vs. 15)—pointing to Christ’s victory.

✝️Reflection

Genesis 3:6 says, “She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.” This suggests Adam was nearby. Though not mentioned in the serpent’s dialogue, Paul clarifies: “Adam was not deceived” (1 Tim. 2:14). That implies he heard the serpent and chose disobedience knowingly. His sin wasn’t deception—it was silence and passivity.

Adam’s failure wasn’t just eating the fruit—it was neglection his role to guard, lead, and protect. This deepens the tragedy of the fall and challenges us today: Are we resisting lies but failing to act in truth?

📖New Testament Connection

The serpent of Eden is unmasked in the New Testament as Satan—the deceiver, accuser, and tempter:

· Revelation 12:9— “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world…”

But Christ has triumphed:

· Romans 16:20— “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.”

· Colossians 2:15—“Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them…”