Good morning! How are we faithing? I have questions as of late when I study the Bible. Not a doubting type question but more a technical/mechanical type of thought process like, "how does this or that work?" Here's an example; If all was serene and perfect in the garden of Eden, if death did not exist, how could the serpent temp Eve with the fruit from the tree of life? Let me put the verses out;

Gen 3:3-5  But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.  And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:   For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 

Then it dawned on me. Maybe the question is not how was death was a threat more than the trust Eve had of the serpents voice over God's. Her own desire pushed the move the serpent presented over what God said. Could be..

I take the Bible as truth and infallible and as I reread more questions come up that seem to be more about our human failing rather than anything else and reminds me why I need a savior. Being analytical and always asking how stuff works can hinder but you know what? I also drives me deeper for answers and to connect more with the savior. I figure he knew all the answers and waits for us to lean in and ask for help. What an awesome savior who can save us first and be patient with our minds...cause were slow...

Heavenly Father, Thank you for knowledge taught in your Word. We never doubt your Word but we some times dont get things. Help us understand and ask the right questions out of wanting to know you better. We praise you tha thank you for such a salvation as this. In Jesus name, amen