Day Two

Genesis 3 and 4 record the origins of sin and violence. Psalm 2 is a warning for nations to serve and respect the Lord. As I read these texts together, I thought about how sin begins with one and begins a path of destruction and brings down others. The "lure" of the serpent to have eyes opened and be as God can represent the downfall of one or a nation. Our reading today introduces sin and evil which turns individuals away from God, pits brother against brother, and nation against nation. Can we trace the conflict in the Middle East today with these stories in Genesis? Absolutely. We do need "Immanuel" or God with us. In Matthew's reading, we are reminded why we need a Savior. Why our world needs a Savior.