The Hebrew Worldview, Ep 5: The Serpent

The serpent is a muddy character in Genesis, but he gets more attention as the story of the Bible moves on. What is clear is that he is a supernatural being and that he is always moving in the background behind all the devious and vile things that take place. But what is often overlooked is that he wasn't always that way. He was special and he was meant for something greater, just as we all were prior to the Fall in the garden. Check out this video to learn more.

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