Ep. 422: Genesis 3 Work it!

Questions to Consider

• What does the story of Adam and Eve teach us about how loving, perfect parents respond when their children make mistakes?

• How does temptation actually work in our lives, and why is subtlety one of Satan’s most effective tools?

• When we break a commandment or feel shame, do we tend to hide from God or turn toward Him?

• Why does the Lord ask questions He already knows the answers to, and what does that reveal about accountability and growth?

• What does it truly mean to “rule” in God’s kingdom, especially in marriage, family life, and leadership?

• How does Christ redefine power, authority, and leadership through service?

• Why is the Fall not a tragedy to be undone, but a necessary step in God’s eternal plan?

• How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ resolve the tension between justice and mercy?

• What does “by the sweat of thy face” teach us about work, purpose, contribution, and the idea of retirement?

• In what ways are we moving from being net consumers to net contributors in our lives?

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Summary

This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into one of the most foundational stories in all of scripture: the Fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. Rather than treating the Garden of Eden as a distant or abstract event, Jeffery explores it as a living, breathing pattern for parenting, leadership, marriage, work, and discipleship.

You will see temptation not as something loud and obvious, but subtle, patient, and persuasive. You will reflect on why shame makes us hide, why God still seeks us out, and how divine questions are invitations to growth rather than accusations of guilt. With powerful parenting parallels, Jeffery shows how accountability and agency are honored in God’s perfect plan.

The episode reframes misunderstood verses about authority and “rule,” revealing that in God’s kingdom, leadership is always expressed through service. Drawing from Genesis, Abraham, Isaiah, the Book of Mormon, and the life of Jesus Christ, Jeffery connects the Fall directly to the Atonement, showing how mercy overpowers justice through an infinite and eternal sacrifice.

You will also be challenged to rethink work, purpose, and the modern concept of retirement. What if labor, contribution, and meaningful service were never meant to end? What if fulfillment comes from staying engaged, building, lifting, and serving all the way to the end of life?

This is an episode that invites deep reflection and practical application. It will stretch how you think about sin, repentance, leadership, marriage, work, and the Savior’s role in redeeming us all.

If you are striving to be consistent in your scripture study, this episode fits perfectly with the heart of Streaking the Scriptures: simple, daily engagement that leads to powerful, long-term spiritual growth. And as you listen, consider tracking your own scripture streak using the MyStreaks app. Small, faithful acts done daily truly do change everything.

As always, keep streaking the scriptures.