An End of Year Message

Tree of knowledge

Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden?

recently listened to a rationale that since God cannot tempt - therefore the tree must not be a temptation or a 'trial' per se - but instead something good, something designed to be a blessing - inclusive of the command to do not eat

so then if everything God does is good for His people (discipline included) - then what is the 'goodness' behind the tree?

Waiting for the Consolation of Israel

http://www.zionbishan.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-12-15-The-Sword-of-Christmas-Pastor-Dev-Menon.mp3

From Luke 2

thanks to Blackham for the explanation of the 3 ceremonies in the first part...