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  Creation and Placement in Eden God forms Adam from the dust and breathes life into him, placing him in a lush, divinely crafted garden called Eden—a paradise filled with trees, rivers, and purpose. Eve is created from Adam’s side to be his companion, symbolizing unity and shared nature.   Divine Command and Temptation God gives them freedom to eat from any tree except one: the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This command sets the stage for a test of trust and obedience. The Fall A cunning serpent deceives Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. Adam follows her lead, and in that moment, sin enters the world. Their eyes are opened, but innocence is lost. They feel shame, hide from God, and cover themselves with fig leaves. Judgment and Exile God confronts them, pronounces consequences—pain, toil, and mortality—and banishes them from Eden. Yet even in judgment, He provides garments and hints at redemption: the first whisper of a coming Savior who will crush evil’s head. ...