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Gabriel, Michael and Jesus

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Adam	Adam/Eve	Eve	Cain	Noah
Japeth	Shem	Ham	Nimrod	Terah
Sarai	Abram	Lot	Hagar	Isaac

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Conversation with God
Genesis 1
Gabriel, Michael and Jesus, welcome.
Our pleasure, Father God
The time is ready. I am going to create a new heaven and earth.
All at once?
Watch and see. Our plans are fully in place, are they not?
Exactly as we planned.
Good. I appreciate all you have done. This will be an incredible task.
We understand. Whatever we can do, we're available.
I know you are. I didn't want to do this alone. Here's my plan. At first I will create the heavens and then the earth.
And they will be perfect.
Exactly. However, there will be some miscues.
Parapraxis?
Yes, at times there will be some natural phenomenons occurring.
Not slip ups?
No. Nature will have some leeway.
Like stars exploding and new planets emerging?
Yes. The cosmos will have some flexibility.
What about the earth? Will it be similar.
Exactly. It will perform well but nature will take its course as well.
Like wind storms, floods and volcanoes? What about humans?
When everything is ready, I will create a man and a woman.
They will then populate the earth?
Exactly, just as we planned.
You've given up on the perfect human nature idea?
Yes, just as we agreed. Humans will have a free will. I didn't want robot-like humans.
But they are still made in Your image?
Yes. They will be unique, unlike any other creation.
With a free will, a conscience, intelligence, imagination and memory?
Exactly. They will also be able to read and write . . .
And worship.
Yes. This is how it is planned. Some will exploit their freedom . . .
While others will trust and obey You.
Yes. We could have had it the other way.
Without a free will they wouldn't be made in Your image, right?
Yes. It will not be a perfect society and at times I will no doubt regret doing it that way but it is the best way to go now.
Do You think You'll do it again differently sometime?
All things are possible. Are you ready to watch the universe come into existence?
We're ready. You may speak the word anytime.
All right. I'm ready. “Cosmos, you may begin.”
Father God, Designer and Creator. It is beautiful.
Yes. It is good. Very good.
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A Conversation with Adam and Eve
Genesis 3; Mark 10:6-9
Adam?  Eve? Where are you?
I'm over here. Behind this tree.
What are you doing over there?
Hiding. We are ashamed because we were naked.
You’re ashamed? You didn’t eat any of the fruit from the forbidden tree, did you?
She made me do it.
She made you do it. You don’t really mean that, do you?
Satan put her up to it!
That ol’ snake sure gets around. He’s trouble you know. Real trouble!
He said if we ate the fruit we’d be just like You.
And you believed him?
He was pretty persuasive.
I am so sorry you believed him. It was an eye opener, right?
How true. We’re so sorry. We were warned and we should have listened more carefully.

Adam, where is Eve? I’d like to talk to both of you.
I’ll call her. Eve!  EVE, where are you?
Hello, Eve. Adam told me you ate some of the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden.
I am so sorry you did that. I had great plans for the two of you.
Plans? What kind of plans?
Since you disobeyed, I have no choice. You are going to have to leave the Garden.
Leave the Garden? We love it here. Do we have to leave?
I’m afraid so. You see, until you ate that fruit, you had no idea of good or evil.
Or that we were naked.
Exactly. I created both of you in my image so you are much superior to all My creation.
I gave you a free will so
you could make your own decisions. Otherwise you would not know right from wrong.
Right from wrong? What do you mean?
Come along with me. I’ll explain that to you later when we leave the Garden.
What will we do then?
I have a job for both of you. I want you to be fruitful and multiply,
and take good care of my earth.
You will have children and they will have children. Be sure to tell them all I have told you
and they will help you as you take good care of my creation. Come, let’s go.
And leave all this behind?
Yes. All of it. Look. I'll have an Angel guard the entrance.
Oh my oh my. This sure isn't like the Garden of Eden. I guess God
really meant what He said. Eve, too bad
we didn't take Him more seriously. I'm sorry. I' m so sorry, Eve.

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A Conversation With Japeth
Genesis 9:24-27; 10:1-5
Japheth,how did you survive the journey?
That was the adventure of a life time. Unforgettable, really.
I'm glad you survived. Tough being a son of Noah, right?
Not really. He is a good father, but tough at times.
Like making you go on that long journey?
That, plus he made me memorize everything we ever did. My ancestors, too.
Good. That is what he was supposed to do. That's important you know.
Really? Why? It's a lot of work. Boring.
Boring? How's that?
Details, details, details. And people I never knew. Who cares anyway?
I do.
Why?
Look. Do you know how old your father was when you were born?
Of course. He made sure we knew. He had been around for quite awhile.
Do you know some of your ancestors?
Of course. I know them all way back to Adam and Eve.
That's what I like to hear. You know your descendants as well, right?
Of course: Gomer, Magog, Madi, Javan . . . I know 'em all. Why is that so important?
Someday, a long time from now, your descendants, long after you're gone, will want to know.
You think so?
Absolutely. And the only way they will know will depend if you, your son, grandson and great grandson will keep the record going. Do you think they will?
I hope so. It won't be easy but it will happen.
That's good because it's a lot of hard work. But you're up to it, right?
Right. I'm beginning to understand. If we don't memorize the important things You tell us, our descendants will never know.
Exactly. I don't plan to repeat myself.
Is that why You said You'd never destroy the world again by a flood?
Well, not exactly. But I did mean that. It will never happen again.
Good.
Japheth, you're a good man. Your descendants will be proud of you.
Thank You, Sir. This has been most helpful. Wait 'til I tell my brother Shem.
Good idea, Son. A good idea. Tell Ham also, if he will listen.
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A Conversation With Shem
Genesis 10:21-31
Shem?
Yes, my Lord.
You had two brothers with you on the Ark, right?
Right. Ham and Japheth.
You'll never forget that trip, will you?
Never. I'll remember as long as I live when we left the Ark. All those animals and birds seemed to be as excited as we were. We were free at last. Free, free, free.
What do you remember most about your experience?
Whew, that's a tough question. There's one thing I'll never forget.
What's that?
My father. He never let up.
What do you mean?
He kept telling us over and over about our heritage. Our ancestors, the same old stories. But more, he made sure we understood. We had to memorize everything. After awhile it became a bit laborious.
Did he ever tell you why?
Not really. Well, may he did. He said it was necessary for the next generations.
Did he say why it was important?
Well, sort of. Some of the stories were easier to remember than others. Same for the people.
Some I'll never forget.
Do you plan to tell your sons the same things?
Of course. But maybe not like my father did. He was relentless.
What did he stress most?
Well, I'd say he really impressed on us the importance of how we lived, what we did with our lives, how seriously we took God and what He said.
He actually did that?
Very well. And I plan to do the same.
Even if you aren't confined to a big ark with no place to go?
I suppose it would be more difficult but I will try.
Good. Because your brothers may not take it as seriously as you do.
I think you're right. They were not as interested as I was.
Did your father know that?
I suspect he might have thought that but he never said so.
Shem, it's been good talking to you. Never forget our conversation. And be sure to have your sons and their sons learn what you've learned.
If I don't, it will be lost, right?
There's always that danger but I won't let it happen.
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A Conversation With Ham
Genesis 10:6-20
Ham, where are you going?
Huh? Who are You?
You are Ham, aren't you?
I am.
You are heading to see you brothers. Right?
How'd You know?
You saw your father, didn't you?
My father? Well, yes I did.
You know the customs, don't you?
I do but I think they are a nuisance.
A nuisance? Because you are supposed to honor them?
What's there to honor? Do not kill, steal, lie. Pure legalism.
You forgot one.
Probably more than one.
You saw your father . . .
Yeah, he was naked. Not a stitch of clothes. Not very handsome.
So now you're off to tell your brothers?
I am. They'll want to know.
Know what?
That the ol' man was dead drunk.
You think that is worth sharing with your brothers?
Yeah. Shem and Japheth ought to know.
You think it's funny, don't you.
No, not funny. Hilarious. If he only knew how he looked.
Noah is a good man, Ham.
You mean he was.
Ham, even good men stumble sometimes.
He stumbled alright. He shoulda known better.
I won't argue with that. What do you think your brothers will do?
They'll laugh their heads off.
Really? You don't know them very well, do you?
Better than You. See You later, whoever You are.
Goodbye, Ham. You'll be surprised. Very surprised.
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A Conversation With Nimrod
Genesis 11:1-9
Nimrod!
Huh? Who's speaking? Where are You?
I'm over here. On your left.
I can't see You but I can hear You.
I think you know who I am.
Are You really who I think You are?
I am. I hear you are a great hunter.
Word spreads, doesn't it?
After the flood, the earth didn't produce so well.
You're right. You did it, didn't You?
That was part of the plan. Cain inherited a tough life . . .
And the flood made it worse. Food became scarce and so I had to become
a hunter to protect my people from those wild animals.
I understand. And you did a pretty good job.
No thanks to You, actually.
Nimrod, your extended family has been scattered here and there hasn't it?
Yeah, thanks to You. We had to in order to survive.
Your family has built some pretty impressive settlements.
You've noticed?
I have.
How do you like this building? We're just starting the tower which will reach into heaven.
I know. It's pretty ingenious. You've cultivated some good builders.
The best around. It will be the tallest, most impressive structure on earth.
I see that. But I can't let you finish it.
You what? How are you going to stop me? I work hard and the people respect and obey me.
Soon we'll be able to do anything we wish. No one will be able to stop us. Not even You.
What would your great-grandfather Noah think of this?
That pious old fool? You had him under your thumb, didn't you?
HOURS LATER
Mr. Nimrod. Can you hear me? This is your foreman.
I hear you but I cannot understand you. Speak more clearly.
I am. I can't speak more clearly. Don't you understand me?
What did you say? Speak louder. Please.
Mr. Nimrod. What's happening? What going on?
Ah, I get it. Noah's God isn't going to let us finish. Seems like He always has the last word.
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A Conversation With Terah
Genesis 11:26-31; Joshua 24:1-4
Terah, you probably don't remember me.
How could I forget. You almost ruined my life.
How's that?
I keep track of my ancestors all the way back to Noah.
That's what I like to hear.
I never did like what you did to Abram.
What did I do to Abram?
You ruined his life.
I ruined his life? How?
He took You seriously. Too seriously.
How could he do that?
It changed his whole life. We were in business together.
But he wouldn't go along with some of your dealings.
Not only that, he made it very clear that the gods I worshiped were unreal.
Unreal? Abram said that? Interesting.
So we parted company.
You disowned him?
No, only his weird beliefs.
I see. You had trouble with what he believed and he had trouble with some of your activities.
You could put it that way. I found ways of making money that . . .
He didn't approve, right?
Right. He didn't like me worshiping idols either.
So, how did he decide to leave Haran with you?
I'm his father, a patriarch. He has a high view of his background.
Background?
He can trace his roots all the way back to Adam and Eve.
Amazing. But not all of his ancestors were good role models.
You are so right. He probably will keep up the lineage but Lot probably won't.
So, now you are in Haran. That's the dwelling place of the “moon god,” right?
Right. Abram will worship You and I will worship my god.
Do you think Abram will stay in Haran?
Who knows? Probably depends on his God. You might have other plans for him.
You're right, Terah. I do have great plans for him.
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A Conversation With Sarai
Genesis 16; 18:1-15; 21:1-8
 Sarai,may I have a few words with you?
Of course. Anytime.
Did Abram tell you about our conversation?
He did. It's scary.
Scary? It frightens you?
Terribly. It's a long journey into the unknown. I don't think I can do it.
Sarai, you are absolutely right. It is frightening.
So why did You ask Abram to go?
Like Noah, he's the man for the job.
Job? What kind of a job?
Well, it's not exactly a job. It's more of a mission.
A mission? What do you mean by that?
Good thinking, Sarai. I have something very important for him to do.
Like what?
I am going to make him the father of a great nation.
A father? You know I cannot have children. How can he be the father of a nation?
You'll have to leave that up to me.
We've trusted you so far so I guess we can keep on trusting.
That's what I like to hear. In fact, that is exactly why I have chosen Abram.
He's a good man. One of the best.
Sarai, he will need your support because it will not be easy.
I'll do the best I can.
And I'll be right at your side all the way.
Let me ask You a question?
Go right ahead.
If Abram is to be the father of a nation, is that literal or figurative?
Good question. Since you have lived many years . . .
And no children and no hope of any. How can he be a father if I cannot be a mother? Do we adopt?
Sarai, I have a plan.
I hope so because I am so confused.
Trust me.
I have trusted You my whole life. I see no reason who I shouldn't keep on trusting.
You will not be disappointed. I promise.
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A Conversation With Abram
Genesis 12:1-8; 15:1-6; 17:1-6, 15-19
Abram, we need to talk.
I'm listening. I understand you talked with my father and with my wife.
I did. I have been impressed with you all these years.
I am so glad to hear that. That's good news.
Incidentally, Happy Birthday.
Ninety-nine years. Not too bad I'd say. Thank you. I noticed You changed my name.
I did. And for a good reason. I changed Abram to Abraham
Doesn't Abram mean 'high father'?
It does and Abraham means 'father of a multitude'.
Father of a multitude? At my age? Impossible.
Make that unlikely. You will be the father of many nations.
Are You serious? I will have many descendants?
Some will become great nations, and some will become kings.
Kings? Is that why you changed Sarai to Sarah which means princess?
Well, you won't actually become a king but you will father many nations.
How? Will I adopt children?
No. That won't be necessary. You and Sarah will have a son.
But Sarai, I mean Sarah, is ninety years old.
No problem. You will name him Isaac.
But what about Ishmael, my, our handmaiden's son.
I will bless him as well. But his descendants won't be forever.
You mean my descendants will be forever?
That's my promise and I will do this through Isaac. One more thing.
I'm listening.
You will have some visitors. Treat them well. One of them will speak to you and
Sarah about having a son.
I know right now what she'll say.
So do I. But she will understand. Abraham, do you know why I am doing this?
Not really. I have an idea but I am not sure.
I want you and your descendants to obey Me forever and to do what his right and fair.
That's a big order.
I know. But it must be done, not only for your descendants but for all mankind.
For all mankind?
Yes, for all mankind.
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A Conversation With Lot
Genesis 13:1-13; 14:13-16; 19
Lot, this is the Lord speaking.
You mean Adam and Noah and Abraham's God?
Yes. They were good men. Not perfect but good.
I know who You are. Why are you speaking to me?
I want you to know how sorry I am about your wife.
Thank You, Sir. That was so unfortunate.
She was told not to look back, right?
We all were. But she was curious and probably couldn't resist.
She wanted to see what was going on with Sodom, right?
I suppose so.
Do you know why Sodom was destroyed?
The angel visitors made it pretty clear. We knew why.
But you still wanted to live there . . .
That was a mistake.
Your daughters were engaged to men of Sodom, right?
Yes, we tried to discourage that but they felt it was necessary for them to have children.
To propagate their race?
I suppose so. They weren't getting any younger.
They actually were successful later, were they not?
That was tragic. It never should have happened.
You drank too much and your daughters slept with you, right?
How did you know?
It is my nature to know. Their sons will become the fathers of two nations . . .
How do You know that?
You don't know Me very well, do you?
Not like my Uncle Abraham.
The people of Sodom were exceedingly wicked. In fact, their iniquity was
so incredibly evil they forfeited their right to exist.
I knew they were evil but not that bad.
I couldn't let them live and influence everyone around them.
I can understand that. We should have departed much sooner. What should I do now?
Survive the best you can.
And my daughters?
They will fend for themselves.
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A Conversation With Hagar
Genesis 21:9-21; 25:12-18
Jehovah. Jehovah! Where are you?
I'm right here, Hagar.
I thought You left me.
No, I wouldn't do that.
Not even after I slept with Abraham?
That wasn't a good idea.
I know. But it was Abraham's insistence. He wanted a child so badly.
That is understandable but not what I would have approved.
He didn't get permission?
No, I wouldn't have given it had he asked.
That's what I thought. I was merely a servant but now I feel like a slave.
I can understand that. Sarah was jealous.
And mean. She told Abraham to get rid of that Egyptian woman!
And your son.
He sent us off with a skin full of water and some bread.
Hardly enough to take you through the desert.
We soon ran out of water . . .
And you left your son under a bush to die.
I couldn't bear to watch him.
Then what happened?
You sent an angel.
You knew it was an angel?
Of course. It couldn't have been anything else.
Then what happened?
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