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The Devil's Question

Jan 11, 2026    Ps. Larry Long

At the heart of this message lies a profound examination of humanity's oldest spiritual crisis: the erosion of trust in God's Word. We journey back to Genesis 3, where the serpent poses what may be history's first question—'Did God actually say?'—a query designed not to seek truth but to plant seeds of doubt. This ancient question reverberates through millennia, manifesting today in countless forms: skepticism about Scripture's authenticity, confusion about moral truth, and the pervasive silence many feel when seeking divine guidance.


Ps. Larry's message powerfully contrasts two fundamental dilemmas we all face: the dilemma of authority (who has the right to tell us what's true?) and the dilemma of judgment (what consequences follow our choices?). Through archaeological evidence, manuscript studies, and historical analysis, we're reminded that God has not been silent—He has spoken through creation, through prophets, through Scripture, and ultimately through His Son.


The real question isn't whether God has communicated clearly, but whether we have ears to hear. In a world drowning in the 'sound of silence,' where people grasp at neon gods and subway-wall wisdom, we're invited to rediscover the trustworthy, life-giving Word that has endured for thousands of years. This isn't merely an intellectual exercise; it's a call to examine what we've done with the truth we've been given and to return to intimate relationship with the God who still walks in the garden, calling out, 'Where are you?'


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Chapters

Chapter 1: The First Question Ever Asked

0:00 - 5:00

We explore the devil's first question in Genesis 3, which casts doubt on God's Word and remains the most asked question throughout human history.

Chapter 2: God Still Speaks Today

5:00 - 10:00

We examine multiple ways God reveals Himself today: through creation, prophetic writings, dreams and visions, and especially through Scripture.

Chapter 3: The Devil's Ongoing Lies About Scripture

10:00 - 15:00

We address historical and modern attempts to undermine biblical authority through various lies about lost books, corrupted texts, and false additions to Scripture.

Chapter 4: The Sound of Silence and God's Answer

15:00 - 20:00

We examine the consequences of believing God is silent, leading to moral relativism, hopelessness, and societal breakdown, but God offers restoration through Jesus Christ.