The study guide is right - the old Testament treats the Fall as an event but does not discuss the doctrine of the fall. I am grateful for modern day scripture to fully understand the principles of the gospel.
One insight gained was that because of the fall, the Lord changed the earth to suit the mortal condition and all things on the face of the earth became subject to mortality, as did the earth. (It is alive - which I have known but I like the way it was said)
"Ye shall be as Gods": One of the peculiar attributes of those who attain unto that glory - they understand the difference between good and evil.
I am glad I am one step closer. But do you also think it means (especially if you obtain glory) that they know the difference and they (you/me) choose good?
Another insight was the promise concerning the bruising of the head and heel. I never quite looked at the heel that was bruised was the atoning sacrifice - how amazing is that?
Something that made me happy to (look all these insights and ah ha moments) was the quote that talked about punished for own transgressions and how pathetic a picture we draw in our minds as Adam and Eve are cast out. But that a most important thing happened - They were taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is like being a missionary and teaching Adam and Eve that a way has been prepared and this is what you need to do to repent and be clean. I wonder who their missionaries were? I bet it was Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ or Peter, James, and John.
Some quotes to think about: "If we cannot be good, except as we resist and overcome evil, then evil must be present to be resisted."
and "Mortal death is one of the greatest blessings that comes to us here because it is the doorway to immortality, and we can never attain immortality without dying."
I never thought of death that way - as the greatest blessing. It gives a whole new meaning to me and what I consider blessings.
Side note with the enrichment section A -
I really enjoy the cross references between the Old and New Testaments showing that Jesus is the God of both.
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