Lessons from Adam and Eve’s disobedience and God’s plan for redemption.
Genesis 3 Scripture (World English Bible - WEB)
1: Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, "Yea, hath God said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’"
2: And the woman said unto the serpent, "We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:"
3: "But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, ‘You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’"
4: And the serpent said unto the woman, "You shall not surely die:"
5: "For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil."
6: And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
7: And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
8: And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
9: And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, "Where art thou?"
10: And he said, "I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself."
11: And he said, "Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?"
12: And the man said, "The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat."
13: And the LORD God said unto the woman, "What is this that thou hast done?" And the woman said, "The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat."
14: And the LORD God said unto the serpent, "Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life."
15: "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
16: Unto the woman he said, "I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee."
17: And unto Adam he said, "Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, ‘Thou shalt not eat of it:’ cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;"
18: "Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field."
19: "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return."
20: And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
21: Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
22: And the LORD God said, "Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil; and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever,"
23: "Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken."
24: So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
"And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." – Genesis 3:15
Table of Contents
Introduction The Temptation and Fall Realization of Sin Consequences and Curse Hope and Promise 5-Minute PrayerIntroduction
The Temptation and Fall (Genesis 3:1-6)
The serpent deceived Eve, leading her and Adam to eat the forbidden fruit. This shows how temptation and deception can cause disobedience to God.
Reflection: Where are you vulnerable to deception or temptation? How can God’s Word guide your choices?
Realization of Sin (Genesis 3:7-13)
Adam and Eve realized their nakedness and hid from God. Sin brings shame and separation from God.
Teaching Point: Confession restores our relationship with God. Are you hiding sin or bringing it before Him?
Consequences and Curse (Genesis 3:14-19)
God pronounced curses on the serpent, woman, and man. Sin has consequences, affecting relationships, labor, and the natural world.
Reflection: How are you experiencing the consequences of sin? Seek God’s mercy and guidance.
Hope and Promise (Genesis 3:15-21)
God promises the seed of the woman will crush the serpent’s head, pointing to redemption through Christ. Even in judgment, God offers hope.
Encouragement: Trust in God’s promise of redemption and restoration through Christ.
Heavenly Father, we come to You humbled by the story of Adam and Eve. Forgive us for our disobedience and the times we choose sin over Your Word. Lord, open our eyes to see temptation and strengthen us to resist it.
Father, we acknowledge that sin brings separation and shame. Help us to confess our sins openly and restore our fellowship with You. Teach us to walk in righteousness, not hiding from Your presence.
Lord, we thank You for Your justice and mercy. Though sin has consequences, Your promise of redemption through Christ gives us hope. Help us trust Your plan and cling to Your promises, even when life is difficult.
Empower us, Lord, to live in obedience, reflecting Your character in our thoughts, words, and actions. Protect our hearts from deception and guide us to live holy, fruitful lives.
Thank You for clothing us with grace and offering restoration. May our lives glorify You, and may we walk daily in Your love, forgiveness, and redemption. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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