Introduction:
Cursed By God: The Consequences of Sin (Genesis 3:14-19):
- To the serpent: Defeat . (Gen 3:14-15)
- To the woman: pain at Home . (Gen 3:16)
Genesis 4:7 - And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.
- To the man: pain at Work . (Gen 3:17-19)
What does this have to do with Good Friday?
Galatians 3:10-13 - For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." But the law is not of faith, rather "The one who does them shall live by them." Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"
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Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 3:14-19
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What is a curse? What does it mean that disobedience to God results in a curse from God? What does this have to do with Jesus? See Galatians 3:10-13
What is faith? How did Adam demonstrate faith (Gen 3:20)?
Explain the significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with skins (Gen 3:21).
Why did God drive Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden (Gen 3:22)? How was this actually a blessing for them?
Breakout
Pray for one another.