Covered by the Blood

Introduction:

The Gospel in the Garden: Three Foundations of Faith (Genesis 3:20-24):

1. Believe God's Promise . (Gen 3:20)
2. Receive God's Provision . (Gen 3:21)
3. Trust God's Path . (Gen 3:22-24)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 3:20-24

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. 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
   

3. What is faith? How did Adam demonstrate faith (Gen 3:20)?
   

4. Explain the significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with skins (Gen 3:21).
   

5. 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.

Under a Curse

Introduction:

Cursed By God: The Consequences of Sin (Genesis 3:14-19):

1. To the serpent: Defeat . (Gen 3:14-15)
2. 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.

3. 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

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. 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
   

3. What is faith? How did Adam demonstrate faith (Gen 3:20)?
   

4. Explain the significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with skins (Gen 3:21).
   

5. 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.

The Fall of Man

Introduction:

The Origin and the Pattern of Sin (Genesis 3:1-13):

1. Sin starts when we Disregard God's Word. (Gen 3:1-6)
   1. You Doubt the Authenticity of God's Word. (Gen 3:1-3)
   2. You Deny the Accuracy of God's Word. (Gen 3:1)
   3. You Disobey the Authority of God's Word. (Gen 3:4-6)

2. Sin brings shame when we try to Disguise . (Gen 3:7)
3. Sin causes us to Disengage from God. (Gen 3:8-10)
4. Sin makes us want to Deflect guilt. (Gen 3:11-13)

   Romans 5:12 - Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned...

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Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 3:1-13

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Define sin, in your own words, how you would to an unbeliever.
   

3. In Gen 3:5, what did the serpent tell Eve God was withholding from her? In other words, “why was God restricting them”?
   

4. Why do you think we tend to blame others for our sin (Gen 3:12)?
   

5. Why did Satan first cast doubt on God’s Word (Gen 3:1), instead of just flat-out denying God’s Word from the beginning (Gen 3:4)?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Walk Wisely - Sin Never Brings Success

Introduction:

Proverbs 28:14 - Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Hard Hearted? You're Only Hurting Yourself!

Proverbs 28:7 - The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

John 14:15 - If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Dad Talk (heart to heart), from our Heavenly Father:

John 15:10 - If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love.

Work Ethic / Poverty

Prov 10:4 - A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Neighbors / Co-workers

Prov 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Money

Prov 11:24 - One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

Friends

Prov 13:20 - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Contentment

Prov 14:30 - A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

Confession / Repentance

Prov 28:13 - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Proverbs 28:7, 13-14
(If you like, review any other passages on relationships we covered on Sunday!)

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message? What was your biggest take-away from this SERIES?

2. Tell of a time you saw someone ruin their life because they refused to heed God’s Word. (NO NAMES!)

3. How should we approach someone who is “falling into calamity” due to their sin? What do you say to such a person…?:

   • If the person is a believer?

   • If the person is an unbeliever?

BREAKOUT
Pray for one another to WALK WISELY as children with understanding (Prov 28:7).

Sin

What is Wrong with the World.

(Genesis 3:1-21)

Intro / Review:

1. What is Sin?



2. Where did sin Come From?

3. What Problems does sin bring?


1. Sin brings shame we try hide. (Gen 3:7)
   
   
2. Sin brings shame we try to avoid. (Gen 3:8-10)
   
   
3. Sin brings shame we try to deflect. (Gen 3:11-13)


4. What is God's Response to sin?


1. To the serpent: Defeat. (Gen 3:14-15)
   
   
2. To the woman: Pain at home. (Gen 3:16)
   
   
3. To the man: A hard and temporary life. (Gen 3:17-19)
   
   
4. To fallen humanity: Forgiveness. (Gen 3:20-21)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Genesis 3:1-21

1. If God didn't want Adam and Eve to eat from the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil", why did He put it in the Garden?
    
2. What caused Eve to disobey (Genesis 3:6)?
   Note: Not WHO (we know that) - WHAT.
    
3. What "curses" were given to the serpent, woman, and man (Genesis 3:14-19)? How does each curse relate to the one God is addressing? (i.e., Why did man get THAT curse, and why did woman get THAT curse, etc.)
    
4. Explain the progression of sin (doubt, deny, disobey). What would that look like in the following scenarios:

• A teenager tempted to drink alcohol with friends.
• A man tempted by porn.
• A woman tempted to shoplift.
• A child tempted to lie. 

Breakout Questions:

How have you seen the above progression play out in your own life? How can you be on guard against it next time?