Gen3: The Fall – Sin Enters the World

 

🌿 Genesis 3: The Fall – Sin Enters the World 🌿

"Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked." – Genesis 3:7

Aim

To understand the origin of sin, its consequences, and God’s promise of redemption. Genesis 3 shows humanity’s fall through disobedience but also reveals God’s mercy in His plan to restore us.

God’s Attributes in Genesis 3

  • Sovereign – God is in control and just in His judgments.
  • Holy – Sin cannot exist in His presence.
  • Just – He holds humanity accountable for sin.
  • Merciful – Even in judgment, He provides a covering and a promise of redemption.
  • Faithful – He promises a Savior (Gen 3:15).

Facts from Genesis 3

📌 The serpent deceives Eve, leading her to eat the forbidden fruit (Gen 3:1-6).
📌 Adam and Eve disobey God, bringing sin and shame into the world (Gen 3:7).
📌 They try to hide from God, but He calls them out (Gen 3:8-10).
📌 God pronounces judgment on the serpent, Eve, and Adam (Gen 3:14-19).
📌 Genesis 3:15 contains the first prophecy of Jesus, who would defeat Satan.
📌 God makes garments of skin for Adam and Eve, a symbol of His grace and foreshadowing Christ’s sacrifice (Gen 3:21).

Insights from Genesis 3

🔹 Sin always begins with doubt and deception – The serpent caused Eve to question God’s Word.
🔹 Disobedience separates us from God – Adam and Eve hid in shame instead of running to Him.
🔹 Sin brings consequences, but God’s mercy is greater – Though they were punished, God still provided for them.
🔹 God already had a redemption plan – Genesis 3:15 points to Jesus, the ultimate Savior.
🔹 We cannot cover our own sin – Adam and Eve used fig leaves, but only God’s provision (garments of skin) was sufficient.

Application – Living It Out

✔ Be aware of Satan’s lies – He still tries to deceive believers today.
✔ Trust God’s Word completely – Doubt leads to disobedience.
✔ Run to God, not from Him – When we sin, seek His forgiveness instead of hiding.
✔ Recognize sin’s consequences – Our choices affect our lives and others.
✔ Rejoice in God’s grace – Through Jesus, we are redeemed from the curse of sin.

Deed – Taking Action

🔥 Confess any areas where you have doubted God’s Word.
🔥 Commit to resisting temptation through prayer and Scripture.
🔥 Thank Jesus for being the fulfillment of God’s promise in Genesis 3:15.

Prayer

Father, I acknowledge that sin separates me from You, but I thank You for Your mercy and the promise of salvation through Jesus. Help me resist temptation, trust Your Word, and walk in obedience. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Worship Songs

🎶 "O Come to the Altar" – Elevation Worship
🎶 "Lord, I Need You" – Matt Maher
🎶 "Nothing But the Blood" – Hillsong Worship

📖 Final Word: "But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’" (Genesis 3:9)

God is still calling us back to Him. Will you answer?

©PmMDevotions

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