Genesis 3:6-8 – The Fall
Eve is deceived. Instead of turning away from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, she looks at it, wants some fruit, takes it, and eats. Satan has tempted her, but it is all her own action. Satan may persuade us, but he can’t force us to sin. Eve then gives it to Adam because once we sin we want to draw others in with us so we feel better. They don’t believe God, they’ve disobeyed, they’ve tried to decide themselves what is right, and they’ve sinned against God who has given them so much. Adam represents all who will come after him, so he has involved all mankind in sin. Everyone will now be born with a sinful nature that they have inherited from Adam and Eve.
Adam and Eve’s immediate consequence is shame and fear. They know that they have done what is wrong, they have lost their happiness, and now they are afraid of God. Everything Satan has said is proved to be a lie. Sin always disturbs our peace and happiness, and it goes hand in hand with fear.
Instead of going to God and confessing their sin, Adam and Eve want to hide it and themselves from God. But God already knows what has happened. God has not changed, but they have, and they are terrified. God comes to them in the Garden calmly and quietly. Amazingly, He is still willing to talk with them.
Questions
- Whose fault is it that Eve sinned?
- Who else did Adam involve in his sin?
- What happens once they eat the forbidden fruit?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks that God shows mercy and grace to us.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters