Key Thought: God had given Adam and Eve restrictions and warnings before sin entered into the world. Because of the fall, sin and death took over the world, but God planted a seed of hope for humanity in Eden.
October 8, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3: 1-7.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What criteria did Eve use to choose between God’s word and the serpent’s?
3. Personal Application: Why might Satan’s words be convincing to Eve when he was talking with her?. Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Aren’t there a lot of people with convincing words and reasons to do that which is against God’s Word? How do we keep from being persuaded to do wrong and try to make excuses for our wrong actions?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:4.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What are some of the ways this lie has been repeated through the ages?
3. Personal Application: In what ways has this lie been integrated with your culture and daily living even today? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I believe after seeing so many patients die in hospice that the soul leaves the body at death, and the expressions of peace and relief on so many faces seem to confirm my belief.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:7-14.

1. Ask class members to share a short
2. What were the main consequences of sin?
3. Personal Application: What can we learn from the consequences of our sins and the results of our actions? Why do some not seem to receive consequences for their sins? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Isn’t it true that if you sin and ask forgiveness, you are forgiven? Then if a person sins and asks forgiveness, there is no justice or consequences for their sins. I don’t understand how that is fair or just.” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:15-21.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What hope can be found in these verses for all humanity?
3. Personal Application: What did the animal skins do for Adam and Eve that gave them hope and encouragement in their lives? Share your thoughts?
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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