Genesis 3:1-13

The fall into sin

(The People’s Bible, Genesis, pages 42-51)

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This is one of the most important chapters in Scripture. It teaches us how the perfect world got to be what it is today. It lays the foundation on which the rest of Scripture is built, answers all modern philosophies, and forms the foundation for a true understanding of human nature and morality.

  • Verse 1 “The serpent was more crafty.” There was nothing wrong with the serpent. The serpent had received the gift of cunning.

    • Discuss

    1. What was Satan’s goal in each step of his temptation? What was Eve’s response?

  • • Verse 1

    • Verse 4

    • Verse 5

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    • 2. Perfection was gone. It was replaced by shame and the desire to cover up and hide. How did Adam and Eve show that sin dominated their lives?

  • • Verse 7

    • Verse 8

    • Verse 10

    • Verse 12

    • Verse 13

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