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Genesis 3:1-13 "The Deception in Eden"
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Genesis 3:1-13 - "The Deception in Eden: How Satan's Doubts Lead to Humanity's Downfall"
James Long, Jr. - https://jameslongjr.org/
Dive deep into Genesis 3:1-13 as we explore Satan's cunning tactics that led Eve to question God's Word, Character, and Authority. Understand the recurring pattern of sin through 'saw, desired, took' and see its parallels in the stories of Achan and David. Discover the immediate consequences: shame, fear, and guilt that resonate in our lives today.
Message: Genesis 3:1-13 - "The Deception in Eden: How Satan's Doubts Lead to Humanity's Downfall"
1. Perversion: The Crafty Deception (Genesis 3:1-5)
- Doubting God's Word (Commands) – "Did God actually say…?" (v. 1)
- Doubting God's Authority (Consequences)– "You will not surely die" (v. 4)
- Doubting God's Goodness (Character) – "You will be like God" (v. 5)
Temptation in Eden and its Parallels:
- The serpent subtly contradicts God's command.
- Sowing doubt in Eve's mind about God's truth.
- The motivation, opportunity, and perceived benefits of disobedience.
2. Pretense: The Human Response (Genesis 3:6)
- The Repeated Pattern of Sin:
- Saw - The allure and attraction of sin (parallels with Achan & David).
- Desired - Internal battle and justification of sin.
- Took - The act of committing the sin.
3. Panic: The Consequences of Disobedience (Genesis 3:7-10)
- Shame – The immediate realization and self-awareness (v. 7)
- The instinct to Cover Up – Making of fig leaves.
- Fear – The dread of facing God (v. 8-10)
- The instinct to Run and Hide – Hiding from God's presence.
4. Pursuit: God Pursue, Prods, and Probes (Genesis 3:9-11)
- God pursues Adam (and Eve)
- God prods
- God probes
- The instinct to Blameshift and avoid responsibility.
5. Prelude to God's response and hope for redemption.
- Application # 1: Know God’s Word
- Application # 2: Understanding the Word
- Application # 3: Trust in God's Character
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