The Deadly Deed

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Genesis 3:6-8

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The Deadly Deed -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: Genesis
Genesis 3:6-8
6 May 2018

Sermon Study Questions

1.  How does the Fall begin with doubting God’s Word and goodness?
2.  Does the Devil make us sin? How would you describe what is going on in Eve’s heart according to v. 6?
3.  How have you seen the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life at work in your own life?
4.  What does it mean in Proverbs 9:10 that “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom”?
5.  Where do we see unbelief, pride, and idolatry in the Fall?
6.  In what ways do we have the breakdown of both horizontal and vertical relationships in this passage?
7.  How does Christ restore the peace lost in Eden?

References: 1 Corinthians 15:22; 2 Corinthians 11:3; James 1:14-15; Deuteronomy 5:21; Genesis 2:9; 1 John 2:16; Proverbs 9:10; Genesis 2:16-17; 1 John 3:4; Genesis 2:25; 3:17; John 14:27.

The Deadly Dialogue

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Genesis 3:1-5

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The Deadly Dialogue -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: Genesis
Genesis 3:1-5
29 April 2018

Sermon Study Questions

1.  Why must we keep Christ’s righteousness and obedience in view as we consider the Fall?
2.  Who is Satan, and why should we take him seriously?
3.  How does Satan subtly undermine God’s Word and character with his initial question, and what are the implications for us?
4.  In what ways does Eve alter God’s Word? What does this suggest about what is going on in her heart?
5.  How does Satan tempt people into thinking there are no consequences for disobedience?
6.   By the time we reach v. 5, how would you describe Satan’s portrayal of himself and of God?

References: Romans 5:18-19; Genesis 2:16-17; Revelation 12:9; John 8:44; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; Matthew 4:4, 10.