The Story Of God - Genesis 3
Genesis 3 explains the fall of man but is it really that? Or is it a story of something else?
Genesis 1-2: God creates a perfect earth and He even calls this more of creating even more perfect people. But then in Genesis 3, this "plan" falls apart and sin begins.
Description of the enemy: Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent being crafty. Crafty would mean something you don't expect. This serpent was not scary looking, with horns and sharp teeth. Crafty, secretly, equals to questioning the right God asked you to follow (v. 1). Crafty makes us not be prepared to defend ourselves because you don't notice the enemy, it could be a voice in your mind, something beautiful that you should not touch (ex. An apple from the tree). When the serpent questions it seems as if he is saying "God is telling you, you cannot enjoy life" then adds contradiction to your life (v. 2-5). The serpent wants you to see the creator of the universe is an obstacle in enjoying your life. If this is happening to you then the Devil is working around in your life to confuse you and tell you, you do not need God.
The fall of Eve: Eve is the fallen one because she listened to the enemy (v. 6). She listened to the enemy because he gave her permission to eat the fruit. This perception continues in our lives. With us hearing what we want to hear, we listen to other people rather than listening to God himself and being rooted in His word through the Bible.
This fall has lead to brokenness from us and God and brokenness between Adam and Eve. They are filled with shame and fear. Because of this shame they begin to blame one another for their sin (v.12-13). Now they see each other as naked rather than of beauty and cowardly hiding from God in fear. Our shame, guilt, and fear is a barricade from us and God. God asks them "Where are you?" (v. 9). This question that God asks is giving them the time to understand what they did wrong. More glory to God for this, because He wants us to repent and confess to Him rather than us to sit there and be punished by Him. Adam and Eve do not repent, but continue to blame one another again. Without the repentance, God curses the serpent, man, and woman (v. 14-19). This may be a way some can see God as brutal and unforgiving. But don't you think you only feel this way because you, yourself are hiding something and being fearful?
After the curse, garments are created to clothed Adam and Eve (v. 21). (Yes, you got that right. God created clothes for them, interesting?) This leads to a simple act of fatherly kindness. He sacrificed an animal for them to cover themselves which is equivalent to the sacrifice of Jesus for covering for our sins. Because we are His kids. He created us, did you forget that? Finally, it may seem like God is kicking them out of the Garden of Eden (v. 23-24) but God is sending them out so that He can protect them from eating from that tree again. This chapter leads to the story of restoration of God, resurrection of life.
SO. Step out from your tree, repent, and ask God for forgiveness. For God, you are a God of grace, and we are yours. Let your truth be shined through us.
words brought to you by a sermon at ROCKHARBOR central by Darren
Genesis 1-2: God creates a perfect earth and He even calls this more of creating even more perfect people. But then in Genesis 3, this "plan" falls apart and sin begins.
Description of the enemy: Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent being crafty. Crafty would mean something you don't expect. This serpent was not scary looking, with horns and sharp teeth. Crafty, secretly, equals to questioning the right God asked you to follow (v. 1). Crafty makes us not be prepared to defend ourselves because you don't notice the enemy, it could be a voice in your mind, something beautiful that you should not touch (ex. An apple from the tree). When the serpent questions it seems as if he is saying "God is telling you, you cannot enjoy life" then adds contradiction to your life (v. 2-5). The serpent wants you to see the creator of the universe is an obstacle in enjoying your life. If this is happening to you then the Devil is working around in your life to confuse you and tell you, you do not need God.
The fall of Eve: Eve is the fallen one because she listened to the enemy (v. 6). She listened to the enemy because he gave her permission to eat the fruit. This perception continues in our lives. With us hearing what we want to hear, we listen to other people rather than listening to God himself and being rooted in His word through the Bible.
This fall has lead to brokenness from us and God and brokenness between Adam and Eve. They are filled with shame and fear. Because of this shame they begin to blame one another for their sin (v.12-13). Now they see each other as naked rather than of beauty and cowardly hiding from God in fear. Our shame, guilt, and fear is a barricade from us and God. God asks them "Where are you?" (v. 9). This question that God asks is giving them the time to understand what they did wrong. More glory to God for this, because He wants us to repent and confess to Him rather than us to sit there and be punished by Him. Adam and Eve do not repent, but continue to blame one another again. Without the repentance, God curses the serpent, man, and woman (v. 14-19). This may be a way some can see God as brutal and unforgiving. But don't you think you only feel this way because you, yourself are hiding something and being fearful?
After the curse, garments are created to clothed Adam and Eve (v. 21). (Yes, you got that right. God created clothes for them, interesting?) This leads to a simple act of fatherly kindness. He sacrificed an animal for them to cover themselves which is equivalent to the sacrifice of Jesus for covering for our sins. Because we are His kids. He created us, did you forget that? Finally, it may seem like God is kicking them out of the Garden of Eden (v. 23-24) but God is sending them out so that He can protect them from eating from that tree again. This chapter leads to the story of restoration of God, resurrection of life.
SO. Step out from your tree, repent, and ask God for forgiveness. For God, you are a God of grace, and we are yours. Let your truth be shined through us.
words brought to you by a sermon at ROCKHARBOR central by Darren
Comments
Post a Comment