Thursday, March 8, 2012


The Great Story Rarely Told
Sin Enters The World
Discussion Guide
March 11, 2012

1.         Text for Today's Lesson -  Geneses 3:6d

2.         A major component  of the creation involves the creation of man and woman.  In Gen. 2:25, Man and Woman are together, unclothed and there is no shame whatsoever.  Life is good for the newly   created couple.  Food is plentiful, and they have all they  need.  Enter the serpent, who comes in and starts dialogue with the woman which leads to statements of deceit.  The serpent convinces her                that God is holding back some of His best items from them and he tells them that the consequences will not be all that bad.  Listen to the rest of the story during the sermon. 
           
Questions for Discussion
A.         Why is a life without shame better than one with shame?
B.         What is usually involved when shame and guilt enter into the picture?
C.         In Genesis chapter 3, when does the perfect creation start to fall apart?  (Who tells the first lie?)
D.         Is always helpful to know the right thing according God?
F.         Why do we at times know what God has commanded, but yet we are unwilling to do what he has commanded?
G.         Is there a difference between wisdom and knowledge?  explain the difference
H.         How often does sin look better than it actually is?
I.          What's the first reaction by Adam and Eve to their sin?
J.          Name four things that happen when sin is confronted?
K.         What are reactions by the sinner when confronted about the sin committed?
L.         What happens when sin is not owned by the one who commits the sin?
M.        Have you ever knew what God wanted you to do, but were unwilling to do it?
N.         What is your best definition of sin?
O.        What happens when choose not to confess your sin to God?

Scripture:
                                Gen. 2:25
                                Genesis 3:1-14
                                Gen. 4
                                1 John 1:8-10

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