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GENESIS 3
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THE FALL
Genesis 3 covers the Fall of Man and the entrance of sin into the world. In this chapter, we discover several
important lessons about the consequences of sin and of our choices. Yet, through it all we see God’s
promise of a saviour and an eternal plan for salvation.
This lesson relates to pre-teens and teens and by the end of this lesson, they should have learned about
the following:
KEY POINTS
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Satan tempts us to doubt God's goodness. He is the father of lies and wants us to believe that God is not
good. In John 10:10, Jesus tells His disciples: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that
they may have life and have it abundantly."
This passage from John 10:10 shows that Satan does not want people to live abundantly with God. He
wants them to be miserable.
Satan tempts us to doubt God's Word. He tries to convince us that the Bible is not applicable in
contemporary society or has been altered throughout the years, making it impossible to know its true
message. Satan further encourages us to disregard God's Word, giving us the false impression that there
are numerous aspects of life and new, better ideas to invest our faith in.
Ultimately, Satan's goal is to make us believe that we cannot trust God. He wants to destroy our faith in
God and the Bible.
3. THE ATTEMPT TO COVER OUR OWN SIN (Genesis 3:7 & 21)
Adam and Eve's attempt to cover their own sin was a classic example of human nature; when we feel
embarrassed or guilty, we want to cover it up.
Many go to great lengths to avoid and hide away from their mistakes and sins. Some might try to hide the
evidence of their bad behaviour, like lying to parents or guardians about where they are or how they're
doing in school. Others might try to cover their tracks, like deleting text messages or emails or doing
whatever they can to make it look like nothing ever happened. Furthermore, many people blame someone
else instead of taking responsibility for their actions to avoid getting in trouble.
We might be able to hide our sins from others, but eventually, they'll be exposed. Sin is like a boomerang -
it always finds its way back to us and can often lead to worse consequences.
The best way to deal with our sin is, to be honest about it and to seek help from God and others. When
Adam and Eve confess their disobedience to God, He provides a cover for them, in an act of mercy and
grace.
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The Bible talks a lot about the need for a covering for sin. In the Old Testament, a covering for sin was a
necessary part of the covenant between God and the people of Israel. This was accomplished through a
system of sacrifice and atonement.
This system of covering for sin in the Old Testament provided a foundation for the New Testament's
concept of grace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the ultimate covering for our sin. Jesus took the burden of our sin upon himself through his
sacrificial death on the cross. He paid the ultimate price to pay for our transgressions. By accepting Jesus as
our Lord and Saviour, we are forgiven of our sins and given a clean slate. Through His perfect
righteousness, Jesus covers us and protects us from condemnation.
CONCLUSION
The story of salvation begins with Genesis 3. This pivotal moment in the Biblical narrative is the foundation
of God's redemptive plan for humanity. The events of this chapter set into motion a cycle of sin and grace,
struggle and hope, that spans the entirety of Scripture. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, God provides an
ultimate solution to the problem of sin and death, fulfilling the promise made in Genesis 3.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS SATAN TEMPTS PEOPLE TODAY?
WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU ABOUT THE WAY GOD RESPONDS TO ADAM AND
EVE’S DISOBEDIENCE?
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STUDY NOTES MIND MAP
1 2
SATAN'S STRATEGY OF THE PROBLEM OF __________
____________ (Genesis 3:7, 14-19)
(Genesis 3:1-5)
THE FALL
3
THE ATTEMPT TO ________ OUR
4 OWN __________
(Genesis 3:7 & 21)
THE PROMISE OF A ________________
(Genesis 3:15)
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GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
IT’S NOT MY FAULT
This encourages teens to explore the notion of responsibility in a fun and engaging way.
Players take turns drawing cards which will have ‘a wrong’ written on it.
Some examples could be: Not completing homework, damaging a wall, getting into a fight, or skipping school.
Through the game, teens must come up with creative excuses to pass the blame onto someone else in the group.
Encourage them not to take it too seriously and come up with silly excuses.
Talk about how excuses are a failed attempted to cover our own sins.
Upon being presented with a given situation, teens are encouraged to run to one of two sides of the room quickly
and decisively.
On one side is the God-honouring way to respond, while on the other side is the opposite.
This game challenges teens to identify and practice the correct response in a variety of situations.
Give players on each side an opportunity to give a reason for their response and the chance give a scripture to
support their response.
SNAKE TAG
To start, mark out a playing area.
One player is chosen to be the "snake". The snake must stand in the middle of the playing area, while the other
players form a line on the other side of the playing area.
At the start of the game, the snake will shout "Snake Tag!" and the other players must run away from the snake
while trying to avoid being tagged.
When a player is tagged, they must join the snake in the middle, extending their arms. The game continues until all
players have been tagged.
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WORDSEARCH
ADAM
T S R N L E A V E S
COVERINGS
M N P T D V K N S V DIE
EAT
M A E D I E D G T Q
EVE
A K V P N H N K M N EVIL
D E E A T I U R F E
FRUIT
GARDEN
A D T E R P S G K D GOOD
Z A O E A E N I E R HIDE
LEAVES
S P V O V T L D N A
SATAN
M O P I G T I B M G SIN
SNAKE
C P L K L H F J M L
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FIND 10 DIFFERENCES
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TEMPTATION
What does these Bible verses teach about Temptation and ways to deal with it?
James 1:13-14
Luke 4:13
Hebrews 4:15
Matthew 6:13
Matthew 26:41
1 Corinthians 10:13
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RECOGNIZE THE FRUIT
The Bible doesn’t tell us what fruit Adam and Eve ate, only that it looked good. Do you recognize these fruits?
FRUIT FRUIT
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Answers
FRUIT FRUIT
Strawberry Banana
Orange Kiwi
Dragon
Lemon
Fruit
Water-
Papaya
melon
Grapes Mango
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THE FALL
GENESIS 3
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WRITE OUT THE MEMORY VERSE
James 4:7
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