Humanity Disobeys God (Genesis 3)

Genesis 3: The Fall and the Promise of Redemption

Welcome to Today’s Lesson

• The Fall of humanity through the temptation of Adam and Eve.
• God’s immediate promise of redemption.
• The ongoing cosmic conflict between God and the rebellious spiritual beings.
• The hope we have in Jesus, who defeats sin and the powers of evil.

Core Passages

• Genesis 3:1-7: The temptation and the Fall.
• Genesis 3:15: The first promise of redemption (Protoevangelium).
• Genesis 3:21-24: God’s judgment and mercy—banishment from Eden but with hope.

Key Themes

1. The Nature of Sin and Temptation
2. God’s Response: Judgment and Mercy
3. The Protoevangelium: A Promise of Hope
4. Divine Rebellion
5. God’s Ultimate Plan

Discussion Questions

• What do you think motivated Adam and Eve to eat the fruit? How do you relate to their struggle?
• How do you see both God’s judgment and mercy in Genesis 3?
• How does the promise of a Redeemer in Genesis 3:15 give us hope?
• What are the spiritual powers we face today, and how does Jesus’ victory over them affect our lives?

Further Bible Reading & Study

For additional reading on God’s redemptive plan and the cosmic battle between good and evil, here are more passages to study:

Christ’s Victory Over Sin and Spiritual Powers

1. Colossians 2:13-15: Jesus’ victory over sin and the spiritual powers at the cross.
2. Ephesians 6:10-12: The spiritual battle we face and the armor of God.
3. Romans 5:12-21: Jesus as the Second Adam, bringing life where Adam brought death.
4. 1 Peter 3:18-22: Jesus proclaims victory to rebellious spiritual beings after His resurrection.
5. Revelation 12:7-9: The cosmic war in heaven and the defeat of Satan.

God’s Promise and Restoration

1. Genesis 12:1-3: God’s promise to bless the nations through Abraham’s descendants.
2. 2 Samuel 7:12-16: The promise of an eternal king from David’s line (a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus).
3. Daniel 7:13-14: The Son of Man (Jesus) given eternal dominion over all nations.
4. Philippians 2:9-11: Jesus exalted above all powers, human and spiritual.
5. Revelation 20:10: The final defeat of Satan and the forces of evil.

Additional Resources on Divine Beings

1. Psalm 82: God’s judgment on the divine beings who failed in their responsibilities.
2. Deuteronomy 32:8-9: The division of the nations and the role of the “sons of God.”