The First Glimmer of the Gospel
December 22, 2019

“The First Glimmer of the Gospel”

Genesis 3
December 22, 2019
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Main Point: In Genesis 3, we behold seven scenes unfolding in the Garden so that you have greater light, hope, love, and joy in the God of the gospel.

I. The Fall of Mankind (vv. 1-6)

II. The Fear of Holiness (vv. 7-13)

III. The Hope of Salvation (vv. 14-15)

IV. The Curse of Sin (vv. 16-19)

V. The Faith of Adam (v. 20)

VI. The Grace of Atonement (v. 21)

VII. The Mercy of Rescue (vv. 22-24)

Questions for Spiritual Growth

  1. How do you daily pursue a personal paradise on earth? In what ways do you see sinful fallout from this pursuit?

  2. What is the only thing that will destroy this pursuit in your life? How will it be destroyed and properly replaced?

  3. What did you learn about mankind from Genesis 3? What did you learn about yourself by reflecting on those truths?

  4. What did you learn about God and His works from Genesis 3? How do each of these truths apply to who you are today and what is happening your life right now?

  5. How easily unaffected are you by the thought or depiction of baby Jesus lying in a manger during this season? Why?

  6. How has Christ’s birth and earthly work in light of Genesis 3 widened and deepened your understanding of the gospel?

“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel.” - Genesis 3:15

“In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” - Genesis 22:18

“I have sworn to David My servant, I will establish your seed forever and build up your throne to all generations.” - Psalm 89:3-4

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David” - Luke 1:31-32