1. The Fall of Man into Sin Genesis 3

2. Temptation Where was your last temptation? Where was your last temptation? What was your last temptation? What was your last temptation? Did you choose to obey God or your sinful self. Did you choose to obey God or your sinful self.

3. Genesis 3 The Angels were created perfectly The Angels were created perfectly There was no sin at the end of Creation on the 7th day There was no sin at the end of Creation on the 7th day The Serpent was the most beautiful of all the Creation The Serpent was the most beautiful of all the Creation

4. Lucifer was created Ezekiel 28:11 19 Ezekiel 28:11 19 Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12-15 Lucifer must have been self deceived that God was also a created being. Lucifer must have been self deceived that God was also a created being.

5. It is always dangerous to alter God's Word You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you. Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you. Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV... if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Revelation 22:18-19 ESV... if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Revelation 22:18-19 ESV

6. Gave them a half truth 3:5 Their eyes were opened Their eyes were opened They would not become as gods They would not become as gods Eve was deceived-Should have asked her husband Eve was deceived-Should have asked her husband

7. First human sin 3:6 13 Man was created as a free moral agent Man was created as a free moral agent Choices have consequences Choices have consequences Adam and Eve did sin Adam and Eve did sin

8. Eve's temptation Good for food Good for food Pleasant to the eyes Pleasant to the eyes Desired to make wise Desired to make wise

9. Adam was not deceived Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 1 Timothy 2:14 ESV Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 1 Timothy 2:14 ESV Shame instead of Fame, Embarrassment instead of Exhilaration Shame instead of Fame, Embarrassment instead of Exhilaration Became aware of their nakedness Became aware of their nakedness

10. Sweet fellowship with God was cut off. Shame also brought hope of salvation Shame also brought hope of salvation No shame or guilt No felt need for salvation No shame or guilt No felt need for salvation Acutely conscious of being naked before God Acutely conscious of being naked before God

11. Adam's lack of confession When confronted, he blamed Eve When confronted, he blamed Eve Eve blamed the serpent Eve blamed the serpent Neither was willing to acknowledge personal guilt Neither was willing to acknowledge personal guilt Adam by implication blamed God Adam by implication blamed God

12. Adam's lack of confession Instead of praising God for His Goodness, he blamed Him for his troubles. Instead of praising God for His Goodness, he blamed Him for his troubles. God's questions were not for information but to encourage repentance. God's questions were not for information but to encourage repentance. Only recourse Punishment that is both corrective and redemptive Only recourse Punishment that is both corrective and redemptive

13. The bondage of Decay 3:14 19 Three components of the Curse Three components of the Curse Physical The earth Physical The earth Mental Mental The Spiritual Man kind The Spiritual Man kind

14. Curse on The Serpent v. 14 Serpent became a continual reminder Serpent became a continual reminder Curse was actually against Satan Curse was actually against Satan Woman's seed will bruise thy head Woman's seed will bruise thy head Implied prophecy of Christ's birth Implied prophecy of Christ's birth

15. The curse of the Woman Pain in conception and childbirth Pain in conception and childbirth Child birth can be turned into blessing Child birth can be turned into blessing Desire to her husband-dominate Desire to her husband-dominate Her husband would rule over her Her husband would rule over her

16. Curse of Adam Gen 3:17 19 Ground, earth is cursed Ground, earth is cursed Decay and disintegration. Decay and disintegration. From readily available to yielding reluctantly. From readily available to yielding reluctantly.

17. Death became prevalent We suffer from death We suffer from death We struggle because of death (separation) We struggle because of death (separation) Bacteria and micro organisms are now harmful rather than helpful as before Bacteria and micro organisms are now harmful rather than helpful as before

18. Curse of the ground v. 17 Sin is not allowed to go unchecked Sin is not allowed to go unchecked Death causes sin to be stopped Death causes sin to be stopped Death is a blessing from God Death is a blessing from God Terrible prison with no death Terrible prison with no death

19. Curse on Man was four fold Sorrowdisappointment and futility Sorrowdisappointment and futility Pain and Suffering Pain and Suffering Sweat, or tearsintense struggle against a hostile environment Sweat, or tearsintense struggle against a hostile environment Physical death Physical death

20. Jesus Christ has met the curse for us Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for usfor it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree Galatians 3:13 ESV Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for usfor it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree Galatians 3:13 ESV THEREFORE THEREFORE He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 ESV He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 ESV

21. IV. Paradise Lost 3:20 24

22. Coat of Skins for Adam and Eve v. 21 Covering of leaves totally inadequate Covering of leaves totally inadequate Covering of Skin needed Covering of Skin needed God HIMSELF took great pains to cover the body God HIMSELF took great pains to cover the body Nakedness is not to be allowed Nakedness is not to be allowed

23. Death becomes a blessing 22 24 Death is a curse and a blessing Death is a curse and a blessing Prison of living in sin as it continues to worsen Prison of living in sin as it continues to worsen

24. Adam sinned Fruit of Woman became the Savior Fruit of Woman became the Savior Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ? Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ?

25. Communion Examination of Self Examination of Self BreadJesus going to Jerusalem BreadJesus going to Jerusalem Willingly gave His body for us Willingly gave His body for us CupBlood of Jesus Cleans us up from ALL sin. CupBlood of Jesus Cleans us up from ALL sin.

26. Welcome into the Church Pat Pritchard Pat Pritchard Bob - later after he has been baptized. Bob - later after he has been baptized.