Sermon-Based Discussion Questions
Point One: God places humanity in spaces of blessing to care for creation.
Point Two: As we care for creation, humanity faces tests of trust.
Point Three: Betrayal of God's trust results in brokenness.
Point Four: Even in brokenness, God makes provision for a way forward.
Discussion Questions:
CHOOSE questions to get your group thinking and create openness.
What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.
Read Genesis 3:1-24. In what ways does the serpent's deception undermine God's word and authority?
What were the immediate effects of Adam and Eve's disobedience?
Eve understood the reality but started to think and feel differently. Have you ever experienced thoughts or feelings in one way, even when your emotions didn’t completely align with reality? Is it wise to depend on such emotions? How ought we to manage these kinds of circumstances?
How does God exemplify both justice and mercy in His reactions to sin?
Read Genesis 3:15. What does this verse reveal about God's plan for salvation?
How does Genesis 3:15 influence your understanding of sin and its repercussions?
Read Isaiah 11:1, 4-9, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-34. What does Scripture teach us about Jesus defeating sin so we can be in relationship with God?
When confronted with temptation, how can you depend on God's truth to overcome it?
How can you come to God with a repentant heart instead of trying to hide your sins?
Read Genesis 3:21-24. Even though Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden, God still demonstrated His grace following His judgment.
Read John 8:1-11, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-10. How can we walk in the grace that God has so freely offered us?