This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 30th July 2023.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

This chapter details the second of four key events in the book of Genesis, being the fall of man where sin entered the world for the first time. This chapter is critically important, as without it none of the rest of the Bible makes sense. Without sin, there is no need for a Saviour. Without a gracious God, we would not have a Saviour. And we see both spoken of clearly here.

Application questions

• How will satan try to use his strategy in your life?
• How well do you know God’s Word?
• How are you going to deal with sin in your life?