This study of Genesis 3, often called “The Fall,” delves into the catastrophic consequences of humanity’s sin. Satan’s strategy to deceive Eve is examined, showing how he subverted God’s created order by questioning God’s goodness and word. The study explores the immediate impact of sin—alienation from God and from each other—and the progression of sin’s curse on both humanity and creation. Genesis 3:15 is introduced as the “first gospel,” containing the seeds of the promise of a future deliverer who will crush the serpent’s head, giving hope in the midst of judgment.
Lesson 2: Genesis
God’s curse on the serpent, the woman, and the man begins to unravel humanity’s relationship with Him.