Observation Questions For
Genesis Chapter 3
1. What beast had the most craftiness of all that God made? vs. 1
2. Who embodied this serpent according to Revelation 12:9?
3. How did the serpent (Satan) get the woman to doubt God's word to her? vs. 1
4. Did the woman fully understand that God had given them the blessing of eating of all the trees He had planted for them? In other words, did she understand the Lord's goodness and blessing to them? vs. 2
5. Can you see that Satan was trying to cast doubt on His goodness saying "you cannot eat of any of trees"? How has he exaggerated things in your mind and made you believe that God was holding out on being "good" to you? Do you have an example to share?
6. Did the woman fully understand the one thing God did not allow and what the consequences would be if she ate of the fruit of the tree which was in the middle of the garden? vs. 3 ... What did she say the result would be?
5. Did the serpent accept her answer? What did he say back to her? vs. 4a
6. Either God was lying or the serpent is lying. They cannot both be telling the truth for one is saying she will die and the other is saying she will not die. What does the serpent continue to try to get her to reason over? vs. 4,5
Note: God, the Father, didn't want His children to know evil. He wanted them to stay away from the one thing that would open their eyes to the evil and the consequences of evil deeds. Yet, the serpent makes her feel as though God is holding out on her and keeping her from being wise. Literally, she wants to be her "own" god.
7. What 3 things did the women "see" that caused her to decide to "eat" the forbidden fruit? vs. 6 - Name the 3 things
8. How does this compare with John's words to us in 1 John 2:15-17? What are the 3 things that John says are not from the Father, but from the world?
9. The woman did not want to rebel alone. Who did she bring into it with her? vs. 6b
10. Do we see her husband resisting this temptation and reminding her and himself of what God had commanded? vs. 6
11. What happened to both of their eyes when they ate of this forbidden fruit, and what did they realize about themselves? vs. 7a
12. What did the couple do to try to cover their own rebellion and shame (nakedness)? vs. 7b
13. How do we try to cover our sin and shame rather than turn to God? Can you think of some examples?
14. What happened the next time they heard God walking in the garden in the cool of the day? vs. 8
15. Have you ever tried to hide yourself from the presence or conviction of God? Please share if you would like. We all learn from one another's testimonies.
16. Who does the Lord call into account first? vs. 9
17. What did the man say to the Lord? vs. 10
18. He had never known 'fear' before this point. What does 1 John 4:16-18 tell us concerning God's love and fear?
19. God called the man into account, saying "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat? (vs.11) ...Rather than confess his own sin, the man passes the blame to someone else. Who is he blaming - God, the woman, or both of them? vs. 12
20. Have you blamed someone for a sin that you have committed? Do you feel more justified because you can blame that person? Express yourself here if you can and take time to prayer and ask God to forgive you for passing the blame on and not taking responsibility for your own sin. (I am doing that now)
21. The Lord then spoke to the woman and asked her "what have you done?" ... Rather than confess; who did the woman blame? vs. 13
(...have you ever said "the devil made me do it" ?? )
22. She was correct in saying "the serpent deceived her". Look up the verses on how he deceives, and comment on them.
2 Corinthians 11:13 -
Revelation 12:9 -
1 Peter 5:8 -
Ephesians 6:16 -
23. What should you always remember when you are tempted to doubt God's love and His promises?
John 10:10 -
John 8:44,45
Who is the liar?
Is it ever God?
24. Back to Genesis 3 - How did the Lord curse the serpent (as a beast) for what he had done by Satan's empowerment? vs. 14
25. Take time to "think through" verse 15 of Genesis 3. Who will God put enmity between? 15a ....... Who else will He put enmity between? vs. 15b ..... What will his seed (the serpent's seed) do to the woman's seed? vs. 15c .... What will the woman's seed do to the serpent's head? vs. 15c
Note: Crucifixion bruises the heel because of the nails placed in the heels. Satan's seed (those who followed his desires) put Jesus on the cross and bruised His heels. Yet, Jesus is the seed of the woman. Yes, Eve was the first woman, but through time, another woman, Mary had a Son, but He was of the "seed" of the promises of Abraham (Galatians 3:16) and He was directly from Lord and not man for Mary was a virgin and the Holy Spirit overshadowed her and she became pregnant with Christ. (Luke 1:34,35) - We also see the sign in the heaven when the dragon (serpent, devil) tried to devour the child of the woman - this was Jesus as He was being born. The Lord is not caught by surprise, but has preordained all things. Amen. The awesome news is that the head of the serpent was the crushing blow and we know that Jesus is the One who overcomes. Amen!
26. What did God say the woman would suffer as a consequence of how she had listened to the lie of the serprent? vs. 16
27. What would be cursed because Adam had listened to his wife and had eaten from the tree that God commanded them not to eat from? vs. 17
28. How would the man pay the consequence of the cursed land from then on? vs. 17-19
29. Because man was taken (created) of dust, what will he return to? vs. 19
30. What did Adam name his wife and what did it mean? vs. 20
31. Do you believe that every human being goes back to this woman? That is what God's Word tells you. Will you believe God or the spirit of the world?
32. Here is the most precious part of the story. The couple had tried to cover themselves with their own efforts (the fig leaves), but God sheds the blood of the first animal to take the skin and make garments for Adam and his wife. What was this a picture of and what did it mean for them? Read Hebrews 9:22 and then give your answer.
33. Have you accepted the shed blood of Jesus for the atonement for your sin? Nothing else will work - your religion, your family heritage, your good works - only the blood of Jesus - will wash you and make you whole. Stop trying to cover your sin with your own works and allow God's grace to completely take your sin away. Amen.
34. The Lord (speaking in the Trinity here again) said, "The man has become like one of US". How was the man like the Lord now? vs. 22
35. The Lord does not have evil, but He knows about evil. He had wanted His children to only know good, but they wanted to be their own gods and know all things, so this was the consequence. Although God has forgiven the couple and clothed them in garments of righteousness (a picture of Jesus' blood shed for them)...they have now inherited the sin nature that will pass on to their children. So that every man would now need to come through the finished work of the cross and faith in Jesus, they could not inherit eternal life yet. Therefore, why did block entrance to the tree of life at that time? vs. 22
36. Because of this, God sent them out of the garden of Eden. What would they have responsiblity to do now? vs. 23
37. As He drove the man out of the garden, what did God station at the east of the garden of Eden to guard the tree of life? vs. 24
38. I personally believe the tree of life is still standing there and we can not see it because of the immense brightness of the light of the flaming sword going in all directions to block it from the sight of mankind. When the New Jerusalem comes down from heaven and there is a new heaven and a new earth, what will still be there at that time? Read Revelation 22:1-5. ... What do you think?
39. How do we eat of the tree of life and live forever today? Read John 11:25-27 ... How will this chapter effect your life today and from here on out? Will you blame others or simply confess your faults to the Lord? Read 1 John 1:9. How should you deal with your own sin(s)? What will happen when you do? Have you taken from the tree of life and from the water of life? God is offering it to you without cost. Come and taste and see that the Lord is good. Amen.
40. Summarize this chapter and post a prayer if you would like.
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