Week of 2.5.2023 | Day Two
Read
Here are some verses for your family to read about the immediate consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin:
Genesis 3:20 The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. 21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.
22 Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” 23 therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. 24 He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.
Discuss
Ask younger kids specific questions about the story or to retell the story. Ask older kids critical thinking questions. Here are a few suggestions:
Why did Adam name his wife Eve?
What did God make for Adam and Eve?
How is that an act of grace?
What was the immediate consequence of Adam and Eve’s sin?
Do our sins have immediate consequences?
Help kids see that all sins have consequences. Sometimes they are immediate, but sometimes they are delayed. Just because we don’t see or feel the consequences of our sins does not mean they are harmless. Sin separates us from God and we should repent and turn from it when we realize our sin.
Pray
Lead your family in a time of prayer over what you read.
Consider the ACTS model (Adoration- Adore or praise God, Confession- Confess sin, Thanksgiving- Thank God, and Supplication- Ask God to supply your needs)
Today we will focus on C- Confession: Heavenly Father, I admit that like Adam and Eve, I have sinned against you. Please forgive us for the ways I have chosen my way over your way this week. You have given us boundaries and restrictions for our good. Help me to see that as your loving mercy.