Issues of Life and Death - A Study of Genesis 2 and 3
Classes
Class 1: Do We Know the Mand God Made - Gen 2.1-7
The class explores Genesis 2 and 3, focusing on God's creation of Adam and Eve and the implications of their initial state before sin. It emphasizes God's righteousness, wisdom, and the purpose of human creation, highlighting the concept of free will and the need for hope after sin.
Class 2: The Two Trees of the Garden - Gen 2.8-17
The class examines the significance of the two trees in the Garden of Eden, focusing on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and its implications for human nature and salvation. The discussion explores the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience and contrasts it with the life of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of resisting the wisdom of this world and seeking the tree of life.
Class 3: The Serpent Essential or Optional - Gen 3.1-7
The class examines Genesis 3:1-7, discussing the serpent as a literal beast with the purpose of offering Adam and Eve an alternative path. It explores the serpent's role in facilitating moral choice and the consequences of sin, emphasizing the importance of faith and hearing God's word for salvation.
Class 4: God's Righteousness and Mans Folly - Gen 3.8-24
The class examines Eve's downfall in Genesis 3:8-24, emphasizing the conflict between God's command and the serpent's deception. It explores the consequences of sin, the nature of man, and the atonement through Christ's sacrifice, highlighting the resurrection as the ultimate victory over sin and death.
Class 5: How God Met the Altered Circumstances - Gen 3.20-4.7
The class explores Genesis 3:20-4:7, focusing on the symbolism of sacrifices made by Cain and Abel and the implications for understanding sin and atonement. It emphasizes the necessity of a blood sacrifice and the deeper meaning of Christ's sacrifice.
Class 6: Exhortation
The class focuses on the significance of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, emphasizing his unique role as God manifest in the flesh and the importance of faith in his sacrifice for salvation.