The Need for & Promise of a Savior

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24


Part 1 - Connect Questions

1. What is one thing you are thankful for from the past week?

 

2. What is one challenge you've been facing?

(or you can replace these first two questions with: What is one high and one low from the past week?)

 

Review the previous lesson.

What do you remember from the previous passage?

How did you apply what you learned?

Did you share it with anyone?


Part 2 - Discovery Questions

Bible Passage - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24 (click for passage)

First, tell the story in your own words.

Then, read the passage from the Bible two times. (ask others to read if comfortable)

Ask the group to practice re-telling the passage in their own words.

 

Discuss these questions:

3. What does this passage teach us about God?

 

4. What does this passage teach us about people?

 

5. What else stands out to you?

 

Explore Further (optional):

  • What was the result of mankind's original rebellion? separation from God, brokenness in all aspects of life
  • What did God promise in Genesis 3:15? that someday a descendant of the woman would defeat evil

Part 3 - Go Questions

6. Live it OutWhat do you think you should do based on what you learned from this passage?

 

7. Pass it OnIs there anyone you could share this story with and tell them what you’ve learned? Is there anyone you would like to invite to meet with you (or us) to read the Bible and discover Jesus?