Genesis 3:1-24 Still The Same from the Beginning
The book of Genesis is called the
book of beginnings for obvious reasons.
It deals with the “beginning.”
One way we interpret the Bible is
the law of first mention. In other
words, when a subject is mentioned in the Bible for the first time it usually
continues with that same meaning throughout scripture.
We are going to look at three
characters in this book that have kept their same identity, characteristics and
attitude throughout the Bible narratives and into this present age.
I.
Satan
1.
Subtil – Crafty. You do not read
where he forced this fruit upon them.
You don’t read where he says, “Eat
of the fruit.”
He simply made them aware that it
was available. (god of this world)
He is doing a good job with this in
these days. (Mat.10:16)
2. Beguiling - He lied about the
outcome. (v.13))
3. Still Going – He is like the energizer battery bunny.
But not to be laughed at.
(v.14) …shalt thou go.
(Job 1:7
And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the
LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down
in it.)
4. Has a Demise
(v.15) And he knows it.
He will take as many down as he can.
He will keep you from being a witness if he can.
The purpose of restoration is for the
benefit of others.
(Psalm 51:12-13
Restore
unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me
with thy free spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall
be converted unto thee. )
II.
Mankind
1. Continues to question
God’s Word because of the influence of satan and the flesh.
(v.4-5)
Explain it away,
2. Give in to the flesh not
regarding the circumstances
(v.6)
3. Cover our sin.
(v.7) Abortion, HIV cure,
addiction programs advertised by the culpret, etc…
4. Finds agreement in Company (v.6)
ABC stores, night clubs, display windows, …everybody’s doing it!!!
5. Running from God.
(v.8)
(Rom.1:19-32) (Gen.6:3)
III. God
1. Knows
- the creator knows what
makes us tick. (we send items back
to the manufacturer.)
2. Rewards and Punsihes sin
- not a nice word. Hated,
despised, avoided, etc…
3. Forgives. – Mount of Beatitudes compared to Mount Sinia.
Then look at Mount Calvary
4. Gives – (v.21) more than we expect.
We know the reason for the coats, but the heart that gave them.
5. Protects –
(v,24) What we can’t have is for our benefit in the long run.
Where are you
today? The same as Adam and Eve,
Satan is still the same. God is
still the sam.
What kind of forgiveness can He
give you this morning?
What is He protecting you from that
you are fighting against?
We have not changed, and praise
God, He has not changed.