Story 3 • Genesis 3–4

From Bad to Worse



Discussion Questions

Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}


  1. In today’s lesson, what signs are there that life outside the garden isn’t very good?
    Takeaway
    Sin and death are now in the world—everywhere and in everyone.
  2. Why is it wrong to make an offering to God without faith, like Cain did? How did Cain’s disobedience ruin his life? How did it impact the lives of those around him?
    Takeaway
    If you don’t say no to sin, it can ruin relationships and our lives.
  3. How do we know that sin is still around now? How do we see it inside of us? How do we see it outside of us? What are some of the bad things that happen when we sin?
    Takeaway
    Choosing to disobey God hurts us, others, and our relationship with our good God.
  4. What promise did God make to Adam and Eve that is still true for us today? Who will crush sin and Satan under his foot, and rescue us from the curse?
    Takeaway
    God promised that Eve’s offspring would crush Satan and rescue us from the curse.

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